For the class entering in fall 2013

The University of Pittsburgh is a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes the top 62 research institutions in North America. It is also one of the top recipients of National Institutes of Health research dollars and home to the internationally renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). For outstanding freshman applicants, the University offers a limited number of freshman guarantees to some of its most competitive graduate and professional programs.

During your undergraduate career, as you complete the academic course work related to your guarantee program, there also will be plenty of out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities that will allow you to complement your course work with experiential learning in the form of volunteer work, internships, and/or undergraduate research. The city of Pittsburgh as well as UPMC offer many such opportunities, and the University provides links for you with them through the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Activity, the Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance, the Student Volunteer Outreach program, the University Honors College, and individual departments.

To be considered for graduate/professional school guarantees, prospective freshmen must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens ( i.e. permanent resident aliens, refugees, or legal immigrants), apply to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, unless otherwise noted, and indicate the pre-professional field of study on their admissions application. Note that these are guidelines for guarantee consideration, as competition may vary from year to year. Application early in the senior year of high school is recommended.

• Apply for freshman admission to the College of Business Administration.
• Be in top 10% of high school graduating class and score 1350 or higher on SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 31 ACT.
• Students who do not attend high schools that rank but who have an “A” average in high school, and who score 1350 or higher on the SAT, will be considered.
• Earn a BSBA degree as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Earn a cumulative GPA at the University of Pittsburgh of at least 3.50.
• Achieve a minimum Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score of 630 within three years prior to enrollment in the MBA program. The GMAT is waived for the MS in Accounting program.
• Students must apply to the full-time or part-time MBA program, or the Master of Science in Accounting program, during their senior year at CBA or after graduation from CBA. The offer of guaranteed admission remains in effect for five years after graduation from CBA.
• For information about the Katz Graduate School of Business, go to www.business.pitt.edu/katz

• Indicate Pre-Communication Science on admissions application.
• Achieve a minimum SAT I score of 1300 (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT.
• Complete the Bachelor of Arts in communication science degree at Pitt with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher, as well as a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the core communication science disorders courses.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Complete the CSD Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) process as required.
• For information about the CSD graduate program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/macsd

• Indicate Pre-Dentistry on admissions application.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school class with 1300 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT, or better.
• Maintain a 3.8 science and general grade point average as a full-time student in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
• Complete the minimum course work required of pre-dental students.
• Attain a Dental Admission Test (DAT) score that will be set during the summer before senior year in college (the current score is 22).
• Complete the American Dental Education Association application process.
• Participate in a satisfactory pre-admissions interview prior to School of Dental Medicine admission.
• For information about the School of Dental Medicine, go to www.dental.pitt.edu

• Indicate Pre-Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition on admissions application.
• Complete the Bachelor of Science in clinical dietetics and nutrition (didactic) degree at Pitt with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Demonstrate evidence of profession-related work and volunteer experience.
• For information about the CMD program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/cmd

• Indicate Pre-Education on admissions application.
• Earn a 3.5 grade point average in high school and a minimum 1250 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 28 ACT.
• Maintain a 3.25 grade point average as a full-time undergraduate student at Pitt (individual instances where a student's grade point average falls below 3.25 will be reviewed by the Dean of the School of Education).
• Attend a School of Education Information Session.
• Declare the specific teacher education program by the end of the junior year.
• Complete all prerequisite courses for the teacher education specialty area.
• Candidates in foreign language must also attain a rating of at least Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) examination administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Show evidence of substantial experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, etc.
• For information about the graduate School of Education, go to www.education.pitt.edu/programs/graduate.aspx

• Indicate Engineering as your intended field of study on the admissions application.
• Achieve a minimum SAT I score of 1400 (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 32 ACT.
• Be in the top 5 percent of your high school graduating class or have an equivalent grade point average (GPA).
• Complete an undergraduate degree in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
• For information about graduate engineering programs, go to www.engr.pitt.edu

• Indicate Pre-law on admissions application.
• Be in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1300 SAT l (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT test result.
• While enrolled at Pitt, maintain a 3.5 grade point average as a full-time student in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
• At point of application to law school, satisfy a standard character review and attain a 162 LSAT result.
• Note: for students not eligible for a freshman guarantee, working toward early admission to the School of Law after three years of study in Arts and Sciences or applying through our early decision program may be a desirable alternative.
• For information about the School of Law, go to www.law.pitt.edu

