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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown was founded in 1927 and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Offering over 50 undergraduate degrees and certificates, Pitt-Johnstown is a vital knowledge center and the foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown was founded in 1927 and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Offering over 50 undergraduate degrees and certificates, Pitt-Johnstown is a vital knowledge center and the foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development; it provides a high-quality educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21st century; offers a supportive living-learning environment that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, is current, and is responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs, and to our communities needs. Our picturesque campus with over 655 acres of natural environment and beautiful vistas provides the perfect background for a purposeful education. Johnstown and its surrounding communities offer many off-campus attractions for students; only 70 miles from Pittsburgh, and a few hours’ drive from the major metropolitan centers of Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Cleveland.

About Pitt-Johnstown

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere, an outstanding record of student success, and a scenic natural environment.

Pitt-Johnstown was founded in 1927 and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and places results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown:

  • Is a vital knowledge ceanisationsorgnter and the foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development;
  • Provides a high-quality educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21st century;
  • Offers a supportive living-learning environment that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, is current, and is responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs and to our communities’ needs; and
  • Is located on 729 picturesque acres, 70 miles from Pittsburgh and a few hours from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Cleveland.
    Pitt-Johnstown’s excellence is reflected by the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff, the record of achievements of more than 22,000 alumni, the satisfaction of area employers, and the commendations of many external organizations.

Mission

To offer a high-quality educational experience in a supportive living-learning environment that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current, and that is responsive both to our students’ personal and professional needs and to our communities’ needs.

Vision

To be the regional leader educating for success in the Real World. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success.

Explore our beautiful 729-acre campus with a student ambassador as your guide. Hear from faculty and staff about our commitment to affordability, supportive living-learning environment, and outstanding student success record. By the end of the day, we hope you decide Pitt-Johnstown is the right fit for you.

    Application Process & Review

    To be considered for admission, applicants must submit:

    • Application for Admission (Fee waived)
    • Online or Paper
      • Online or Paper
    • Official High School Transcript, Self-Reported Academic Record (available on the On-Line Application for Admission), or GED.

    Optional items include:

    • Standardized Exam Scores (SAT or ACT)
    • SAT (2934)
    • ACT (3735)
      • SAT (2934)
      • ACT (3735)
    • Letter(s) of Recommendation
    • Essay

    Upon receipt of your completed application for admission and required materials, your application is routed to an Admissions Counselor for initial review. Applicants will be notified of their decision via email and direct postal mail (US residents). In situations where a student is not offered a seat in a particular academic program, they may be offered admission to Pitt-Johnstown as an Undeclared student, or offered admission to another academic program. Regardless, all students enrolled at Pitt-Johnstown will receive the support and advising to meet their academic, personal, and career goals.

    Highly qualified applicants may be considered for early admission to select University of Pittsburgh graduate programs through our Guaranteed Admission Program.

    Test Optional Policy

    Freshman applicants may choose whether or not to submit SAT and/or ACT scores for admission. Pitt-Johnstown bases its admission decision on the whole student, with emphasis placed on the quality of work reflected in your high school transcript. Our goal is to predict a student's potential for success in their chosen academic program.

    The Office of International Services at Pitt-Johnstown is dedicated to offering exceptional support to international students before and during their stay at the university.

    Services provided include pre-departure orientation, visa status guidance and other immigration-related counselling, off-campus employment authorizations, and other related services.

    We provide free airport transportation to all new international students who arrive at the Johnstown Regional Airport.

    Pitt-Johnstown Financial Aid

    Scholarship eligibility for incoming first-year or new students to Pitt-Johnstown will be assessed by the Admissions Office upon acceptance.

    Process For Continuing Students

    Each year, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Financial Aid Office awards numerous Gift and Endowed (G&E) scholarships, made available to deserving students through the generosity of many individuals, clubs, organizations, industries, businesses, and foundations.

    The selection of scholarship recipients is based on specific criteria defined by the donor. A student’s academic performance and financial need may also be considered when deciding upon qualified candidates. Most G&E scholarships are geared toward continuing students; Pitt-Johnstown may require students to complete a scholarship application for consideration.

    To access the application, please log into https://my.pitt.edu and search for PittFund$Me. Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee selection, however, by completing the application, students are automatically considered for each scholarship that Pitt-Johnstown offers as well as several outside scholarships. For a complete list of institutional scholarships, please visit pitt.scholarshipuniverse.com/public and filter for the Johnstown campus.

    General Requirements

    For consideration, students must:

    • be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a degree-seeking program at Pitt-Johnstown.
    • have successfully completed 12 credits as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Johnstown.
    • have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
    • complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
    • be registered for the upcoming fall term by May 15.
    • comply with Pitt-Johnstown's satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.
    • not be in default on an educational loan or not owe repayment on a federal grant.
    • not have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.

    Scholarship Exclusions/Adjustments

    Limited G&E funds are available to full scholarship recipients. Scholarship awards may be adjusted if Financial Aid determines a student is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship or tuition remission.
    Any student who receives a scholarship and/or grant awards that total more than Pitt-Johnstown’s annual cost of attendance, as defined by the Financial Aid Office, will have one or more awards reduced or canceled.
    The Financial Aid Office awards G&E scholarships based upon the information available at the time of the award, including intended major or cumulative GPA, as well as any other possible variables. In the event that this information is inaccurate or changes, the Financial Aid Office has the right to reduce, change, or cancel the award.

