Academic Advising Center
 

Academic Advisors
Michelle Tracey	205 Lynch Hall	mlt1+@pitt.edu
Crystale Fleming	208 Lynch Hall	crystale@pitt.edu
Donna Molinari	210 Lynch Hall	molinari@pitt.edu
Kathleen Murray	211 Lynch Hall	kmm10+@pitt.edu
Sheila Confer	209 Lynch Hall	sec10+@pitt.edu

When you see your academic advisor, please be prepared.

Consider the questions or concerns you need to address and write them down so you won't forget.

Become familiar with your major and general education requirements, and have a general idea of the schedule and classes you wish to take.

Above all, if you are uncertain about anything the advisor has told you -- ask questions!  Make sure you are certain of what has been said or suggested before you leave the advisor's office.

If problems or questions arise once you have left the office, please don't hesitate to return to your advisor and seek further clarification and/or assistance.  The advisors at Lynch Hall are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and evening hours are scheduled by appointment.  It's always best to have an appointment any time to prevent the inconvenience of unnecessary waiting, but please feel free to drop-in with any immediate concerns.

The student is ultimately responsible for making final decisions on course selection and other academic matters within the guidelines and policies of the University and the Greensburg campus.  The student is responsible for implementing his / her academic program.  Students are expected to be generally familiar wtih the contents of the Bulletin, updated material contained on information sheets, basic degree and major requirements, registration information, change of course procedures, etc.  Each student should maintain a personal file containing such information so that it is readily available.  Students should schedule appointments with their advisors at least once each term prior to registration.

If you are a full-time student and wish to add or drop a class, you must have an advisor's signature on the green and white add/drop form. The forms are available at the Registrar's Office (Millstein Library), Lynch Hall (207), or from your advisor. Advisors are available in Lynch Hall during the hours given on the previous page for the add/drop process. Be advised -- you may have to wait in line! Also, please make sure the class you wish to add is open. Computers for this purpose are available in the hallway in front of the Registrar's Office, Millstein Library or consult the UPG Class Schedules on the website. If the class is closed, you must get the instructor to sign a permission slip allowing you to enter a closed class. Permission slips are available at the locations named above. In addition, you still need an add/drop slip, signed by that instructor, or an academic advisor.

Please be aware that failure to attend a class does not constitute official resignation or dropping of the class. In order to drop or resign officially, students must complete the proper forms (see above) before the respective deadlines (see below).  Failure to complete the appropriate forms will result in an "F" grade and financial obligation for all courses.

Classes for the Spring (012) semester begin on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Students have until Tuesday, January 16, 2001 to resign or drop a course for the Fall term with no tuition charge. This is also the last day to add a course and the last day to submit Buckley Amendment Refusal to Permit the Release of "Directory Information" to the Registrar's office. Classes dropped on or before January 16, 2001 will not appear on student transcripts. Courses dropped after this date, but prior to the ninth week of the term will receive a W grade on transcripts.

For dates regarding the summer sessions, please consult the  Summer Schedule .

Withdrawing from a Class

The last day for Withdrawing from a course is September 7 for the Fall 2001 term.  Beyond that date, "W" grades are to be given only "in exceptional circumstances, with the permission of the Vice President of Academic Affairs."

Those exceptional circumstances will include two conditions, both of which must be present to allow the "W" grade:
    1.    A documented medical reason, with the documentation presented to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
    2.    A statement from the professor involved that the student is currently passing the course.

The Vice President can be reached through the Office of Academic Affairs, 207 Lynch Hall, (724) 836-9940.  "W" grades will be shown on transcripts.

Please be aware that failure to attend a class does not constitute official resignation or
dropping of the class. In order to drop or resign officially, students must complete the proper forms.  Failure to complete the appropriate forms will result in an "F" grade and financial obligation for all courses.

Forms are available at the Registrar's Office (Millstein Library), Lynch Hall (207), or from your advisor. Advisors are available in Lynch Hall during the hours given on the previous page. Be advised -- you may have to wait in line!

DISCLAIMER:  Although, it is our intent to provide accurate information, changes do occur that are not immediately reflected on these pages.  For this reason, it is important to schedule an appointment with your advisor.  These pages are not intended to replace your advisor.  Rather, they are to be used as a source of information which will be the basis of a conversation between you and your advisor.

Student Information Online	UPG Bulletin	UPG Library
Air Force ROTC	College Board Online	CollegeEdge
Collegenet	Collegeview	Kaplan
GradSchools.com	Occupational Outlook Handbook

 DISCLAIMER:  Some of the links listed above take you to sites not maintained by the the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg or the Office of Academic Affairs.  They are not endorsed in any way by UPG or the Office of Academic Affairs.
 

Through a cooperative agreement between UPG and the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Science (SIS), students can major in Information Science at Greensburg. Consult the Information Science section of the UPG Bulletin for detailed information.

In addition to offering baccalaureate programs, UPG provides up to the first two years of course work for programs in the University of Pittsburgh's College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, School of Social Work, and the School of Pharmacy. Additional options are available for the field of education. Procedures and requirements for relocation vary according to your course of study. Please consult the current UPG Bulletin for required course work for each major at UPG prior to relocation.

Arts and Sciences

Students admitted to the University for the Fall Term 2001 and  beyond will be required to meet new criteria for relocating to the College of  Arts and Sciences, Pittsburgh campus. Students must complete 48 credits (two years) with a minimum cumulative quality point average of 2.75.  These 48 credits must include the successful completion of MATH 0031 (Algebra) and ENGCMP 0020 (College Composition 2).

Education

Students take courses for the general education requirements as well as courses in their intended teaching field.

 A. Four-year option:

 After two years at UPG, students may relocate to the Johnstown campus to complete the final two years in Elementary Education or Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics, Science).

 B. Five-year option:

After completion of a bachelor's degree (either at Greensburg or at another Pitt campus), students apply for admission to the School of Education (Pittsburgh campus) for teacher certification.

Engineering

After one year at UPG, students can relocate to:

 A. the School of Engineering (Pittsburgh campus) with a QPA of 2.5; or

 B. the Engineering Technology program (Johnstown campus) with a QPA of 2.5.

Health and Rehabilitation Science

After two years at UPG, students apply for admission on a competitive basis to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science (Pittsburgh campus) for majors in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, Communication Science and Disorders, Emergency Medicine, Health Information Management, and Rehabilitation Science & Technology.

Physical Therapy

The baccalaureate-level programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy have been replaced by master's-level programs. Students may apply for admission to either master's programs upon completion of a bachelor's degree (any major) and the prerequisite undergraduate courses.

Pharmacy

After two years of pre-pharmacy courses at UPG, students continue for four additional years in the School of Pharmacy (Pittsburgh campus) leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Qualified students are guaranteed admission to the School of Pharmacy in their first year of college; they must maintain a QPA of 3.00 in math and science requirements of the pre-pharmacy curriculum and an overall QPA of 3.00. those who are not guaranteed admission to the School of Pharmacy at the time they are admitted to UPG may still follow the pre-pharmacy curriculum and then apply for admission on a competitive basis.

Social Work

After two years at UPG, students apply for admission to the School of Social Work (Pittsburgh campus). Majors include Social Work as well as Child Development and Child Care.

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In addition to completing specific courses in their major, students must also complete general requirements in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The total number of credits for graduation is 120 (126 for Management/Accounting majors). All students should consult the latest UPG Bulletin for information regarding requirements for their major and course descriptions.

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