Admissions

First-Year Student Admissions

Prospective students who have not earned college credits since graduating from high school with a diploma or GED should consult this section for information on admission.

Admissions Contact Information
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Office of Admissions
Hanley Library Building
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA  16701
800-872-1787 or 814-362-7693
admissions@upb.pitt.edu
www.upb.pitt.edu

High School Preparation

First-Year Student applicants to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford should have completed a minimum of 15 units of credit in college preparatory courses. Flexibility exists within this requirement.

First-Year students applying to the Associate Degree in Nursing program will be admitted directly who have completed the required 16 units of credits in college preparatory courses, earned a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.75 and a minimum SAT score of 1110 (math and critical reading) or ACT score of 22. For students with SAT/ACT scores, how you wish to present yourself to the Admissions Committee should be a personal decision. If you do not consider your test results to be an accurate reflection of your past academic performance and future academic potential, you may want to apply test-optional. Subsequently, if you have SAT/ACT results you believe add to your overall academic portfolio, you are invited to submit those scores.

First-Year students applying to the Bachelor of Science degree in radiological science program will be admitted with a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.50 and a minimum SAT score (or ACT equivalent score) of 960. Students transferring from another college or university must have completed a minimum of 12 college-level credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. Students failing to meet these criteria may be admitted to a preparatory program.

Application Procedures

First Year Students seeking admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford must complete the free online application and submit high school documentation.  For students not applying for admission to the AS in Nursing, BS in Nursing or Radiological Science programs, the SAT and/or ACT test scores are not required and are optional for the student to submit. If you do not consider your test results to be an accurate reflection of your past academic performance and future academic potential, you may want to apply test-optional. Subsequently, if you have SAT/ACT results you believe add to your overall academic portfolio, you are invited to submit those scores.

Application Deadlines

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford practices a rolling admissions policy, meaning there is not a specific deadline by which prospective students must apply. Applicants are reviewed and informed of admission decisions on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Note: International students must apply by:
June 1: for fall term admission
October 1: for spring term admission
Note:  We do not admit International Students for summer term.
International application requirements can be found online.

Enrollment Fee/Tuition Deposit

Once accepted, students must reserve their positions in the upcoming class by submitting a nontransferable, nonrefundable $225 enrollment fee.  The priority commitment date is May 1 for the fall term.

Transfer Student Admissions

Prospective students who are high school graduates or GED holders and have attended postsecondary institutions, colleges, or universities (except those who took college classes while in high school / dual-enrollment and are considered first-year students with advanced standing) apply for admission as transfer students using the free online application

Students transferring from another college or university must have completed a minimum of 12 college-level credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students failing to meet these criteria may be admitted on a provisional basis after further review of additional information such as extenuating circumstances, high school performance and/or SAT/ACT scores.

AS in Nursing, BS in Nursing and Radiological Science Students transferring from another college or university must have completed a minimum of 12 college-level credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Students failing to meet these criteria may be admitted to a preparatory program.

Transfer Application Procedures

Transfer students who wish to be considered for admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford must complete the free online application, submit an official high school transcript or GED, and an official transcript from each postsecondary institution attended (whether or not it is intended that all courses will be counted toward a degree at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford).

NOTE: International transfer students must apply by:
June 1: for fall term admission
October 1: for spring term admission
Note:  We do not admit International Students for summer term.
International application requirements can be found online.

Evaluation of Transfer Credits

Credits earned at another accredited institution are evaluated by the Pitt-Bradford Registrar, which determines the number of advanced standing credits the transfer student will be awarded and the distribution of these credits in relation to the school’s degree requirements and University policy.  For transfer equivalency details see our online information.

Readmission

Students who previously attended the University of Pittsburgh then attended other institutions and wish to return to the University are considered transfer students and must reapply following the guidelines for transfer students. 

Former University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students who have not attended another institution and have not attended Pitt-Bradford for three consecutive semesters and left in good academic standing may be readmitted after submitting a Readmission form available via the Office of Admissions.  Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@upb.pitt.edu.

Applicants for the Nursing programs have additional requirements for re-admission to the ASN Major. Contact the Office of Admissions or the Nursing Program office for full details.

