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Courses Overview

Learn Your Way. Excel Our Way.

A format that fits your life. Standards that move you forward.

 

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of online learning, the connection of in-person classes, or a combination of both, CGS offers course options designed to fit your life while maintaining the academic excellence of the University of Pittsburgh. Choose the learning experience that works best for your schedule, goals, and path to graduation.

ONLINE COURSES

Learn on your schedule.

Study wherever life takes you with asynchronous online courses taught by expert Pitt faculty. Access course materials anytime through Canvas and connect with your instructors and classmates through optional or scheduled Zoom sessions.

 

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ON-CAMPUS & PITT-WIDE COURSES

Learn in the classroom.

Prefer an in-person experience? Choose from evening CGS courses in Oakland or explore hundreds of additional course offerings available across the University of Pittsburgh.

 

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CGS-HOUSED COURSES

Certain course subjects are housed within CGS. Browse our course descriptions to learn more and see how they fit into your academic plan.

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FIND YOUR NEXT COURSE

Whether you're searching for a required course, exploring a new subject, or planning ahead for an upcoming semester, Pitt's Class Search makes it easy to find the courses that fit your goals.

To locate courses offered through CGS:

  1. Select your academic term.
  2. Choose Pittsburgh Campus and Undergraduate.
  3. Select your subject area.
  4. Under Academic Organization, choose College of General Studies.
  5. Click Search.

Helpful Tip: CGS course sections typically begin with 7XXX.

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