Applying

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/GPA 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 and/or a veteran
• 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 is strongly encouraged

Please print your full name (and middle initial) on the top of every page of all materials you submit as part of your application. Do not use staples.

Forward your supporting credentials to:

Office of Admissions & Financial Aid 4227 Fifth Avenue, Alumni Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6601 Or, have them faxed to 412-624-4138

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 help facilitate the transfer of credits from Pennsylvania's community colleges, state system of higher education and other selected colleges, the University has established transfer guides (link with these at your right):

• Pitt Connection Transfer Guides
• Articulation agreements
• PA TRAC Transfer Credit Framework. PA TRAC involves a thirty credit matrix of transferable credits from institutions participating in Pennsylvania's College Transfer System. These thirty credit hours of equivalent course content are accepted as meeting general education requirements for most majors.

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. (Note: a maximum of 60 credits can transfer from a two-year degree program; and a maximum of 90 from a four-year college/university.)

Transfer Application Deadlines/Terms of Admission

Click here for specific information about the 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. If a school practices a rolling admissions policy, there is no deadline for applying and applicants are considered for admission on a first-come, first-served basis. We continue to admit students until the class is full or until notified by the dean of the school that we must close admission in order to allow time for orientation and registration (usually a couple of weeks before the beginning of the semester).

Housing

On-campus housing is very limited, therefore, priority is given to freshmen and returning students who received housing guarantees as freshmen. If you need housing, we strongly recommend that you plan to look for off-campus housing in one of the Pittsburgh neighborhoods located close to campus. Our Off-Campus Living (OCL) office can assist you with information on apartments and neighborhoods, landlords and realtors, and roommates and sublets, as well as rental tips, housing costs, short-term accommodations, renter’s insurance, and more. Public transportation from most neighborhoods is readily available and Pitt students can ride the Port Authority transit system without paying a fare by showing their valid student I.D.

Off-Campus Living
127 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-6998

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:

1. The provisions of this site 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.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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