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Graduate Academic Regulations

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The information contained herein is provided for your reference. The University of Pittsburgh Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering reserves the right to correct and/or amend the information without advanced notice. Please be advised that University, School, and department policies and requirements are subject to periodic changes. While content and details of requirements may change and be applicable, specific requirement categories in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment will govern the student’s academic degree program.

For additional information about graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering please contact the graduate coordinator at 412-624-9630 or by email at che@engr.pitt.edu.

 

Graduate Regulations in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

The general School of Engineering regulations apply to all graduate programs in the School of Engineering. Special regulations and options that apply to the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department are discussed here.

 

MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering (Regular Program)

Any student who does not maintain a B (3.0 QPA) average in all MS- and PhD-level courses, or does not obtain a B grade or better in each of the five required core courses, is put on academic probation. The Graduate Faculty of the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering department will review all cases of probation each term and determine whether the student will be permitted to continue to pursue graduate study. Should a student receive a B- grade or lower in a required MS course, the student will be required to repeat that course and receive a B grade or better before being permitted to graduate.

 

Seminar attendance requirement

The seminar requirement was changed by the department on December 13, 2005. The following is the new requirement for both MS and PhD students:

  • Semesters 1-10 ( counting summer semesters): No change. Mandatory attendance at Fall and Spring term seminars with two free passes each term.
  • Semesters 11-15: Students must attend a minimum of 4 seminars each Fall and Spring term.
  • Semesters 16-: No mandatory requirement.

 

OTHER GUIDELINES

Academic Integrity Guidelines for the School of Engineering (PDF)

Thesis Formatting Guidelines (University Style Manual) (PDF)

 

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