Guaranteed Admissions Programs

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. All first-year applicants to the College of Business Administration will be considered for the guarantee.

• Be in top 10% of your high school graduating class and score 1410 or higher on SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 31 ACT Composite score.
• Students who do not attend high schools that rank but who have an “A” average in high school.
• Earn a BSBA degree as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 at the University of Pittsburgh.
• For enrollment in the MBA program, you must achieve a score of 640 on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) within three years prior to enrollment, have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, and participate in a successful interview with the MBA admissions team. Students must apply to the full-time or Professional (part-time) MBA program after graduation from CBA.
• The GMAT is waived for the specialized MS programs in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing Science, and Supply Chain Management. Students must apply to a MS program during their senior year in CBA or after graduation from CBA.
• The offer of guaranteed admission for the MBA or one of the Specialized MS programs remains in effect for five years after graduation from CBA.
• More information about the Katz Graduate School of Business.

There are three GAP opportunities on the education track:

Elementary Education

• School of Education Combined Accelerated Studies in Education (CASE) Teacher Certification Program Guarantee. CASE is a five-year teacher certification program that begins in the junior year. Students complete a B.S. in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) and the M.Ed. with certification in PK-4 general education and PK-12 Special Education.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. To be considered for the guarantee, select “Elementary Education” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for the guarantee.
• Maintain a 3.o grade point average as a full-time undergraduate student in both the University’s School of Arts and Sciences and in the School of Education once admitted (instances where your grade point average falls below a 3.0 will be reviewed by the Dean of the School of Education)
• Attend a teacher education or ADP information session in the School of Education by the end of your sophomore year
• Declare your intended program by the end of your sophomore year
• Complete all prerequisite courses for your intended program
• Show experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, etc.
• More information about the CASE Program in the Graduate School of Education.

Secondary Education

• School of Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education in Special Education with an Instructional Certificate (MOSAIC) Guarantee Programs

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. To be considered for the guarantee, you can either select “Pre-Education” as your Intended Field of Study, or select “Secondary Education” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for the guarantee.
• Be admitted to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh
• Maintain a 3.25 grade point average as a full-time undergraduate student in the University’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences or the University Honors College (individual instances where a student’s grade point average falls below 3.25 will be reviewed by the Dean of the School of Education).
• Attend a School of Education Teacher Education Information Session in the School of Education by the end of your sophomore year. RSVP here.
• Declare the specific teacher education program by the end of the junior year. Please note that international students are only eligible to obtain certification in a foreign language content area, as applicable and available.
• Complete all prerequisite courses for the teacher education specialty area.
• Candidates in foreign language must also attain a rating of at least Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) examination administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Show evidence of substantial experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, etc.
• More information about the teacher certification programs in the Graduate School of Education.

Applied Developmental Psychology

• School of Education Master of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) Guarantee Program

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. To be considered for the guarantee, you can either select “Pre-Applied Developmental Psychology” as your Intended Field of Study, or select “Applied Developmental Psychology” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for the guarantee.
• Be admitted to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh
• Maintain a 3.25 grade point average as a full-time undergraduate student in the University’s School of Arts and Sciences or the University Honors College (instances where your grade point average falls below a 3.25 will be reviewed by the Dean of the School of Education)
• Complete courses in Research methods and Developmental Psychology
• Show substantial experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, etc.
• More information about the Master of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology in the Graduate School of Education.

