Undergraduate Admissions

Freshman Engineering Students

Students from the Freshman Engineering Program will be considered for admission into the Computer Engineering Program if they satisfy the following criteria.

1. Have completed the first term of the freshman year, i.e., Math 0220, Physics 0104, Engineering 0011, Chemistry 0960, plus a humanities or social science elective.
2. Have maintained a cumulative QPA of at least 2.00/4.00.

Note that the number of students admitted under these criteria is limited by the availability of space within the program.

Non-Engineering Pitt Students

Students from other segments of the University of Pittsburgh, including but not limited to the School of Arts and Sciences, the College of General Studies, the regional campuses, and other engineering programs, will be considered for admission into the Computer Engineering Program if they satisfy the following criteria.

1. Have essentially completed the freshman year, i.e., two calculus, two calculus-based physics, two chemistry, and one "C" programming course plus any liberal arts courses, all of which must be completed at the University of Pittsburgh.
2. Have maintained a cumulative QPA of at least 2.5/4.0.

Note that students who have completed part of their work at a community college or other college will be considered under the criteria for students from schools outside of the University of Pittsburgh as itemized below.

External Students

Any other students, including those from community colleges and other schools outside of the University of Pittsburgh, will be considered for admission into the Computer Engineering Program if they satisfy the following criteria.

1. Have essentially completed the freshman year, i.e., two calculus, two calculus-based physics, two chemistry, and one "C" programming course plus any liberal arts courses that are acceptable.
2. Have maintained a cumulative QPA of at least 2.50/4.00.
3. Are transferring from an accredited program. Second degree students will be considered for admission into the Computer Engineering Program under one of the criteria given above. The school or program of record of the first degree determines this.

Admissions Dates

The dates for submission of applications for admission to the Computer Engineering Program are as follows:

July 15 for the fall term
November 15 for the spring term
March 15 for the summer term

Courses & Grading

• Courses
• Substitute Courses and Special Projects
• Dual Degree
• Graduation Requirements
• Grading Policies

Related Links

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Freshman Engineering