Graduate Student Handbook
The graduate student handbook is your guide to what is expected of you in order to get your MS or Ph.D degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Be sure to check it each year since the requirements do change from time to time.
Resources
Documents & Forms
- Release of registration hold (PDF)
- Grade Option Request Form - Graduate level (PDF)
- Electronic dissertation forms
- Annual Review Form (PDF)
- Ph.D. Committee Form (PDF)
- MS Committee Form (PDF)
- Committee Requirements per the Dietrich School
- Request for change in Doctoral Dissertation Committee (PDF)
- MS Change of Advisor Form (PDF)
- Graduation Application Information
- Exit Checklist (PDF)
Courses
Visit here to view our graduate courses.
Fellowship Opportunities
Numerous fellowship opportunities offer financial compensation and serve as valuable additions to a strong resumé or CV. Visit here for examples of such fellowships.
Federal Funding Sources
In addition, funding for graduate degree programs is available through several federal sources. Visit here for examples of such funding sources.
External Grant & Fellowship Opportunities
There are also external grant and fellowship opportunities that become available. Visit here for current opportunities.