University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Pittsburgh accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Pittsburgh has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at University of Pittsburgh finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Pittsburgh may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Pittsburgh?

University of Pittsburgh has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Pittsburgh directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Pittsburgh

When choosing a major, University of Pittsburgh students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Pittsburgh.University of Pittsburgh allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Pittsburgh false.University of Pittsburgh offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Pittsburgh

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Does University of Pittsburgh Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Pittsburgh directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Pittsburgh Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Pittsburgh true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Pittsburgh Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Pittsburgh true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Pittsburgh Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Pittsburgh, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Pittsburgh.

Does University of Pittsburgh Require Internships?

❌ University of Pittsburgh studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of Pittsburgh does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh Library

The main library on campus is the Hillman Library and there are 8 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Pittsburgh

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Pitt offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with ? BA or BS from College of Business Administration and JD from Law

•BA from Arts and Sciences and JD from Law; BS in Statistics and MA or MS in Statistics, both from Arts and Sciences; BS and MS in Computer Science from Computing and Information; BA in Legal Studies and Masters of Law from Law

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Pittsburgh have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Pittsburgh has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Pittsburgh include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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