For any additional questions about the Master of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology or about becoming a teacher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education please contact Wesley Vaina, Director of Admissions and Enrollment at wvaina@pitt.edu or 412-648-7362.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. All first-year applicants to the Swanson School of Engineering will be considered for the guarantee.
• Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1510 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) or 34 ACT Composite score.
• Be in the top 5 percent of your high school graduating class or have an equivalent grade point average (GPA).
• Complete an undergraduate degree in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
• Review graduate engineering programs.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your application for admission, you should select “School of Computing and Information” as your school, and select “Information Sciences” from the Guaranteed Admission Program drop-down box on the application. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Achieve a minimum SAT score of 700 (Math) or a minimum score of 30 on the Math section of the ACT.
• Be admitted to the School of Computing and Information and successfully (as defined on the School’s website) complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) Program. Completion of the BSIS program and enrollment in the MSIS program must occur within five calendar years of being awarded the Information Science guarantee.
• Maintain a 3.25 QPA while in the BSIS program with no grade (throughout your college career) lower than a C.
• Review information on the School of Computing and Information website.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. To be considered for the guarantee, you can either select “Pre-Law” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Law” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for consideration.
• Be in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1360 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ) or 30 ACT Composite score.
• While enrolled at Pitt, maintain a 3.5 grade point average as a full-time student.
• At point of application to law school, satisfy a standard character review and attain a 160 LSAT result.
• Note: for students not eligible for the guarantee, working toward early admission to the School of Law after three years of study in Arts and Sciences or applying through our early decision program may be a desirable alternative.
• More information about the School of Law.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. All first-year applicants to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences who choose a social science major will be considered for the guarantee. In addition, applicants who choose “Public and International Affairs” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission will also be considered for the guarantee. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1360 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) or 30 ACT Composite score.
• Maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while satisfying the minimum course work requirements for the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
• Achieve minimum scores of 154 each on the verbal and quantitative sections, and a score of 4.0 or above on the analytical writing section, of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service through internships, volunteer, and/or work experience in the fields of public and international affairs.
• Apply to the Master of Public Administration, Master of Public & International Affairs, or Master of International Development programs. The offer of guaranteed admission remains in effect for three years after graduation from Arts & Sciences with a bachelor’s degree.
• More information about GSPIA.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your undergraduate application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Social Work” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Social Work” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Undergraduate Application for Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for the guarantee.
• Earn a 3.5 grade point average in high school with a 1270 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) or 27 ACT Composite score.
• More information about the School of Social Work.

Students have two options

Option 1

• Complete the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) in the School of Social Work with a 3.5 or higher quality point average (QPA). The BASW program is an upper division program beginning in the junior year offered at the Pittsburgh campus only.
• Complete the BASW program with an overall 3.0 QPA.
• Complete the application to the Masters of Social Work program.

Option 2

• Complete your undergraduate degree at a regional campus with a minimum of a 3.0 QPA.
• Have completed no less than 30 credits in both liberal arts and social sciences and a 3-credit course in statistics.
• Complete the application to the Masters of Social Work program.

International students are not eligible for this guarantee.

The University of Pittsburgh offers an undergraduate degree in Communication Science, which is the appropriate major to prepare for graduate studies in either Speech Language Pathology, Audiology or Speech, Language or Hearing Science. To be eligible for the guarantee into our clinical master’s in SLP or our Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, a student must meet all of the criteria listed below.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Communication Science” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Communication Science” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class and achieve a 1410 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) or 31 ACT Composite score.
• Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher when applying to the Communication Science major at the beginning of the spring semester of sophomore year.
• While completing the undergraduate degree in Communication Science at Pitt, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher and have a GPA of 3.75 or higher in the core communication science and disorders (CSD) courses at the time of application.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Complete the CSD Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) process as required.
• More information about the CSD graduate program.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your undergraduate application for admission, select Dental Medicine to be reviewed for this guarantee. Only prospective first-year students can be reviewed for this guarantee.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school class with 1470 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ) or 33 ACT Composite score, or better.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.75 with a Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (BCPM) GPA of 3.65 as an undergraduate.
• Complete the undergraduate degree within four years.
• Continue to gain dental related experiences during undergraduate years.
• Seek research opportunities in a related field.
• Seek opportunities for community service.
• Attend yearly scheduled meetings with the Dental Office of Student Affairs to review progress related to activities, research and community service, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Successfully complete the prerequisite courses for admission to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
• Provide the Dental Office of Admissions with a CV & official transcript at the completion of the junior year, meeting all deadlines established for students.
• Meet with the Admissions Committee at the end of the junior year to confirm that all expectations have been met including: satisfactory academic achievement, general foundational science knowledge base, understanding of the field of dentistry, & demonstration of communication skills.
• More information about the School of Dental Medicine.

