Continue Your College Career
Put the credits you have earned to work at 51ÁÔÆæ! We welcome students who would like to continue their education, and we have a dedicated transfer admissions counselor who will work with you throughout the process. Get started by emailing Kelsey Oddis at kmo49@pitt.edu to request an unofficial credit evaluation, and when you're ready, click the apply button!
Requirements for Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 and must be in good standing at the previous institution in order to be considered for admission. In some cases, high school performance and curriculum are also a consideration when reviewing transfer applicants.
A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred from a four-year institution and 60 credits from a two-year institution. The final 30 credits must be taken at 51ÁÔÆæ. At least half of the credits in the major must be completed at 51ÁÔÆæ.
Transfer candidates for full-time admission must:
- Complete and return the .
- Request an official copy of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions be sent to the 51ÁÔÆæ 51ÁÔÆæ Office.
- Typically, we have students submit scores of either the SAT or ACT (unless you have completed 24 college credits after high school graduation). However, 51ÁÔÆæ is continuing our Test-Optional 51ÁÔÆæ Policy through Fall 2028.
WCCC Transfer Students
51ÁÔÆæ has a comprehensive transfer guide for Westmoreland County Community College. View the WCCC Transfer Guide
Turn your Associate Degree into a World-renowned Pitt Degree
We're making it easier than ever for community college graduates to earn their bachelor's degree at 51ÁÔÆæ.
Starting with the Fall 2024 semester, most Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees* will meet our General Education requirements. This means many AA/AS degree earners can transfer to 51ÁÔÆæ and focus on major requirements without having to complete general education courses. With all that room in your schedule, you may also be able to add a second major or minor!
If you would like to see if you qualify, contact transfer counselor Kelsey Oddis at kmo49@pitt.edu.
*Nursing and Education are excluded