Learn Your Way. Excel Our Way.
Our flexible format meets you where you are, but you’ll rise to the same high standards as every Pitt student.
At the College of General Studies, we design classes for students balancing work, family, and other commitments. Through partnerships across the University of Pittsburgh, we offer flexible learning options so you can choose what works best for your schedule.
Choose How You Want to Learn
CGS On-Campus Classes
Courses held in Pittsburgh (Oakland), typically in the evenings. Most classes meet once per week and are designed for working students, with smaller class sizes for more personalized learning.
CGS Online Classes
CGS Online courses are fully delivered through Canvas and may include virtual sessions using tools like Zoom. Online courses meet the same academic standards as in-person classes and offer maximum flexibility.s. Learn more »
Find CGS Classes
Search for courses offered by the College of General Studies in Pitt’s scheduling system.
How to search:
- Open the Class Search tool and select your term
- Choose Pittsburgh Campus and Undergraduate career
- Select your Subject
- Under Academic Organization, choose College of General Studies
- Click Search
Tip: CGS course sections typically begin with “7xxx.”
Course Descriptions
Browse course descriptions for all CGS-housed courses to plan your schedule or explore requirements.
Courses Across Pitt
CGS students also take classes across the University — including Arts & Sciences, Computing & Information, Business Administration, and more. All Pitt course offerings can be searched in one system by term and subject. Click here to browse by term and subject ».