University of Pittsburgh

1. 1 No online classes your first term

   Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences: "First-year students may not take online courses in their first term." "For students who begin in the summer or fall, they may not take online courses until the spring." Other Pitt schools set their own rules, so check yours.

   Pitt Undergraduate Catalog — Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
2. 2 Got an H? Great. Your GPA ignores it

   "Under this option, students earn an H if they do exceptional work (equivalent to an A- or higher under the letter grade system)". But "The H and S grades received under this option are counted toward graduation but are not computed in the student’s GPA." Only certain courses offer H/S/U.

   Pitt Undergraduate Catalog — regulations governing undergraduate study Pitt Office of the Provost — University Grading
3. 3 Two Incompletes? That is a warning

   "A student with a term GPA below 2.0, or more than one unresolved incomplete grade, or who fails to fulfill a specific academic program requirement will receive an Academic Review." It is a flag, not probation: "A student on Academic Review maintains Good Academic Standing."

   Pitt Office of the Provost — Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students
4. 4 Your diploma comes in the mail

   "With the exception of students who receive their diplomas at individual school ceremonies, all diplomas are mailed to students approximately four weeks after the official certification date for each graduation period." And "The official certification of degrees typically occurs several weeks after the ceremony." Keep your mailing address current.

   Pitt Undergraduate Catalog — regulations governing undergraduate study
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