Undergraduate Bulletin

Archived 10/01/04

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THE UNIVERSITY

About the University of Pittsburgh

Mission

History

Accreditation

Academic Organization and Pittsburgh Campus Overview

Web Address

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Pittsburgh Campus Freshman Admissions: Admissions Contact Information; High School Preparation; Application Procedures; Application Deadlines; Early Admission; Academic Merit Scholarships; Graduate School Guarantees; Tuition Deposit; Deferred Admission
Regional Campus Admissions: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford; University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg; University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Transfer Student Admissions: Application Procedures; Admission Deadlines; Articulation Agreements; Evaluation of Transfer Credits; Pitt Connection Transfer Scholarships; Deferred Admission; Readmission
International Student Admissions: The Office of International Services; Admissions Contact Information; Application Procedures; Application/Admission Deadlines; Special Note Concerning the College of General Studies; Special Note Concerning the PharmD Program in the School of Pharmacy; English Language Proficiency; Verification of English Language Proficiency
College of General Studies Admissions: Admissions Contact Information; Admission Requirements; Application Procedures; Articulation Agreements; Scholarships
Dental Hygiene Program—School of Dental Medicine Admissions: Admissions Contact Information; Admission Requirements; Application Procedures
School of Nursing—RN Options Program: Admissions Contact Information; Admission Requirements; Application Procedures; Application Deadlines
Transfer within University Schools and Regional Campuses: Transfer between Schools; Transfer between Campuses
Reinstatement
Second Degree Candidates: Previous Degree Earned Elsewhere; Previous Degree Earned at University of Pittsburgh
Special and Nondegree Admissions: College in High School; Postbaccalaureate Students; Guest/Visiting Students; Accelerated High School Students; Summer Sessions; Summer Visiting Students; The College Course Program

FINANCIAL ISSUES: TUITION, FEES, LOANS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition: Tuition Deposit; Full Tuition; Residency/Reduced Tuition; Eligibility; Financial Obligation
Fees: Mandatory; Special Service; Course Fees
Payment: Optional Payment Plan; Deferrals
Financial Aid: Scholarships; Grants; Federal Work Study Program; Loans
Payment Adjustments: Check and Credit Card Adjustments; Title IV Refund Policy

CAMPUS FACILITIES AND STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Resources

University Library System

Computing Services and Systems Development

Technology Help Desk

Campus Computing Labs

E-mail and University Computer Accounts

E-mail Kiosks

Wireless Network Access

Student Portal

Residential Networking (ResNet) Program

Student Toolkit CD/Student Software

Training

Academic Support Center

Writing Center

English Language Institute

Housing

Housing Application Process

Incoming Students

Returning Guaranteed Students

Residence Life

Housing Resource Center

Student Resources

Affirmative Action

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Intramural and Club Sports

Sports Facilities

Book Centers

The University Counseling Center

Sexual Assault Services/University Counseling

Disability Resources and Services

Dining Services

Health Care and Student Health Service

ID Cards

International Services

Parking and Transportation

Parking Services

Ridesharing

Public Transportation

Pittsburgh Campus Transportation System

SafeRider

Bicycle Registration Program

Career Services

Police Department

Student Government

The Student Government Board (SGB)

The CGS Student Government Council

PITT ARTS

Pitt Program Council

Student Media

Student Organizations

Student Volunteer Outreach

University Child Development Center

Veterans' Services

William Pitt Union

GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Advising

Allowable Credits (Credit and Course Limitations)

Advanced Standing Credits

Transfer Credit

Advanced Placement

Credit by Examination

Career Development Courses

Cooperative Programs

Duplication of Course Content

Directed Reading and Research, Independent Study, Internships

Directed Reading

Directed Research

Independent Study

Internships

English Language Institute Courses

Enrollment in Graduate Courses

External Studies

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Credits

Registration

Full-Time and Part-Time Study

Registering for Classes

Adding and Dropping Courses

Cross Registration

Monitored Withdrawal from a Course

Resigning from the University/Termination of Registration

Grading and Records

QPA and GPA

Grading System

Grading Options

Letter Grade Option

H/S/U Grade Option

S/N Grade Option

Other Grades: Incomplete, Withdraw, Resign

G Grade

I Grade

R Grade

W Grade

Z Grade

Auditing a Course

Repeating Courses

Changing Grades

Grade Reports

Transcripts

Academic Record

Academic Standing

Dean’s List

Other Academic Honors

Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal

Effect on Financial Aid

Graduation

Requirements for Graduation

Application to Graduate

Graduation with Honors

Commencement

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Academic Integrity Policy

Computing Use Policy

Student Code of Conduct

Judicial System

Pitt Promise: A Commitment to Civility

Other Policies

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Policy

AIDS Policy

Drug-Free School and Workplace Policy

Faculty-Student Relationships

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Harassment Policies

Harassment

Sexual Harassment

Immunization Policy

Patent Policy

Research Integrity

Smoking Policy

Student Service Holds Policy

SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Area of Concentration
Certificate Programs
Cooperative Programs
Cross Registration
Double and Joint Degrees
Graduate and Professional School Opportunities
Honors College and Honors Courses
Internships
Minors
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Semester at Sea
Study Abroad
Summer Sessions

FACULTY

REFERENCES

Administrative Officers of the University

University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees

Deans of the University of Pittsburgh

Schools

Regional Campuses

Pittsburgh Campus Map

SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Majors and Minors

School of Arts and Sciences (A&S)

Formerly the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) This name change became effective in January 2004; however, student records, such as transcripts, will continue to bear the former name until the fall of 2005.

Contact Information

Admissions through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions through Arts and Sciences

Transfers from Other University of Pittsburgh Schools at the Pittsburgh Campus

Transfers from University of Pittsburgh Regional Campuses

Students Seeking a Second University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Degree

Students Seeking Reinstatement

Guest Students

Postbaccalaureate Students

Accelerated High School Students

College in High School (CHS) Program

Academic Integrity