How to Register for Summer Sessions Classes at Pitt!

Welcome to summer sessions at the University of Pittsburgh. Registration for summer courses begins on Monday, February 18, 2013. How you register depends upon what type of student you are: a current University of Pittsburgh student, a guest student from another college or university, or a high school student.

Current Pitt Students

All current undergraduate students must meet with their advisor before they can register for summer classes.  If you already have met with your advisor and your advisement hold is lifted, you can self-enroll beginning February 18, 2013.  Please login at my.pitt.edu.

Note: If you have declared your major, please contact your departmental advisor for advising and registration appointments.

Summer Sessions Deadlines
Summer registration begins February 18, 2013 for undergraduates. Please see the summer sessions calendar to find out when classes begin, last day for add/drop, and other important dates and deadlines. Click here to browse specific course offerings.

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. Click the current course schedule for available classes.  

Tuition
Summer courses are billed on a per-credit basis. Tuition and fee rates can be found here. 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.

Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available in Litchfield Towers C for all undergraduate students taking summer courses at the University of Pittsburgh.  For more information, and to complete a housing application and contract, please visit Panther Central or download the Housing application (PDF) and Housing contract (PDF).

Guest Students

Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh! Guests students are undergraduates currently enrolled at another institution and wish to take summer courses at Pitt.

Eligibility

To qualify as a guest student at Pitt, you must be:

• Working toward an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution other than the University of Pittsburgh.
• Maintaining a cumulative 2.50 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale at your home institution.
• Planning to take undergraduate courses at Pitt for one term only with the intention of transferring the credits/courses back to your home school to satisfy degree requirements there.
• A U.S. citizen. International students should please apply through Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.   

Application

To apply as a guest student, please complete the following:

• The College of General Studies Application  
• Click here to go to our online application page.
• The online application also can be downloaded and mailed or faxed.
• An official transcript from your home school.
• The Certificate of Understanding (PDF)
• 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 cumulative GPA is 2.50 before applying.

In order to be considered for admission, all components of the application must be received at the University of Pittsburgh, College of General Studies. Return forms by mail, fax, or in person to:

University of Pittsburgh
College of General Studies
Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15260
Phone: 412-624-6600
Fax: 412-624-5461

Summer Sessions Deadlines
Summer registration begins February 18, 2013 for undergraduates. Please see the summer sessions calendar to find out when classes begin, last day for add/drop, and other important dates and deadlines. Click here to browse specific course offerings.

Summer Sessions 2013 Schedule
Summer Term—14 Week—May 6, 2013
Summer Session—4 Week 1—May 13, 2013
Summer Session—6 Week 1—May 13, 2013
Summer Session—12 Week—May 13, 2013
Summer Session—4 Week 2—June 10, 2013
Summer Session—6 Week 2—June 24, 2013
Summer Session—4 Week 3—July 8, 2013

Registration

As a guest student, you will be able to register once the Guest Student Certificate of Understanding and official transcripts from your home institution are received.  A letter containing your username and password will be mailed from the Technology Help Center shortly after all documents for admission are processed.  If this information is not received, please call:
412-624-4357 for assistance.

Once a username and password have been assigned, you should log into my.pitt.edu.

There is an online tutorial under the Student Services tab. Once the tutorial is completed, you should use the link to the Student Center. From the Student Center, choose the Self Service link. Choosing Student Center at this time will take you to where classes can be added and dropped.

Please note that prerequisites may be required for upper division classes. It is your responsibility to obtain permission from the department offering the course. To find department information, please visit www.pitt.edu to find contact information.

The link to self-service registration is my.pitt.edu.

Guest students at the University of Pittsburgh must meet all of the prerequisites of the University of Pittsburgh courses. The availability of a specific course depends on the scheduling of that course in the term chosen and on the space available in the class at the time the registration is processed.  You must have written permission from the University of Pittsburgh professor to enter any graduate or professional school courses. It is your responsibility to verify that the courses for which you enroll are eligible to transfer to your home institution.

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

Restrictions

Please note that Guest Student admission is granted for one term only.  You may take full-time or part-time course loads, depending on your objectives. Courses not offered by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences may make up part of a program.

Some courses require departmental approval, and others may be restricted. View the current course schedule for available classes. You 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, “W” designated courses, or any class offered through Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Professional schools and graduate departments in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences have their own special student programs. Please apply to them directly.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must apply here.

Tuition/Fees/ID Cards

Tuition charges and other fees are the same as those for other undergraduate students.

eBills (there are no paper bills at Pitt!) are online student billing statements featured in PittPAY (PDF), the online billing and payment system.  Information about eBilling and PittPAY can be found at the Student Payment Center.

If you have further questions, contact the Student Payment Center:

Student Payment Center
University of Pittsburgh
G-7 Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-752
E-mail: payments@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
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.

ID Cards
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 transportation on Port Authority buses within Allegheny County.

Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available in Litchfield Towers C for all undergraduate students taking summer courses at the University of Pittsburgh. For more information and to complete a housing application and contract, please visit Panther Central or download the Housing application (PDF) and Housing contract (PDF).

High School Students

Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh! You must be registered with Accelerated High School (AHS) in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences before you can register for a summer course. Please call 412-624-7428 or 412-624-6789 to register with AHS, or visit AHS for more information.

Eligibility

Qualified students, who must be at least 16 years of age and high school juniors or seniors, may take up to six credits on campus in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences while continuing their high school program of studies.

Tuition

Tuition and fee rates can be found at here.  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.

Summer Sessions Deadlines

Summer enrollment begins February 18, 2013. The last day to apply for the 6-week 1 session is April 24, and the last day to apply for the 6-week 2 session is June 12. Please check the summer sessions calendar to find out when classes begin, the last day for add/drop, and other dates and deadlines.

Additional Information about the Program

A student’s temporary admission to AHS does not commit the University of Pittsburgh to grant regular/ongoing status as either a regular full-time or part-time student.