Regulations Governing Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh

History of Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh

Organization of Graduate Study at the University of Pittsburgh

Objectives
Definitions
Structure

1. Administration of Graduate Programs
2. The Graduate Faculty
3. The University Council on Graduate Study
   1. Membership
   2. Functions
   3. Procedures
4. Faculty Councils and Committees on Graduate Study
5. Functions of Administrative Officers in Relation to Graduate Study
   1. Deans of Schools
   2. Provost or a Vice Provost as Designated
   3. Provost
   4. Chancellor
6. Amendments

Nomination and Appointment to the Graduate Faculty

Qualifications for Membership in the Graduate Faculty
Procedure for Nomination
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 Grade Points
Grading Options
Grade Assignments
N (Noncredit Audit) Option
G and I Grades
Grade Changes
Official University Record: GPA 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
Graduate Programs Offered in Off-Campus Locations or via Electronic Communication
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 Research Doctoral Degrees
• Other Professional Doctoral Degrees

Pitt Graduate Studies

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