Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions Criteria
- Completion of at least 60 credits of coursework prior to matriculating to SHRS. Applications may be submitted while prerequisite requirements are in progress.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0). Please note that admission to some programs is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission.
- Minimum grade of C- in all prerequisite courses
- Please refer to department web pages for specific program prerequisite requirements.
External Transfer
Students transferring from a school other than the University of Pittsburgh must apply through the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Transfer students must also submit the supplemental information required for SHRS (this supplemental information is part of the transfer application). Contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at 412-624-7488 with any questions.
Internal Transfer – Pitt students only
Students transferring to the Communication Science and Emergency Medicine Programs need ONLY fill out the Undergraduate Academic Program Change Form after completion of at least 3 semesters. This form is available in the Academic Center of the school they are currently attending.
University of Pittsburgh students applying to all other SHRS programs must complete the SHRS Online Application. Students are required to submit an essay, one letter of recommendation, and a Pitt transcript. A student copy of the Pitt transcript is available at the University Registrar’s Office, G-3 Thackeray Hall. Coursework completed at other institutions must also be submitted. A copy of transcript (s) submitted to Pitt is acceptable. An application fee is not required for internal transfer applications.
If you are applying to more than one program you must submit a separate application and all required documents for each program.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete all admission requirements prior to enrollment. Please visit the individual department web pages for more information.
*Please note that some SHRS programs require you to complete clinical education/internships/practicum or supervised practice at facilities external to the University. Many facilities require a criminal background check, an Act 33/34 clearance, and a drug screen to determine whether you are qualified to participate in the clinical education. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse.