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Internal and Regional Transfer Questions
How and when will I be notified if I am admitted?
You will be notified by SCI via your Pitt email address. Applicants who have completed all admissions requirements by the submission deadline should receive a decision within one to two weeks after the published review period. Those who are completing the admissions requirements during the term they applied should receive a decision within one to two weeks after grades are posted for the term.
If I applied last year and was not admitted, can I reapply this year?
Yes, as long as it is before the application deadline.
Second Degree and Reinstatement Questions
How much is the application fee?
There is no application fee for second degree and reinstatement applications.
Are there additional financial aid forms to complete?
All inquiries regarding financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.
What if my application is not complete by the deadline?
It is your responsibility to make certain that your application is complete and that the required materials reach us by the stated deadlines. You will receive a copy of the application after signing and submitting.
Can I make changes to my online application after it has been submitted?
You must submit a new application in order to make changes. If the new application is submitted after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that your changes will be considered during the review.
If I applied last year and was not admitted, can I reapply this year?
Yes, as long as it is before the application deadline.
Is it possible to visit the campus and the School of Computing and Information?
Please contact sciadmit@pitt.edu to schedule a campus visit.
How do I track the status of my application?
You may track the status of your completed application through the University’s PSMobile site. Once you complete your application, you will receive instructions from the University to set up a Pitt account that you may use to access the PSMobile site. In addition to tracking the status of your application, you can also use the PSMobile site to view your admissions decision and, if admitted, accept your offer.
How will I be notified if I am admitted?
You will be notified by SCI via your Pitt email address. Using your Pitt account, you can log into the University’s PSMobile site to check the status of your admission decision.
If I am admitted to a program, can I defer admission?
If admitted and you do not accept the offer of admission, you must submit a new application for the next available term.
Do I need to provide letters of recommendation?
No, you are not required to provide letters of recommendation but are able to do so if you’d like. If you believe letters of recommendation will provide useful context to your application, you may email them to SCIrecords@pitt.edu.
What other materials are required?
Be prepared with copies of your unofficial transcript for each higher education institution where you have completed college-level courses. Applicants are NOT required to upload transcripts issued by the University of Pittsburgh. Application review is conducted with unofficial transcripts; Admitted and matriculated students are required to provide non-Pitt official transcripts during their first term of study.