Prospective Non-Degree

A Two Way Street

We believe the admissions process is a two-way street and experience has shown that it can be more efficient when we work together to reach your goal. Contact us with your questions, you keep us informed, and we will keep you informed. Your application process will also be more effective if you make every effort to maintain open lines of communication with your guidance counselor and your parents.

Less Is More

You are probably applying to a number of colleges with varying procedures and requirements, so we've simplified our application process. With one completed application you will automatically be evaluated for eligibility for admissions and the University Honors College

When Should I Apply?

For international applicants there are deadlines that differ from domestic applicants, but this ensures a smooth process from application through making an appointment with your embassy.  This means the online application must be received by the specific deadline, but we will accept your supporting information (transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS, course descriptions, etc.) for up to one month afterwards.  We will then offer admission to qualified students until the class is full or until we are notified by the dean that admission is closed. As a result, it is to your advantage to plan ahead and apply early. Be advised that spaces can fill up early in the admission cycle for smaller University of Pittsburgh schools such as nursing, or programs such as the School of Pharmacy's conditional admission program.

Complete Your Application

For international applicants, our online application is designed specifically with you in mind and requests additional information that is necessary to make travel to the U.S. a possibility for you. 

When is my application considered complete?

Your application is considered complete for review and will be sent to the admissions committee when we have received:

1. An online application for admission.
2. A $45 application fee.
3. Official high school transcript.
4. Official TOELF or IELTS results (If Required)
   Please visit this pdf to determine if evidence of language proficiency is required for you: 
5. Official SAT I or ACT test results (If Required).
   Please see the FAQ’s to determine if you are required to submit your scores.  If so, please arrange for all your official test results to be forwarded directly to Pitt from the testing agency. Contact information is listed, below:
   
   SAT I Identifying Code # 2927
   College Board ATP SAT I Program
   www.collegeboard.com/testing
   
   ACT Identifying Code # 3734
   American College Testing Program (ACT)
   www.act.org/aap/scores/index.html

Procedures for special non-degree admission

Post Baccalaureate Student
These procedures are for applicants who have completed a first university degree deemed by the University of Pittsburgh to be comparable to a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States and need to satisfy some prerequisites to qualify for admission to a graduate program or take courses for enrichment.

Guest Student
These procedures are for applicants currently enrolled at another university or college who want to take classes at the University of Pittsburgh for one term and will have the credits completed transferred to their home university or college.

Post Baccalaureate Students and Guest Students must submit all of the items stated under Basic Application Procedures and the following:

• Statement of purpose. You must submit a statement that clearly explains why you want to be a student at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Plan of study. You must submit a statement that indicates the proposed courses and course numbers.  (A current schedule of classes may be found at www.pitt.edu/~srfsweb)
• Post baccalaureate applicants must also submit a certified (notarized) copy of the diploma.

Wondering if we have received your required credentials?

If you have applied and been assigned a user name and password, go to my.pitt.edu.
The my.pitt.edu portal allows you to check the status of your application at any time. Accessing this link will tell you if all of the required items—the application, the application fee, your test scores and your official transcript— have been received. Please note that my.pitt.edu will not tell you if supplemental information such as an essay or letter of recommendation has been received. To confirm receipt of any items, or to address any concerns about the status of your application, you may contact our office personally by e-mail or phone.

What is "supplemental information?"

Typically, it consists of a personal essay, statement of academic intent, or some other information about your interests and activities that will reveal more about you to the committee. Letters of recommendation from one to three people who can support your academic and personal objectives are also welcome. Please note: If you want to be sure that supplemental information is considered in your review for admission, you should make every effort to submit this information at the same time as your application.

The Admissions Committee

When your file becomes complete, we will prepare it for admissions committee review. Because we receive so many applications we are often asked if our decisions are screened by computer. Absolutely not! The admissions committee is comprised of people who remain committed to the individual review of each and every application. The committee consists of a wide variety of professionals in higher education—individuals who bring a mix of perspectives and backgrounds, combined with many years experience, to the review process. Your admissions review will be given every consideration by this unique group possessing diverse ideas and strengths.

3-Week Guarantee

Although official documents and test results are required for an official admission decision, we are able to notify you of the anticipated decision if upon submitting your online application you mail to the address below a single envelope containing a copy of your application, a copy of your academic documents, a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS results (if applicable) and a copy of your SAT results (If applicable).  Be certain to write ‘3-Week’ across the seal of the envelope. 

An email with a scan of all of these documents is also acceptable and must be sent to intladm@pitt.edu with the subject heading ‘3-Week’.

Mailing Address

University of Pittsburgh - Admissions
Office of International Services
708 William Pitt Union
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-5071
USA

 

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