Non-Degree Programs
Keep learning, build new skills, and pursue your goals without pursuing a full degree.
Explore Your Options
Non-degree study gives you the flexibility to take undergraduate courses, build new skills, prepare for graduate school, or pursue a certificate without enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program. CGS provides several pathways to help you find the option that fits your goals.
Featured Programs
Explore opportunities available through the College of General Studies.
Pitt Prison Education Project
The Pitt Prison Education Project (PPEP) brings Pitt faculty and students together with incarcerated students through college courses taught in prisons in western Pennsylvania. Courses span multiple disciplines and emphasize collaborative learning, intellectual rigor, social justice, and personal growth.
Post-Baccalaureate Study
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, you can take individual undergraduate courses to build skills, prepare for graduate or professional school, explore a new field, or pursue personal and professional interests without enrolling in a degree program.
Ready to Get Started?
Not sure which non-degree path, program, or term is right for you? Talk with the CGS admissions team before applying. They can help you choose the option that best fits your goals.