@hailtopitt1787 hi! I have a few questions. 1). What exactly do you look for in a prospective transfer student? 2). After all materials are in, how long does it take to receive an admissions decision? 3). When will admitted transfer students receive notification if they are awarded a scholarship?
Transfer requirements will vary based on the academic school that you are applying to. You can find those here: https://oafa.pitt.edu/apply/admissions-process/transfers/transfer-creditgpa-guidelines/
We will still review your application holistically. Holistic review takes into consideration factors such as grade trends, cumulative grade point average, number of credits completed, the level of challenge of your curriculum, your intended field of study, transferability of credits, coursework relevant to your school/major, and the type(s) of institution(s) you have attended. You must also be eligible to re-enroll at all prior institutions attended from the standpoint of academic, financial, and disciplinary records.
Transfer students and continuing students who were not awarded a scholarship as an incoming freshman are not eligible for University academic scholarships. Transfer and continuing students are encouraged to seek potential scholarship funding through the University’s scholarship database, PittFund$Me, found on the my.pitt.edu student portal.
Regards,
-Pitt Admissions Staffer
Hi,
I’m wondering how long it takes to hear back from admissions? I was initially told 2-4 weeks for transfers, but now I’m hearing 4-6 weeks.
@magnolia31 I always say 4-6 weeks is the most reliable waiting time. If it takes longer than that, definitely reach out to our office so we can give you an update on your status.
@hailtopitt1787 Hello, students how have already applied to upitt as a freshman and plan on applying as a transfer are they less likely to get in?