• Indicate Pre-Medicine or Bioengineering on admissions application. Your completed application and supporting credentials must be received on or before December 1.
• To compete for the medical school guarantee, applicants must meet the initial eligibility requirements of earning the highest grade point average available in their high school in the context of a curriculum showing the greatest academic rigor possible and earning a minimum SAT I score of 1450 (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 33 ACT.
• Students meeting these criteria will receive initial notification of their eligibility to apply for the guarantee program by the undergraduate Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and then be asked by the School of Medicine via e-mail to submit additional information in support of their candidacy. Students selected on the basis of their submissions will subsequently be invited for an interview in the School of Medicine. Interviews take place in March.
• The choice of final candidates is contingent upon this interview in combination with other factors. Historically, an average of 8-10 students from the entering undergraduate class are chosen each year for the School of Medicine guarantee. The MCAT will not be required.
• Students offered the guarantee must complete an undergraduate degree at Pitt within four years, complete the prerequisite course work, maintain a cumulative science and quality point average of at least 3.75, and engage in undergraduate research and extracurricular activities that provide greater knowledge of the science and practice of medicine.
• For information about admission to the School of Medicine go to www.medadmissions.pitt.edu.

• Indicate Nursing on admissions application.
• Be in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a minimum 1350 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) score or 31 ACT.
• Participate in research opportunities in addition to curricular requirements.
• Establish a relationship with a faculty member (for mentoring) in area of interest by first term of senior year.
• Complete the Bachelor of Science in nursing degree at Pitt with a science and general grade point average of 3.5 or higher as a nursing student.
• Attain a score or 1000 or greater on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Fulfill all specific requirements for selected graduate program.
• Note: Students offered the guarantee will be given the option of pursuing either the master’s, DNP, or PhD program in nursing.
• For information about graduate programs in the School of Nursing, go to www.nursing.pitt.edu/academics/

• Indicate Pre-Occupational Therapy on admissions application.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree at Pitt with an overall quality point average (QPA) of 3.5 or higher; completion of the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C and prerequisite GPA of 3.5.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the GRE General Test.
• Complete the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) process.
• For information about the OT program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/mot

• Indicate Pre-Physician's Assistant as an intended field of study on the admissions application.
• Earn the highest grade point average available in your high school with a curriculum showing the greatest academic rigor possible.
• Be in the top 1% of high school class.
• Achieve a combined SAT Math & Critical Reading (verbal) score of 1400 (32 ACT).
• Eligible candidates will be asked to submit additional information directly to the program in support of their candidacy. Students selected on the basis of their submissions will be invited for an interview with the program. Final candidates are chosen on the basis of their interview.
• To maintain the freshman guarantee, the student must earn an overall GPA of 3.75 or higher and a science GPA of 3.75 or higher at Pitt; complete the prerequisite courses and requirements for the PA Program; have at least 40 hours of shadowing a PA; achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); and meet with PA faculty member at least once a year providing proof of GPA and courses taken.
• Students offered the guarantee must complete their undergraduate degree at Pitt in four years.
• Up to 5 guarantees will be offered each year.
• For information about the PA program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/pa

• Indicate Pre-Physical Therapy on admissions application.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class and achieve a 1350 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 30 ACT score.
• Maintain a 3.5 or better science and overall grade point average (GPA) while enrolled in an undergraduate program at Pitt.
• Complete all prerequisite coursework required for admission to the DPT program.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Demonstrate evidence of adequate exposure to the field of physical therapy.
• Complete the PT Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) process as required.
• For information about the DPT program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/dpt

• Apply to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1300 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT result.
• Maintain a minimum 3.3 grade point average in Arts and Sciences.
• Complete 150 hours of volunteer, internship, or work experience in a field related to public health, or complete one year of work after graduation from the bachelor's program in a public health agency.
• Achieve minimum scores of 155 (70th percentile) on the Verbal section, 152 (60th percentile) on the Quantitative section, and a score of 3.5 or better on the Analytical Writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• For information about GSPH, go to www.publichealth.pitt.edu

• Apply to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1300 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT result.
• Maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average in Arts and Sciences while satisfying the minimum course work requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service through internships, volunteer, and/or work experience in the fields of public and international affairs.
• For information about GSPIA, go to www.gspia.pitt.edu

• Indicate Pre-Social Work on admissions application.
• Earn a 3.5 grade point average in high school with a 1200 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 26 ACT result.
• Complete the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) in the School of Social Work with a 3.5 or higher quality point average (QPA).
• Complete the BASW program at the University of Pittsburgh with an overall 3.0 QPA.
• Complete the application to the Master of Social Work program.
• For information about the School of Social Work, go to www.socialwork.pitt.edu

Guarantee criteria for the fall 2014 entering class will be posted in summer 2013.