    At Pitt-Johnstown, we are Mountain Cat Proud of our more than 22,000 alumni who are making a difference right here and around the world, experiencing professional success, finding personal fulfillment, and serving their communities!

    Your alma mater salutes you, and our desire is to serve and support you throughout your life. After all, you’re a student once, but a Pitt-Johnstown alumnus forever. We believe in a lifelong, mutually beneficial relationship between the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and each of our graduates.

      Kudos for Pitt-Johnstown

      Pitt-Johnstown’s strong commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, community citizenship, and outreach to veterans has resulted in national recognition — further evidence of Pitt-Johnstown’s ascent to the forefront of baccalaureate colleges.

      • Recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North, ranking Pitt-Johnstown as the 8th Best Public School, the 12th Best Regional College, and the 5th Best for Veterans in 2024.
      • Pitt-Johnstown has been named a "Best College in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review for the 12th consecutive year, joining a select listing of colleges nationally. In its profile of Pitt-Johnstown, The Princeton Review commended the University for being "an excellent undergraduate campus to explore scientific fields" as well as engineering and education programs that "have a high success rate."
      • Pitt-Johnstown has been cited in US News & World Report along with Brown and Georgetown as “schools that build in-demand job skills.”
      • Pitt-Johnstown's partnership with Outlier, that focuses on expanding access and affordability to quality education, was selected by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 innovations of 2020.
      • "President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll" - Pitt-Johnstown has been named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which annually recognizes institutions of higher education that support exemplary community service programs and raise the visibility of effective practices in campus community partnerships. This is the sixth time Pitt-Johnstown, has been named to the Honor Roll.
      • "Military Friendly School®" - For the seventh year in a row, Pitt-Johnstown has been recognized by GI Jobs as a Military Friendly School. The 2019 list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
      • "Colleges of Distinction" - Pitt-Johnstown has received national recognition from Colleges of Distinction for the integrity of its truly individualized and engaging education and as an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction.
      • "Seven Seals Award" - Pitt-Johnstown received this honor in 2014 due to to its outstanding support of veterans. The distinction is awarded by the Department of Defense's Office of Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
      • "Highest Return on Investment" - Pitt-Johnstown has been recognized for providing one of the highest returns on investment in the state by AffordableCollegesOnline.org. Of the 402 Pennsylvania colleges and universities analyzed, Pitt-Johnstown was 21st among the ranked schools.
      • "Top 100 Organization" - Pitt-Johnstown has been named a "Top 100 Organization" by Pennsylvania Business Central for four years in a row.
      • Noel-Levitz - Results from the most recent Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show that Pitt-Johnstown continues to rate above its peers in areas including quality of campus services, services to help students decide a career, and overall service to students.
      • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) - Survey results consistently provide favorable comparisons to peer and aspirant schools.

      Pitt-Johnstown a 'Best In the Northeast' College for 12th Consecutive Year

      The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is one of the best colleges in the Northeast United States according to The Princeton Review, a nationally known education services company. Pitt-Johnstown is one of 229 institutions The Princeton Review recommends in its website feature, "2018 Best Colleges: Region by Region."

      US News & World Report, 2021 Edition: "Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast"

      The U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Ranking is an annual set of rankings of American colleges and universities published by U.S. News & World Report beginning in 1983. They are the most widely quoted of their kind in the United States.The four overall rankings – National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities and Regional Colleges – are based on factors that indicate academic quality, such graduation rates and faculty resources.

      Brookings: Pitt-Johnstown Tops in Area for ‘Value-Added’ Earning Potential

      The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program ranked the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as the top four-year university in the region for the institution’s impact on actual, mid-career earnings of graduates (“value-added”).

      Military Friendly Designation

      The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown has been designated a Military Friendly School® by Viqtory Media. The honor acknowledges colleges, universities, and trade schools that do the most to embrace military students, and dedicate resources to ensure success in the classroom and after graduation.

      Pitt-Johnstown: 90 Years Old and Better Than Ever

      The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown launched on May 12, 1927. In addition to marking its 90th year in 2017, Pitt-Johnstown also celebrated the 50th year of the campus in its Richland Township location, and the 10th year that Dr. Jem Spectar has served as university president. Pitt-Johnstown marked the founding with numerous campus and community events

      Academic Success Center

      The Academic Success Center supports Pitt-Johnstown’s mission to offer a high-quality educational experience by providing comprehensive services designed to strengthen learning, promote success, and enhance retention of students.

      Pitt-Johnstown Book Center

      The Pitt-Johnstown Book Center is your source for textbook purchases and rentals, educational supplies, and university merchandise. Located in the ground floor of the Student Union, the bookstore also offers Mountain Cat apparel, accessories, and souvenirs.

      Owen Library

      Owen Library provides access to a vast array of databases, which include journal articles, ebooks, images, streaming video and statistical data. The library holds more than 230,000 items and provides access to about 7 million volumes in the University Library System.

      Career and Professional Services

      Pitt-Johnstown's Office of Career and Professional Services helps you find a job. From day one, our team assists you in identifying and reaching your career and professional goals. Pitt-Johnstown is proud of its 96% placement rate for graduates.

      Student Conduct & Judicial Affairs

      Pitt-Johnstown upholds a climate of civility through conduct standards, educational programs, and intervention efforts. The intention is to encourage and promote appropriate behavior, enhance education, and develop the moral reasoning abilities of the student body.

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