Regulations Governing Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh
TABLE OF CONTENTS
History of Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh
Organization of Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh
Objectives
Definitions
Structure
I.
Administration of Graduate Programs
II.
The Graduate Faculty
III.
The University Council on Graduate Study
A.
Membership
B.
Functions
C.
Procedures
IV.
Faculty Councils and Committees on Graduate Study
V.
Functions of Administrative Officers in Relation to Graduate Study
A.
Deans of Schools and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
B.
Provost or a Vice Provost as Designated
C.
Provost
D.
Chancellor
VI.
Amendments
Nomination and Appointment to the Graduate Faculty
I.
Qualifications for Membership in the Graduate Faculty
II.
Procedure for Nomination
III.
Appointment to the Graduate Faculty
Authority and Responsibility
Authority of the Graduate Faculty
Responsibility
Admission and Registration
Application
Changing the Field of Graduate Study
Admission Status
Full Graduate Status
Provisional Graduate Status
Special Graduate Status
Admission of Students from Other Countries
English Language Proficiency
Readmission
Registration
Full-time and Part-time Study
Maximum Programs of Study
Cross-registration
Course Withdrawal
Tuition, Fees and Other Charges
University Grading Policy for Graduate Courses
Grading System Definitions and Quality Points
Grading Options
Grade Assignments
N (Noncredit Audit) Option
G and I Grades
Grade Changes
Official University Record: QPA Calculation
General Regulations
Academic Standards
Statute of Limitations
Acceptance of Transfer Credits
Credit by Examination
Registration of Undergraduate Students for Graduate Courses
Early Admission Program
Course Work Acceptable as Graduate Credit
Two Independent Degree Programs Simultaneously
Dual and Joint Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Editorial Assistance
Publication of Theses and Dissertations
University Patent Policy
Application for Graduation
Certification for Graduation
Regulations Pertaining to Master's Degrees
Master of Arts and Master of Science Degrees
Programs of Study
Credit Requirements
Comprehensive Examination
Thesis Option
Non-thesis Option
Professional Master's Degrees
Programs of Study
Credit Requirements
Additional Requirements
Student Assessment
Regulations Pertaining to the Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Admission to Doctoral Study
Programs of Study
Credit Requirements
Residency Requirement
Preliminary Evaluation
Comprehensive Examination
Doctoral Committee
Overview or Prospectus Meeting
Admission to Candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Dissertation and Abstract
Language of the Doctoral Dissertation
Final Oral Examination
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programs
Generic Programs
Individualized Programs
Other Doctoral Degrees
Appendix
Programs, Degrees Offered
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Graduate Studies at the University of Pittsburgh