Application Procedures
Step 1: Completing the application
Be sure to answer all the questions. This application is only for students who intend to enroll as a non-degree student in the College of General Studies. You may apply online, by mail, by fax, or in person.
Apply Online
Click here to go to our online application page.
Note: The online application can also be downloaded and mailed or faxed.
Apply by Mail or Fax
Download and print a PDF to mail or fax.
Step 2: Submit a $45 application fee
You may pay this by submitting credit card information online, or mailing a check or money order made payable to the University of Pittsburgh to the address listed in Step 3.
Step 3: Additional Requirements for selected categories of admission
"¢ Guest/visiting students:
If you are a registered student at another college or university and intend to transfer credits earned at Pitt back to your home institution, you must submit a Home Authorization Form. (LINK?)
"¢ College transcript(s).
For the certificate program in accounting only
, which requires completion of a bachelor's degree for admission consideration, please arrange to have transcripts of all college-level work mailed or faxed directly from your school to:
College of General Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-6600
Fax: 412-624-5461
Application Deadline/Notification Timeline
Applications are accepted until the first day of classes. Applicants will be notified of an admission decision after all materials and the application fee have been received.
