College of General Studies | University of Pittsburgh

Start or continue your degree.

Jacquelyn Hill, CGS ’12 Social Science Certificate in Non-Profit Management

Your next degree... may be closer than you think.

Our Butler satellite campus allows you to complete your bachelor's degree close to home.

World-class University. Real-world success.

Alice Lawson, CGS ’13 Legal Studies/Administration of Justice

Practical, results-oriented programs.

Jerry Schaas, CGS ’13 Legal Studies

What's Next For You?

Find out how CGS can help you get to the next level in your health care career. Christina Hornack (CGS '13) Natural Sciences and Public Service

Small community, large support network.

Poonam Dhillon, CGS ’13 Health Services

Change or advance your career.

Maria Gerardi CGS ’12, Public Service A&S ’12, Sociology Certificate in Helping Professions Certificate in Non-Profit Management

Transfer credits accepted.

Fina Abramovitz, CGS ’13 Administration of Justice

Flexible scheduling and financial aid packages.

Dhara Mehta, CGS ’13 Natural Sciences/Pre-Med

You started smart. Finish strong.

Transfer the credits from your associate's degree and get the bachelor's you need in today's competitive job market from a world-class university. Morgan Donaldson, CGS student, Public Service major

Overview of the College of General Studies

We help students reach their academic and personal goals so they are prepared for the next stages of their life and career.

The College of General Studies offers pre-professional, interdisciplinary and flexible degree and certificate programs, as well as continuing and lifelong learning opportunities designed to meet the ambition of the adult learner. The College invests in the success of its students by providing excellent educational opportunities, outstanding personalized services and specialized career and support programs, as well as access to the faculty, resources and alumni network of a large research university. Our educational programs provide students, in our credit and non-credit programs, the knowledge and skills needed to achieve and advance their personal and professional goals.

NEW CGS Degree Seeking Students: Final Steps!

Here are your next and final steps:

Pay your $200 tuition deposit- must pay before scheduling appointment
Visit New Student Information Web site to complete the following

College Student Inventory
New Student Tutorial

Once these steps have been completed and you have received an e-mail from your advisor, call 412-624-6600 and schedule your first advising appointment and enroll in classes!

Advisors will begin meeting with new Fall 2017 degree seeking students after open enrollment period begins, April 10, 2017.

News & Events

Dean's Stars and Dean's List for Spring 2017 Term

Congratulations to the College of General Studies' Dean's Stars and those who made the Dean's List for the spring 2017 term!

Academic Proficiency Testing (CAAP) October 2-20, 2017

Once again, and FOR THE LAST TIME, the College of General Studies will be offering ACT's Collegiate Assessment of College Proficiency test to students enrolled in a CGS major this Fall term. If you are looking for ways to boost your resume, do not miss your chance to take the 40-minute multiple-choice test on critical thinking and receive a Certificate of Achievement if you score at or above the national mean. If you score less, there is really nothing to lose as these scores are just for you as a way of checking your progress; it's not a competition. And as always, you will receive a $30 cash card from us in exchange for participation.

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Dean's Stars and Dean's List for Fall 2016 term

Congratulations to the College of General Studies' Dean's Stars and those who made the Dean's List for the fall 2016 term!

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The McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success is the heart of the College of General Studies. It is a gathering place and a resource center. Come here for peer mentoring, academic assistance and resources, student organizations, and career services and counseling.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Pittsburgh is a membership-based community of adults, age 50 and older, who are passionate about learning. Because there are no test, no grades, and no degree requirements, it is the perfect environment for exploring new topics with other interested adults.

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