Freshman Engineering Program
All engineering freshmen pursue a common academic program consisting of mathematics, chemistry, physics, humanities/social science electives, and two specially designed engineering-oriented courses. These courses provide freshman students with an overview of the fields and methods of engineering; introduce certain skills basic to engineering; and acquaint students with the interaction of skills, techniques, logic, and creativity in engineering problem formulation and solving.
Freshman students also participate in an engineering seminar,
conducted in part by the Freshman Engineering Leadership Team's
student mentors. These seminars provide general information on
the transition to college, discuss study skills, and provide an
overview of the various engineering fields.
Upon completion of the first-year curriculum, students with a 2.00 (or higher) choose their major from any of the nine departments or programs.
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Undergraduate Application
All incoming engineering students submit a general University
admission application. Simply be sure to indicate Engineering
Undecided (230100) as your first choice of major.
For additional information the admissions process (requesting
a hard copy application, applying online, requesting a University
catalog, etc.), please contact the University's Office
of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Choosing a Department
In the spring of their freshman year, engineering students at
Pitt have a big decision to make: What department are they going
to go into?
The Freshman Engineering Office works with students to help them decide which area(s) of engineering is best for them.
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