Freshman Guarantees For Pitt Graduate/Professional Schools Through Pitt’s Regional Campuses

• Business Administration
• Communication Science (Speech Pathology/Audiology)
• Dental Medicine
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Informatics
• Information Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Freshman and Sophomore: Public Health
• Public and International Affairs
• Rehabilitation Technology
• Sports Medicine
• Sports Science
• Social Work

The University of Pittsburgh is a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes the top 62 research institutions in North America. It is also one of the top recipients of National Institutes of Health research dollars and is affiliated with the internationally renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). For outstanding freshman applicants, the University offers a limited number of freshman guarantees to some of its most competitive graduate and professional programs.

During your undergraduate career at one of Pitt’s regional campuses, as you complete the academic course work related to your guarantee program, there also will be plenty of out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities available to you that will allow you to complement your course work with experiential learning in the form of volunteer work, internships, and/or undergraduate research. The cities where our regional campuses are located offer many such opportunities. You are encouraged to take full advantage of them as you plan your undergraduate career.

To be considered for a graduate/professional school guarantee, as a prospective freshman you must apply to one of our regional campuses at Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, or Titusville and indicate the pre-professional field of study on your admissions application unless otherwise noted, below. Note that these are guidelines for guarantee consideration, as competition may vary from year to year. Application early in the senior year of high school is recommended. See this site for more details:  https://admissions.pitt.edu/guaranteed-admissions-programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Accounting Guarantees Katz Graduate School of Business

• Apply for freshman admission to a regional campus as a business major.
• Be in top 10% of high school graduating class and score 1410 or higher on SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 30 ACT.
• Students who do not attend high schools that rank but who have an “A” average in high school, and who score 1410 or higher on the SAT, will be considered.
• Earn a business degree as a full-time undergraduate student at a University of Pittsburgh regional campus.
• Earn a cumulative GPA at the University of Pittsburgh of at least 3.50.
• 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 by the MBA admissions team. Students must apply to the full-time or part-time MBA program after graduation from a regional campus.
• The GMAT is waived for the MS in accounting program. Students must apply to the MS in accounting program during their senior year in business at a regional campus or after graduation from business.
• The offer of guaranteed admission for the MBA or MS in accounting program remains in effect for five years after graduation from a business major at a regional campus.
• For information about the Katz Graduate School of Business, go to www.katz.pitt.edu

Communication Science Disorders (speech pathology/audiology) Grantee School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Indicate Pre-Communication Science on admissions application.
• Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1410 or 30 ACT.
• Complete the Bachelor of Arts degree at a regional campus with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher, as well as a GPA of 3.75 or higher in the core pre-requisite courses for communication science disorders.
• 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.
• For information about the CSD graduate program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/macsd.

School of Dental Medicine Guarantee

• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school class with 1470 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 32 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 their undergraduate years.
• Seek research opportunities in a related field.
• Seek opportunities for community service.
• 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.

School of Education Guarantee for Admission into the Master of Education (M.Ed.) or the Master of Teaching (MAT) Programs

• Earn a 3.5 grade point average in high school and a minimum 1310 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 28 ACT.
• Maintain a 3.25 grade point average as a full-time undergraduate student at a regional campus (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 Information Session.
• Declare the specific teacher education program by the end of the junior year.
• 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 OPI examination administered by ACTFL.
• Show evidence of substantial experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, etc.
• For information about the Graduate School of Education, contact: Wesley Vaina, Director of Admissions and Enrollment for the School of Education.

Swanson School of Engineering Graduate Program Guarantee

• Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1510 (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 33 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
• https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/

Health Informatics Guarantee School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Complete an undergraduate degree at Pitt with an overall QPA 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 MS-HIS or MS-HIS RHIA Options.
• For information about the Health Informatics graduate program go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/mshis.

Master of Science in Information Science Guarantee

• Only 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.
• Indicate an intended field of study of Information Systems or Information Technology on your undergraduate application to a Pitt regional campus and select “Information Sciences” from the Guaranteed Admission Program drop-down box on the application.
• Complete relocation to the Pittsburgh campus School of Computing and Information after accruing at least 24 credits at a regional campus in the required pre-requisite courses (as defined on the school’s website) with a 3.00 cumulative GPA or greater.
• Complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) Program within the School of Computing and Information. Completion of the BSIS program and enrollment in the MSIS program must occur within five calendar years of this notification.
• 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.

School of Law Guarantee

• Indicate Pre-Law on admissions application.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1360 SAT or 29 ACT test result.
• While enrolled full-time at a regional campus, maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
• Complete an undergraduate degree at a regional campus.
• At point of application to law school, satisfy a standard character review and attain a 160 LSAT result.
• Note: For students not eligible for a freshman 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.
• For information about the School of Law, go to www.law.pitt.edu.

