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Admissions: Overview

We thank you for your interest in the School of Information Sciences. There are diffrerent admission processes and requirements for each of our degree programs. Please select the degree program in which you are interested from the list below.

Information Science & Technology Programs

The School of Information Sciences offers a B.S. in Information Science. Admissions to the School of Information Sciences' undergraduate program are processed by University of Pittsburgh. Find out more about the University's undergraduate admissions and application information.

The School of Information Sciences offers several graduate programs in Information Science & Technology:

1. Application Process for the MSIS degree
2. Application Process for the CAS degree
3. Application Process for the Ph.D. degree in Information Science

Telecommunications and Networking Programs

1. Application Process for the MST degree
2. Application Process for the CAS degree
3. Application Process for the Ph.D. degree in Information Science with a concentration in Telecommunications

Library & Information Science Programs

The School of Information Sciences offers graduate programs in Library & Information Science:

1. Application Process for the MLIS degree
2. Application Process for the CAS degree
3. Application Process for the Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science
4. Application Process for FastTrack MLIS

Admission Deadlines for Domestic Applicants

Degree Program	Fall Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
MLIS	January 15th		January 15th
FastTrack MLIS	mid-June		mid-February
PhD LIS	January 15th
MSIS	July 15th	November 1st	March 15th
PhD IS	January 15th
MST	January 15th	September 15th	January 15th
PhD Tele	January 15th	September 15th	January 15th

For International Students Only

In order for SIS to be in compliance with the dates established by the Office of International Services (OIS), all international students must have their admission credentials and their proof of financial resources submitted far in advance, according to the term of entry. Meeting these dates will insure that all visa documents are issued by the INS to prospective international students in time for the beginning of each term's studies. Please download the International Graduate Student Information and International Graduate Student Supplemental Form.

Term of Admission	International Application Deadline
Summer	December 15th
Fall	January 15th
Spring	June 15th

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. For complete policy, click here.