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Degree, certificate, or graduate preparation—admissions made easy and affordable.
Whether you are looking to complete your degree, take classes toward a certificate program, or enroll in post-baccalaureate courses to prepare for graduate school, we make the admissions process easy. But students often worry if financing their education will be an obstacle to achieving their goals. We hear you. That's why we provide a variety of options to make your college experience as affordable as possible.
Learn how to apply, including whether you should use the Office of Admission and Financial Aid or CGS application. Discover your path to admission as a transfer or non-degree student, and find admission requirements for transferring from CGS to other University of Pittsburgh schools.
https://www.cgs.pitt.edu/admissions-and-aid/admission
READY TO JOIN CGS?
New Adult Students
Enrolling in a CGS bachelor's degree for the first time, or pursuing a second bachelor's degree from outside Pitt.
Returning Students
Previously enrolled at Pitt and looking to be reinstated or complete a second bachelor's degree.
External Transfer Students
Coming from a school outside the University of Pittsburgh.
Internal Transfer Students
Current students on the main campus or a regional campus transferring directly into CGS.
Certificate/Minor Students
Current Pitt students not yet enrolled in CGS, or non-degree students, interested in a standalone certificate.
Non-Degree/Guest Students/Post-Baccalaureate
Post-baccalaureate students, Pitt employees, or guest students taking individual undergraduate courses.
If you still have questions or are just not sure how to proceed, please contact us for additional help.
We know cost is an important factor in your decision to start or continue your education. Find out more about the tuition and fees involved with attending CGS.
Explore your options. Find information about funding opportunities for degree-seeking CGS students and other University financial aid resources.
Transfer Credits
Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing
If you have college credit from prior coursework, you may be wondering how your credits will transfer.
Learn MoreCLEP Exams
CLEP exams can help you complete your education faster and at a lower overall cost.
Learn MoreReserve Officer Training (ROTC)
Some Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC courses can be used as transfer credits towards degrees here at the College of General Studies.
Learn MorePlacement Assessments
Placement assessments for writing, math, and languages are available through CGS and other departments and offices at the University of Pittsburgh.
Learn MoreAdmissions Pathfinder — Design 1
Which one describes you?
Hover a category on the left to preview your next steps on the right, or click one to keep it pinned open.
Or filter the list by what you need to do next:
Hover or select a category to see your next steps.
New Adult Student
Seeking a second bachelor's degree
Already hold a bachelor's degree and want to earn another.
CGS ApplicationTransfer Student
Pursuing a CGS degree
Bring in transfer credit toward a bachelor's degree at CGS.
Transfer ApplicationCurrent Pitt Student
Transfer into CGS as a degree student
Move your degree program into CGS.
Program Change ApplicationCurrent CGS Student
Declare a minor
Talk to a CGS AdvisorDeclare a certificate
Talk to a CGS AdvisorChange your program or concentration
Talk to a CGS AdvisorReturning CGS Student
No other college credits
No additional credit earned elsewhere since leaving CGS.
Program Change ApplicationWith other college credits
Earned credit at another institution since — includes a transfer credit review.
Program Change ApplicationReturning From Another Pitt Campus or Program
Resume your studies through CGS
Program Change ApplicationPost-Bacc Student
Enroll in post-baccalaureate coursework
CGS ApplicationGuest Student
Register as a guest student
CGS ApplicationSecond Bachelor's Degree Student
Currently a Pitt student
Program Change ApplicationCurrently a CGS student
Program Change ApplicationNew to Pitt, from another institution
CGS ApplicationCertificate Only
With college experience
Requires two courses plus a writing course.
CGS ApplicationNo college experience
CGS Application