How to Obtain Permission to Enroll in UHC Courses
In order to enroll in honors courses, you must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA (or if a first-term student, 1400 combined SAT math and critical reading scores).
If you are using Self Service Enrollment and you have a 3.25 cumulative GPA at Pitt, you do not need to obtain a permission number in order to enroll in an honors course.
If you are a first-term student who has not yet established a GPA at Pitt, you will need to meet with a UHC advisor to obtain a permission number in order to enroll in an honors course (this includes first-term students meeting the SAT requirement, as well as first-term transfer students who may have had a 3.25 GPA at their previous school).
Additionally, for any student not meeting the GPA requisite, you may be given permission to enroll in a UHC course by meeting with an honors college advisor to discuss your particular situation. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, with flexibility afforded those students having strong interest and background in a specific discipline.
Please note that obtaining a permission number for an honors course does not guarantee you a seat in the class.
Beginning Monday, October 19, through Friday, November 13, honors college advisors will be available to meet with students to discuss honors courses at the following times:
MONDAYS
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- See David Hornyak in room 3509 CL
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm -- See Nate Hilberg in room 3510 CL
TUESDAYS
10:45 am - 12:45 pm --
See Mike Giazzoni in room 3506 CL (Note: Mike will not be available on Tuesday, November 10)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- See David Hornyak in room 3509 CL
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm -- See Nate Hilberg in room 3510 CL
WEDNESDAYS
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- See David Hornyak in room 3509 CL
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm -- See Nate Hilberg in room 3510 CL
THURSDAYS
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm --
See Mike Giazzoni in room 3506 CL (Note: Mike will not be available on Thursday, November 12)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm -- See Nate Hilberg in room 3510 CL
FRIDAYS
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm -- See Nate Hilberg in room 3510 CL
If you are unable to meet during these times, email a UHC advisor to arrange a more convenient time for you.
After November 13, please contact a UHC advisor to discuss arranging a time to meet to obtain permission numbers for honors courses.
Finally, all students, including those meeting the honors GPA requisite, are encouraged to meet with an honors college advisor to discuss course options, as well as your general interests and academic plans, to see how we can help you make the most of your education at Pitt.