Occupational Therapy Guarantee - School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Indicate Pre-Occupational Therapy on admissions application.
• Complete an undergraduate degree at a regional campus with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher; completion of the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B and prerequisite GPA of 3.6.
• 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 GRE General Test.
• Complete the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) process as required.
• For information about the OT program, go to www.shrs.pitt.edu/mot.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree-School of Pharmacy

• Students selected for the GAP will have a reserved seat in the School of Pharmacy after their sophomore year (second pre-pharmacy year).
• 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.
• A selected student should maintain a 3.25 GPA (in both science and math courses and overall) while satisfying the course work required during the two pre-pharmacy years.
• For more information on the PharmD program
• International students are not eligible for this guarantee.

Physical Therapy Guarantee - School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Indicate Pre-Physical Therapy on admissions application.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class and achieve a 1410 SAT I (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 30 ACT score.
• Maintain a 3.5 or better science and overall grade point average (GPA) while enrolled in an undergraduate program at a regional campus.
• 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.
• For information about Pitt Public Health, go to www.publichealth.pitt.edu.

Physician Assistant Guarantee-School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Be in the top 10% of high school graduating class.
• Achieve a combined SAT Math & Critical Reading (verbal) score of 1450 (32 ACT Composite score).
• Students offered the freshman 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 PA faculty 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.
• Up to 5 guarantees will be offered each year.
• More information about the Physician Assistant program.
• International students are not eligible for this guarantee.

Graduate School of Public Health (Pitt Public Health) Guarantee

• Apply to a regional campus.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1360 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT Composite score.
• Maintain a minimum 3.3 grade point average while satisfying the minimum course work requirements.
• Complete an undergraduate degree at a regional campus.
• Achieve minimum scores of 155 (70th percentile) on the Verbal section, 152 (60th percentile) on the Quantitative section, and a score of 3.5 or better on the Analytical Writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• New for 2018: Graduate School of Public Health (Pitt Public Health) Sophomore Guarantee
• Enrolled, achieve, and maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA while at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
• Receive satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): for Pitt Public Health, GRE scores must be at least 155 (70th percentile) on the Verbal section, 152 (60th percentile) on the Quantitative section, and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section.
• Complete an undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
• Complete the prerequisite courses listed at http://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/requirements. 

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) Guarantee

• Apply to a regional campus.
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class with a 1360 SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT result.
• Maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average in arts and sciences while satisfying the minimum course work requirements.
• Achieve minimum scores of 154 each on verbal and quantitative sections and a scores 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 and International Affairs, or Master of International Development programs. The offer of guaranteed admission remains in effect for three years after graduation from one of the regional campuses with a bachelor’s degree.
• For information about GSPIA, go to www.gspia.pitt.edu.

School of Social Work Guarantee

• Apply to a regional campus.
• Indicate Pre-Social Work on the admissions application.
• Earn a 3.5 grade point average in high school with a 1270 SAT combined Critical Reading and Math) or 26 ACT result.
• 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.
• For information about the School of Social Work, go to www.socialwork.pitt.edu.

Re-admission: Returning Students

Matriculated students (not including continuing education, nondegree-seeking, or visiting students) who interrupt their enrollment for more than three consecutive terms or have attended another school, and who have not been suspended for academic reasons must reapply for admission through the Office of Admissions. Students who interrupt their enrollment for less than three consecutive terms may return and register for classes by contacting the Enrollment Services Office.

Applicants for the Nursing programs have additional requirements for re-admission to the ASN Major. Contact the Office of Admissions or the Nursing Program office for full details.

Readmission of student service members to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

As part of the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will promptly readmit a service member with the same academic status they had when last attending or accepted for admission. This requirement applies to any student who cannot attend school due to military service.

Definitions

Military service (or service in the uniformed services)- Voluntary or involuntary service in the armed forces, including service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time National Guard duty under federal authority, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under a call or order to active duty of more than 30 consecutive days. This does not include National Guard service under state authority.

Service member-Someone who is a member of, applies to be a member of, performs, has performed, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in the uniformed services.

Appropriate officer-A warrant, commissioned, or noncommissioned officer authorized to give such notice by the military service concerned.

Armed Forces-The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Active duty-Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. Active duty includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, and attendance, while in the active military service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned. Active duty does not include full-time National Guard duty.

