School of Arts and Sciences

College in High School Academic Policies

Academic Integrity Statement

The University of Pittsburgh takes academic integrity seriously. These obligations are probably no different than what is expected in high school, except the University can dismiss you from a class without refunding your tuition.

Each student has an obligation to exhibit honesty and to respect ethical standards in carrying out academic assignments. Without limiting the application of this principle, a student may have violated this obligation if he or she:

  1. Refers during an academic evaluation to materials or sources, or employs devices, not authorized by the instructor.
  2. Provides assistance during an academic evaluation to another person in a manner not authorized by the instructor.
  3. Receives assistance during an academic evaluation from another person in a manner not authorized by the instructor.
  4. Engages in unauthorized possession, buying, selling, obtaining, or using of any materials intended to be used as an instrument of academic evaluation in advance of its administration.
  5. Practices any form of deceit in an academic evaluation proceeding.
  6. Presents as one's own, for academic evaluation, the ideas, representations, or words of another person or persons without customary and proper acknowledgment of sources.
  7. Submits the work of another person in a manner that represents the work to be one's own.
  8. Indulges, during a class (or examination) session in which one is a student, in conduct that is so disruptive as to infringe upon the rights of the instructor or fellow students.
  9. Fails to cooperate, if called upon, in the investigation or disposition of any allegation of dishonesty pertaining to another student, or any other breach of a student's obligation to exhibit honesty.

Grades

Grades are determined by the high school teacher based on the student's performance on University exams and assignments. The grading criteria are listed in the course syllabus. The grading scale on the exams is often determined by the respective University department. The grade is recorded as a regular University course on an official transcript. Only passing grades will receive University of Pittsburgh credit. This grade is figured into the grade point average if the student attends the University of Pittsburgh at any of its campuses.

Withdrawals

Students may withdraw from a CHS course but only after they have permission from their teacher and parents. Students must withdraw by April 1, or before the final examination, whichever comes first. Students must submit the withdrawal form through their CHS teacher. This date is strictly adhered to by the CHS staff. No exceptions will be made. Just like at college, it is important for students to monitor their own progress in the course. If a student withdraws from a course, students receive a W grade and tuition is not refunded.

Repeating a Course

It is possible in some cases for a student to repeat a course. If a student is still in high school, he or she must complete a new registration form, pay the tuition, and take the course again. If the student enters the University of Pittsburgh, he or she may repeat the course, except as stated below. Both grades appear on the student's transcript, but only the second grade affects the grade point average. Students do not receive double credit for the course. Students who earn a C or better in a CHS course and then enter the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown or Bradford will not be able to repeat the course.

Transferring Credit

In order to transfer credits, students must request an official transcript from the University of Pittsburgh. To request a transcript, students should ask their CHS teacher for the Transcript Request Form or contact the registrar’s office. As with any course taken in college, there is no guarantee the credits for any particular course will transfer to another university or college.

We have found that in the past, most CHS courses transfer. Transfer depends on the receiving institution's policies, the student's major, and the grade. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of which universities and colleges are most likely, and which are least likely, to accept CHS credits.

Tips for transferring credits:

  1. The course is a University of Pittsburgh credit-bearing course. The transcript reflects the course name, grade, and credits earned.
  2. Course summaries can be found in the School of Arts and Sciences Course Descriptions, available from the Office of the Dean. Students are given a syllabus in class. Additionally, syllabi for the CHS courses can be accessed online.
  3. A student's status while taking the CHS course is officially "part-time, non-matriculated student in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh."
  4. Be aware that only credits issued on an official transcript will be considered. A transcript request form facilitates receiving this.

A list of the colleges and universities that have accepted CHS credit in the past is maintained in the CHS office. This data is gathered from former CHS students.

The transfer list is available from the CHS office and the CHS teacher, or you may check the list on the CHS Web page of colleges that have accepted CHS credits. If you have difficulty transferring credits, please contact the CHS office for assistance.

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