High School Applicants
All applicants should obtain application forms and materials from the
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University Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-PITT
Early completion and return of forms to that same office will facilitate the admission process. Specific questions about the nursing program and curriculum can be answered through attending an Information Session in the School of Nursing.
Students should call the Nursing Student Services Office for an appointment at 412-624-4586 or 1-888-747-0794. You can apply directly over the web to the University of Pittsburgh.
All high school applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the University of Pittsburgh as well as those specifically for the School of Nursing. High school courses required of all applicants are:
Courses |
Units* |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Science with a related laboratory or the equivalent
(one unit must be in chemistry) |
3 |
| Academic Electives | 5 |
* A unit is allowed for the successful completion of one year of work in an accepted course.
** Two units of foreign language as an elective are highly recommended.
School of Nursing faculty recommend that students consider taking any of the following courses if offered: Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, or any Computer Class.