Undergraduate Student Handbook
This handbook is designed as a resource to provide all the information you will need to manage and inform your education in the School of Arts and Sciences. The faculty, staff, and administration stand behind you, ready to assist you in your academic endeavors. At the same time, you will need to be responsible for the requirements, regulations, policies, and deadlines that guide and govern our School and your education. Whether looking for information on how to add a course or seeking an undergraduate research experience, please use this handbook to find the answers to your questions. If the answer is not here, we welcome you to contact the associate dean’s office at 412-624-6480.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Table of Contents
Degree Requirements
- General Education Requirements
- Writing Requirements
- Quantitative and Formal Reasoning Requirements
- Requirements Within the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and the Arts
- A Course in Literature
- A Course in the Arts
- A Second Course in Literature, the Arts, or Creative Expression
- A Course in Philosophy
- A Social Science Course
- A Course in Historical Change
- Three Courses in the Natural Sciences
- A Sequence of Two Foreign Language Courses
- Three Foreign Culture/International Courses
- Non-Western Culture Requirement
- Listings of Approved General Education Courses
- Basic Skills Requirements
- Reminder to Transfer Students
Declaring a Major
Graduation Requirements
Advising and Registration
Registering for Classes
- Schedule of Classes
- Which Classes to Take in the First Year
- Choosing Courses
- Difference Between High School and University Classes
- Closed Classes
- Student Computer Terminals
- Registration for Classes and Your Student Status
- Your Class Schedule
Programs for New Students
- Freshman Programs
- Programs for Pre-Freshmen
- Programs for High School Students
- Programs and Information for Transfer Students
Learning Through Experience
- Academic Internships
- Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Service
- Leadership
- Experiencing Our Urban Campus
Your Student Record
Academic Standards and Policies
Getting the Help You Need
International Learning
- School of Arts and Sciences Departments and Programs
- University Center for International Studies (UCIS)
- Study Abroad
Academic Honors and Scholarships
- University Honors College (UHC)
- Honors Societies
- Scholarships, Awards, and Honors
- Graduation and Departmental Honors