International students are not eligible for this guarantee.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Health Info Management” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Health Informatics” in the Guaranteed Admissions Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Complete an undergraduate degree (no specific degree required) at Pitt with overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C.
• Students offered the guarantee will be given the options of pursuing either the Data Science, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Health Care Supervision and Management track. Students can also select from four certificates including Health Data Analytics, Health Information Cybersecurity, Leadership in Health Informatics, and Revenue Cycle Management.
• Review information about the Health Informatics graduate program.

Health Information Management Undergraduate Guarantee

• Although it is not required that students major in the undergraduate program in Health Information Management to maintain the Health Informatics graduate school guarantee, all incoming Pitt first-year students choosing the Health Informatics guarantee will be granted an undergraduate guarantee for the Health Information Management program.
• Upon successful completion of the undergraduate program, HIM students are eligible to sit for the AHIMA Registration Examination to become credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Review information about the Health Information Management undergraduate program.

To be considered for the School of Medicine’s Guaranteed Admissions Program, first-year applicants must:

• Submit a completed application for admission on or before November 1. International students as well as applicants to the regional campuses of the University of Pittsburgh are not eligible for this program.
• Select “Medicine” from the Guaranteed Admission Program drop-down box on your undergraduate application for admission. This guarantee is only available to domestic first-year students at the Pittsburgh campus.
• Earn the highest grade point average available in your high school in the context of a curriculum showing the greatest academic rigor possible
• Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1490 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 34 ACT composite score.
• Respond to the Short Answer Questions. Please do not submit any additional documents for consideration such as essays, letters of recommendation, resumes, or research projects. These will not improve your chances for consideration.

Consideration for the GAP is a multi-step process. After the initial review described above, students selected to continue in the process will be notified by the School of Medicine of their eligibility to apply for the GAP. Those selected will be asked to submit supplemental information in support of their candidacy. The supplemental information will be reviewed by the selection committee. Selected students will be invited for an interview in the School of Medicine in March.

Please note: If you are selected to continue in the GAP review process, you will be notified within 2-4 weeks after you receive your admission letter. Please do not contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid or the School of Medicine regarding the status of your application. Only candidates who are selected to continue in the GAP review process will be notified. Additionally, due to the high number of quality applicants for this program, decisions cannot be appealed.

Students offered the guarantee must complete an undergraduate degree based on course work done at the Pittsburgh campus of the University of Pittsburgh within four years, complete the prerequisite course work, maintain a cumulative science and quality point average of at least 3.75, and engage in undergraduate research and extracurricular activities that provide greater knowledge of the science and practice of medicine. The MCAT will not be required.

More information on the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) and the School of Medicine.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. All first-year applicants to the School of Nursing will be considered for the guarantee.
• Be in the top 10% of high school graduating class with a minimum score of 1450 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ) or 33 ACT Composite score.
• Requirements to Maintain Nursing Guarantee:
  • Complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at a Pitt campus with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher.
  • GRE: Competitive applicants are expected to score in the 50th percentile or above on both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and 3 or above on the analytical writing section. GRE scores are acceptable for five years after the test date.
  • Fulfill all specific admissions requirements for selected graduate program.
• Recommendations:
  • Participate in scholarly or research opportunities.
  • Establish a mentoring relationship with a faculty member with a matching or similar research area of interest.
• Notes:
  • Students offered the guarantee will be given the option of pursuing the Master’s, DNP, or PhD program in nursing.
  • More information about graduate programs in the School of Nursing.
  • Pitt BSN alumni, who are admitted to and begin a Pitt graduate nursing program, will be reimbursed the GRE fee (if application criteria includes GRE scores). Students will receive reimbursement while enrolled in the graduate nursing program.

