Register for Classes
How you register depends upon what type of student you are: a current Pitt student, a guest student from another college or university, or a high school student.
Current Students
Choose from convenient, quality courses to suit your schedule: hundreds of 4-week, 6-week, or 12-week courses to meet academic needs in most disciplines.
All current undergraduate students should follow the regular procedure for fall term advising and registration. Most continuing students enroll in summer sessions when they register for fall term classes, rather than make two appointments with their advisor.
However, students may want to register as early as possible if there is a concern about course availability. Students who want to register earlier should contact their advisor for an advising and registration appointment. Advisors reserve time in their calendars for these students on the first two days of summer registration.
Note: Students who have declared their major should contact their departmental advisors for advising and registration appointments.
Tuition
Summer courses are billed on a per-credit basis.Tuition and fee rates can be found at http://www.ir.pitt.edu/tuition/. Regular credit charges and fees are assessed. Regular University benefits such as access to libraries, gyms, and other campus facilities continue over the summer. View all undergraduate tuition rates.
Deadlines
Summer registration begins February 16 for undergraduates. Please see the summer sessions calendar to find out when classes begin, last day for add/drop, and other dates and deadlines.
View the current course schedule for available classes. Students should be aware of enrollment restrictions, prerequisites, dates and deadlines, and that course availability changes constantly during the registration period. Prompt application and early registration maximize the possibility of getting into the desired class.
Guest Students
Guest students in the College of General Studies are undergraduates who are currently enrolled as students at another institution and wish to take summer courses at Pitt.
We invite you to join our University community this summer. Take advantage of our exceptional instruction, affordable tuition, and specialized courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences—31 departments with both day and evening courses—offered in 4-week, 6-week, or 12-week sessions to give you the flexibility you need.
Eligibility
Guest students at Pitt:
- Are working toward an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution other than the University of Pittsburgh.
- Are maintaining a 2.50 quality point average (QPA) on a 4.0 scale at their home institution.
- Are planning to take undergraduate courses at Pitt temporarily (one or two terms) and transfer the credits/courses back to their home school to satisfy degree requirements there.
Application
A complete application includes:
- Complete the College of General Studies application form:
- Apply Online
Click here to go to our online application page.
Note: The online application can also be downloaded and mailed or faxed. - Supplemental Form for International Students (PDF)
Return forms by mail, fax, or in person
College of General Studies
Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-6600
Fax: 412-624-5461 - Apply Online
- Clearance from the home school: Submit the Guest Student Certification form (PDF) or a letter from your dean (or other appropriate official) certifying that the credits taken at the University of Pittsburgh will be able to be transferred back to satisfy degree requirements.
- The application fee: Submit a $45 application fee with your application form. (Include a check or money order, made payable to the University of Pittsburgh.) This one-time fee is nonrefundable, even if admission is denied. Please be certain that your QPA is 2.50 before applying.
- Registration Form (PDF)
In order to be considered for admission, all components of the application must be received at the University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies, Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Summer Sessions 2009
Summer Term—14 Week—May 4, 2009
Summer Session—4 Week 1—May 11, 2009
Summer Session—6 Week 1—May 11, 2009
Summer Session—12 Week—May 11, 2009
Summer Session—4 Week 2—June 8, 2009
Summer Session—6 Week 2—June 22, 2009
Summer Session—4 Week 3—July 6, 2009
Fall 2009—August 31, 2009
Spring 2010—January 6, 2010
For any questions, please contact:
University of Pittsburgh
College of General Studies
Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-6600
Fax: 412-624-5461
E-mail: cgs@.pitt.edu
Some courses require departmental approval, and others may be restricted. View the current course schedule for available classes. Students should be aware of enrollment restrictions, prerequisites, dates and deadlines, and that course availability changes constantly during the registration period. Prompt application and early registration maximize the possibility of getting into the desired class.
Tuition/Fees/ID Cards
Tuition charges and other fees are the same as those for other undergraduate students. Information about eBilling can be found at the Student Financial Services Web site.
If you have further questions contact the Student Payment Center
Student Payment Center
University of Pittsburgh
G-7 Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-7520
E-mail: payments@bc.pitt.edu
Fax: 412-624-7544
Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday
9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday
Financial aid is not available to guest students through the University of Pittsburgh. Guest students should make arrangements for financial aid through the appropriate office at their home institution.
University of Pittsburgh photo ID cards (Panther Cards) are issued in Panther Central in the Litchfield Towers Lobby. New students may apply for an ID card after they have registered.
A currently valid Panther Card allows access to University facilities and events such as libraries, athletic events, and recreational facilities. In addition, many community businesses offer discounts to students upon presentation of your Panther Card. The Panther Card also provides access to an extensive bus shuttle service as well as free transport on Port Authority buses within Allegheny County.
Restrictions
Guest students may take full-time or part-time course loads, depending on their objectives. Courses not offered by the School of Arts and Sciences may make up part of a program.
View the current course schedule for available classes. Students should be aware of enrollment restrictions, prerequisites, dates and deadlines, and that course availability changes constantly during the registration period. Prompt application and early registration maximize the possibility of getting into the desired class.
Guest students are not permitted to register for the following courses: Basic Reading and Writing, General Writing, or any “W” designated course.
Professional schools and graduate departments in the School of Arts and Sciences have their own special student programs. Please apply to them directly.
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must first seek approval by submitting a program of study proposal to the Arts and Sciences program advisor at the University of Pittsburgh, Office of International Services, 708 William Pitt Union, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; or call 412-624-7125. The Office of International Services will review the credentials of the student and then forward the complete file to the Office of Special Student Programs in the School of Arts and Sciences for an admissions decision.
Additional Information about the Program
Admission is granted for up to one calendar year, but guest students must resubmit the certification materials described previously prior to each term for which they wish to enroll at the University of Pittsburgh.
High School Students
Students can take classes at one of the top universities in the world. The University of Pittsburgh placed 13th among U.S. public universities and 35th among all U.S. universities in U.S. News & World Report's first World's Best Colleges and Universities rankings, where Pitt is listed among the top 100 universities worldwide. Pitt offers a breadth of classes for the intellectually curious and access to some of the top researchers. If you are looking for a challenge, the School of Arts and Sciences with its 31 departments offers engaging courses in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Students must be registered with Accelerated High School (AHS) in the School of Arts and Sciences before they can register for a course.
Please call 412-624-7428 or 412-624-6789 to register with AHS, or visit the AHS Web site for more information.
Eligibility
Qualified high school students may take up to two regular college courses on campus in Arts and Sciences while continuing their high school program of studies. Normally, the program is only open to juniors and seniors, although under special circumstances, younger students may be granted permission to enroll.
Tuition
Tuition and fee rates can be found at http://www.ir.pitt.edu/tuition/. Regular credit charges and fees are assessed, and AHS students are eligible for the same benefits as regular University of Pittsburgh part-time students, such as access to libraries, gyms, and other campus facilities.
Deadlines
Summer enrollment for high school student begins February 16. The last day to apply for summer session I is April 17, and the last day to apply for summer session II is June 8. Please check the summer sessions calendar to find out when classes begin, last day for add/drop, and other dates and deadlines.
Additional Information about the Program
Temporary admission to the AHS program does not commit the University of Pittsburgh to grant regular/ongoing status as either a regular full-time or part-time student.