Notice and Procedure

The student must notify the school of their military service and intention to return to school as follows:

• Notification of military service. The student attending the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (or an appropriate officer of the armed forces or official of the Department of Defense) must give oral or written notice of such service to the Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as far in advance as is reasonable under the circumstances. This notice does not have to indicate whether the student intends to return to the school and may not be subject to any rule of timeliness. (Timeliness must be determined by the facts in each case.) Alternatively, at the time of readmission, the student may submit an attestation of military service that necessitated their absence from school. No notice is required if precluded by military necessity, such as service in operations that are classified or would be compromised by such notice.

Notification of intent to return to school. The student must also give oral or written notice of their intent to return to their program of study to the Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford within three years after the completion of the period of service. A student who is hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness or injury incurred or aggravated during the performance of service must notify the Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford within two years after the end of the period needed for recovery from the illness or injury. A student who fails to apply for readmission within these periods does not automatically forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject to the applicable University of Pittsburgh at Bradford policies or practices generally governing student leaves of absence, readmission, and/or reinstatement.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford suggests that students providing Notification of military service or Notification of intent to return to school do so by sending an email to the Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford at the following address upbacct@pitt.edu, or orally by calling 814-362-7602, in order to ensure accuracy and expeditious processing, but such notice is not required to follow any particular format. When a student is requesting readmission, they will be required to provide any supporting documentation requested by the University, in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 668.18(g).

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will promptly readmit the student into the next class or classes in the program beginning after they provide notice of intent to reenroll, unless they request a later date or unusual circumstances that require the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to admit them at a later date.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will admit the student with the same academic status, which means:

• to the same program to which the student was last admitted or, if that exact program is no longer offered, the program that is most similar to that program, unless they choose a different program;
• at the same enrollment status, unless the student wants to enroll at a different enrollment status;
• with the same number of credit hours previously completed, unless the student is readmitted to a different program to which the completed credit hours are not transferable; and
• with the same academic standing (e.g., with the same satisfactory academic progress status) the student previously had.

If the student is readmitted to the same program, for the first academic year in which they return, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will assess the tuition and fee charges that they were or would have been assessed for the academic year during which they left the school. However, if their veteran’s education benefits or other service member education benefits will pay the higher tuition and fee charges that other students in the program are paying for the year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford may assess those charges to the student as well.

If the student is admitted to a different program, and for subsequent academic years for a student admitted to the same program, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will assess no more than the tuition and fee charges that other students in the program are assessed for that academic year.

The cumulative length of the absence and of all previous absences from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for military service may not exceed five years. Only the time the student spends actually performing service is counted.

Helping students to be readmitted and when it might not occur

If the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford determines that the student is not prepared to resume the program with the same academic status at the point where they left off or will not be able to complete the program, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will make reasonable efforts at no extra cost to the student to help them become prepared or to enable them to complete the program. This may include providing refresher courses and/or other remedial measures as the University deems appropriate under the circumstances.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is not required to readmit the student if it determines:

• that there are no reasonable efforts it can take to prepare the student to resume the program at the point where they left off or to enable them to complete the program; or
• that after it makes reasonable efforts (those that do not place an undue hardship on the institution), the student is not prepared to resume or complete the program.

Undue hardship means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense considering the overall financial resources of the school and the impact of such action on its operation.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has the burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the student is not prepared to resume the program with the same academic status at the point where they left off or that they will not be able to complete the program.

Relocation (Internal transfer to another Pitt campus)

You may apply to relocate to the Pittsburgh campus (or any regional campus) during the term in which, upon completion, you will meet the minimum requirements outlined by that school. Please contact the school directly if you have questions regarding their minimum requirements. You may email Enrollment Services (upbacct@pitt.edu) to request the Relocation Form. The forms are being completed through DocuSign. Your application and file will be forwarded to the appropriate school in Pittsburgh (or at the regional campus to which you are applying). You will be contacted by the appropriate office at the campus to which you have applied concerning your acceptance. During this time, it is highly recommended that you also contact the housing office at the appropriate campus to which you are applying if you will be seeking housing. You should also contact the office of financial aid at the campus to which you are applying. Please note that Pitt-Bradford merit scholarships are not transferable to any other University of Pittsburgh campus.

Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate Disclosure

Statistical information concerning the graduation rate for the Bradford campus of the University of Pittsburgh, as required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, is available upon request from the Office of Admissions.