To be eligible for the guarantee into our Dietitian Nutritionist Program, a student must meet all of the criteria listed below.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Nutrition and Dietetics” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admissions. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Complete the prerequisites required for admission to the Dietitian Nutritionist Program at Pitt with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher.
• Demonstrate recent evidence of profession-related work and volunteer experience.
• Complete the SHRS Application process as required.
• More information about the Dietitian Nutritionist Program.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Occupational Therapy” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Occupational Therapy” in the Guaranteed Admissions Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admissions. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Complete an undergraduate degree at Pitt with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher.
• Complete all prerequisite courses required for admission to the OTD program with a minimum grade of B.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Complete the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) process (including experience hours, references, personal statement, and essay questions) by October 1st of the year applying for admission.
• More information about the OTD program.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your undergraduate application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Pharmacy” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Pharmacy” in the Guaranteed Admissions Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admissions. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• To be selected for the PharmD Guaranteed Admissions Program, students should have an SAT score of 1330 or higher with a SAT Math score of 660 or higher, or a 29 ACT Composite score.
• Students offered the Pharmacy Guaranteed Admissions Program must earn the following in the pre-professional courses at the University of Pittsburgh:
  • A letter grade of a C or better in all pre-professional courses with no repeated courses
  • A 3.25 or greater overall GPA in the pre-professional courses
  • A 3.25 or greater GPA in the required Math and Science courses at the University of Pittsburgh (AP credits may be acceptable).
• To exercise the Pharmacy Guarantee, all applicants must:
  • Submit the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) scores
  • Submit a completed PharmCAS application
  • Participate in a satisfactory interview prior to School of Pharmacy admission
• For more information on the PharmD program.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. When you submit your undergraduate application for admission, you can either select “Pre-Physical Therapy” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Physical Therapy” in the Guaranteed Admissions Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class and achieve a 1410 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) or 31 ACT Composite score.
• Maintain a 3.5 or better science and overall grade point average (GPA) while enrolled in an undergraduate program at Pitt.
• Complete all prerequisite coursework required for admission to the DPT program.
• Achieve minimum scores at the 50th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Demonstrate evidence of adequate exposure to the field of physical therapy.
• Complete the PT Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) process as required.
• More information about the DPT program.

International students are not eligible for this guarantee.

For initial consideration, you can either select “Pre-Physician Assistant Program” as your Intended Field of Study in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, or select “Physician Assistant” in the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students can be considered for the guarantee. Your complete undergraduate application for admission and supporting credentials must be received by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) by January 15.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be in the top 10% of high school graduating class.
• Achieve a combined SAT Math & Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 1450 (33 ACT Composite score).

Candidates meeting these criteria will receive initial notification of their eligibility to apply for the guarantee by the undergraduate Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. A letter from the Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will be sent asking for the candidate to submit additional information directly to the PA Program in support of their candidacy with a deadline. Students selected on the basis of their submissions will be notified by the PA Program if they are awarded the guarantee.

Students offered the guarantee must earn an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher and a science GPA of 3.5 or higher at Pitt; complete the prerequisite courses and requirements for the PA Program; and meet with a PA Studies faculty or staff member at least once a year providing proof of GPA and courses taken.

Students offered the guarantee must complete their undergraduate degree at Pitt in four years.

More information about the Physician Assistant program.

• A separate application is not necessary for consideration. All first-year applicants to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences who choose “Biological Sciences” or “Psychology” will be reviewed for the guarantee. In addition, applicants also will be reviewed for the guarantee if they choose “Public Health” from the Guaranteed Admission Program dropdown box on the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Only prospective first-year students are eligible for consideration.

To be considered for the guarantee, applicants should:

• Be in the top 10% of their high school class; achieve a 1360 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Math sections of the SAT or a composite score of 30 or higher on the ACT.
• Maintain a minimum 3.3 grade point average while completing prerequisite courses at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores, with minimum scores of at least the 70th percentile on the Verbal section, 60th percentile on the Quantitative section, and 3.5 or better on the Analytical Writing section, along with your SOPHAS application and any other required materials. **

The following master’s programs currently participate*:

• Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (MPH)
• Biostatistics (MS, MS-HDS, or MS-SCG)
• Environmental and Occupational Health (MPH or MS)
• Epidemiology (MPH or MS-45 credits)
• Health Policy and Management (MPH)
• Human Genetics (MPH, MS, or MS in Genome Bioinformatics; excluding MS in Genetic Counseling)
• Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (MPH-MIC, MPH-PEL or MS)

Review our school-wide and department prerequisites.

Note: Pitt students who are not eligible for guaranteed admission can still consider other options, including the Graduate School of Public Health’s
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program.

Still want more information? Visit our website.

* As of May 2019, these programs participate in the Guaranteed Admission Program. Please contact Pitt Public Health before applying for the most up to date list.

**Even with a guaranteed offer of admission, applicants must still officially apply to Pitt Public Health. Application instructions can be found on our website.