2018-19 University of Pittsburgh Exchange Factsheet - Incoming Exchange Students

Sep 30, 2026

2018-19 University of Pittsburgh exchange factsheet for incoming exchange students covering campus location, key contact details, and practical support for arrival and communication. It outlines admissions flow with nomination requirements, online application steps, account activation, and questionnaire completion guidance. The document provides academic calendar and deadlines for international student check-in, course periods, and final exams, plus tuition and fee notes, application materials, and English language proficiency conditions for non-native speakers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

CONTACT INFORMATION

General Office Information

Contact for Incoming & Outgoing Students

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Admission process overview

Academic Calendar & Deadlines

International Student Check-in

Courses duration

Final Exams

Application Materials & Requirements

Tuition Costs & Fees

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Nomination and application steps

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Choice of courses

Full-time enrollment

Registration

University of Pittsburgh CAMPUS: OAKLAND (PITTSBURGH) 2018‐19 Factsheet for Incoming Exchange Students CONTACT INFORMATION | General Office Information | Study Abroad Office, University Center for International Studies, University of Pittsburgh
802 William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
☏ +1 412‐383‐7413 􀀚 +1 412‐383‐1766 􀀍 [abroad@pitt.edu](abroad@pitt.edu) 􀀗 [internationalexchanges.pitt.edu](internationalexchanges.pitt.edu) | | --- | --- | | Contact for Incoming & Outgoing Students | Jessica SUN (Ms. )
Exchange Program Manager & Graduate Fellowships Advisor
☏ +1 412‐383‐7165 􀀍 [Jessicasun@pitt.edu](Jessicasun@pitt.edu) | | ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Details for the admission process: [http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/overallprocess](http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/overallprocess) | | Academic Calendar & Deadlines | | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | | --- | --- | --- | | International Student Check‐in | Aug. 18 – 19, 2018 (Tentative) | Jan. 4 – 6, 2019 (Tentative) | | Courses duration | Aug. 27, 2017 – Dec. 7, 2018 | Jan. 7, 2019 – Apr. 19, 2019 | | Final Exams | Dec. 10 – 15, 2018 | Apr. 22 – 27, 2019 | | | Nomination Deadlines | Application Deadlines | | --- | --- | --- | | Year (Fall & Spring) | March 1 | March 25 | | Fall (Semester 1) | March 1 | March 25 | | Spring (Semester 2) | October 1 | October 15 | See details: [http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/deadlines‐calendar](http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/deadlines‐calendar) | Application Materials & Requirements | 􀁸 Online application.
􀁸 Passport.
􀁸 English Language Requirements. Non‐native English speakers must meet one of the minimum requirements: IELTS Band Score 6.5 or TOELF iBT 80. Students who score less than 100 on the TOEFL iBT or Band 7.0 on the IELTS must take an additional proficiency test upon arrival.
􀁸 Transcripts.
See details: [http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/eligibility](http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/eligibility) | | --- | --- | | Tuition Costs & Fees | Tuition: No tuition costs.
Special Fees: For select courses that require special equipment, such the physical education courses or studio art courses, fees maybe charged. For a list of the courses, please see the “Special Course Related Fees” for the following website here: [http://www.registrar.pitt.edu/courseclass.html](http://www.registrar.pitt.edu/courseclass.html).
Pitt does not offer any scholarships to incoming exchange students. | 2018‐19 University of Pittsburgh Exchange Factsheet 1 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS In order to be an exchange student, your home institutions must nominate you. Incoming exchange students should check‐in with the home institution to ensure the nomination. 1. Go to the International Exchanges Website at [http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/apply](http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/apply. Select)[. Select](http://internationalexchanges.pitt.edu/apply. Select) the correct campus and begin the correct application. 2. Indicate whether or not you have received your login credentials. 3. Afterwards, fill out the following form. Upon completion, an automated email will request for you to activate and verify the account. Remember to write down your password, as you will use this email and password to log into the account to submit your application and for procedures after admission. “First Name” indicates your given name, whereas “Last Name”indicates your family name. 4. Once you have re‐entered the application after you have received the email confirmation, you will be asked to choose the terms that you wish to come. Note that exchange students should select either Spring, \#\#\#\#, Fall, \#\#\#\# or Year (Fall & Spring), \#\#\#\#. 5. Students will then be brought to The Program Application Page. Each item is a link with either an online form or instructions. 2018‐19 University of Pittsburgh Exchange Factsheet 2 6. Fill out the Admiss

FAQs

What is required from a student’s home institution for the exchange application?

The home institution must nominate the student. Incoming exchange students should confirm the nomination with the home institution before applying.

What are the key academic deadlines for the 2018-19 exchange program?

The factsheet lists international student check-in windows, course duration dates for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019, and final exam periods for both semesters, along with nomination and application deadlines for each term.

Which English language requirements apply to non-native English speakers?

Non-native speakers must meet minimum requirements such as an IELTS band score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80. Students below the specified thresholds must take an additional proficiency test upon arrival.

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