 
Before you begin, is this the application for you?
If you can answer 'yes' to any of these questions, this is not the right application for you.
I am an international student; I am an RN and want to transfer to the School of Nursing; I want
one of the following: a graduate/professional program, the PharmD program, the dental hygiene
program, post-baccalaureate teacher certification; or, non-degree status as a guest or
post-baccalaureate student. Click
here to for information about your application process.
General Transfer Information
The University is interested in enrolling transfer students on the Pittsburgh campus who will be academically successful. The holistic assessment of a candidate's likely success will take into consideration factors such as grade trends, cumulative grade point average, number of credits completed, level of challenge of curriculum, intended field of study, transferability of credits, coursework relevant to their school and/or major, and type(s) of institution(s) attended. The applicant must also be eligible to re-enroll at all institutions attended from the standpoint of his/her academic, financial, and disciplinary record.
Successful candidates usually present a strong record of previous college study. The Transfer Credit and GPA Admission Guidelines for each academic unit do not guarantee admission, nor do they preclude it. Non-academic factors may also be considered if:
- You are an adult student
- You have significant work-related experience
- You possess particular outstanding talents
All transfer students, unless otherwise noted, are required to submit the following information:
- Completed admission application (exception—pharmacy)
- $45 application fee
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions
- Required test scores (if applicable)
- Submission of personal statement and/or letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged
Forward your supporting credentials to:
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Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
4227 Fifth Avenue, Alumni Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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Certain majors are more selective and may require a higher grade point average and/or specific coursework or the completion of prerequisites in order to admit an applicant to that program.
Some programs and situations may require that you submit supplemental information. More Info>
Transfer of Credit
The University of Pittsburgh generally accepts credits from institutions at which the applicant has received a grade of "C" or better in college-level coursework (not remedial) that corresponds to a course in our curriculum in content and credit value.
Pass/Fail courses may be accepted for transfer credit if it can be documented that a "P" grade corresponds to a grade of "C" or better.
To receive a University of Pittsburgh degree, you must complete, at a minimum, your last 30 credits at the University of Pittsburgh. Specific graduation and other requirements for different University of Pittsburgh schools, vary.
School links
Terms for which different schools and colleges within the University accept transfer students and the recommended date and/or deadline by which you should apply. More Info>
Housing
If you are interested in living in one of our residence halls,
please note that on-campus housing is very limited and assigned
on a space-available basis. Because on-campus housing is limited,
priority is given to freshman and returning students who received
housing guarantees as freshmen. Remaining housing assignments will
be awarded based on the order in which the enrollment confirmation
deposit is received by the University. There is no guarantee
of on-campus housing. However, by returning the Admissions Data
form and submitting a tuition deposit, you initiate the first steps
towards obtaining on-campus housing.
The University's Off-Campus Living, located at
http://www.ocl.pitt.edu/,
provides listings and services for students seeking off-campus housing.
The campus's urban location is within walking or short bus distance to
neighborhoods with good housing options at affordable rates.
Free Port Authority Bus fare is available to you in Allegheny County with your valid student ID.
University Honors College
The University seeks to recruit highly motivated and talented transfer
students to the University Honors College. For more information
click University Honors
College.
Important Notes:
- The provisions of this document are subject to change at any time at the University's sole discretion. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the University and is in no way intended to state contractual terms.
- Credentials filed in support of this application become the property of the University of Pittsburgh and are not returnable to the applicant. Misrepresentation of information requested in this application may be considered sufficient reason for refusal of admission and exclusion.
- Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Notice
Students and prospective students have the right to review the University's most recent report prepared pursuant to the Federal Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092. The report is available in Hillman Library. Inquires may be made at the Reference/Information Desk.
- Safety and Security Brochure
As mandated by federal and state law, the University of Pittsburgh has published a brochure that describes safety and security policies, procedures, and programs, as well as campus crime statistics for the past three years. This information is available online. If you would like a printed copy, please write to:
Campus Safety Information
Mailing Services
University of Pittsburgh
400 N. Lexington Avenue.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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