THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT TITUSVILLE

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (UPT) is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh that offers two to three years of undergraduate education. While UPT provides career-oriented programs for those interested in an associate degree, it also offers more than 100 relocation and transfer programs for students pursuing baccalaureate or professional degrees. Since its inception in 1963, UPT has been accredited through its affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The campus is in northwestern Pennsylvania in the pleasant residential city of Titusville. The city’s historic significance, as the site of the first commercially successful oil well, brings countless visitors to the area throughout the year. The University of Pittsburgh affiliation, the excellent physical environment, and the small class sizes combine to make UPT an especially favorable setting for new college students. UPT offers the advantages of a liberal arts college and the resources, diversity, and prestige of a major research university.

UPT currently enrolls more than 500 full- and part-time students. About 60 percent of full-time students live on campus. The average class size is less than 20 students. UPT undergraduate students enjoy individual attention both in and outside the classroom, and there are many opportunities for involvement and leadership in campus activities. Likewise, students also enjoy access to the support services and comprehensive academic offerings of the University of Pittsburgh, one of the finest research and professional institutions in the world.

Educational Mission

1. To offer the first two years of baccalaureate education to students who wish to continue within the Pitt system or at another college;
2. To offer two-year associate degrees in career-oriented areas, including business and health-related professions;
3. To serve northwest Pennsylvania as a resource by providing training, continuing education, cultural opportunities, and distance learning.

Academic Programs

UPT students can pursue baccalaureate degrees through relocation and transfer programs, and associate degrees through completion of special two-year programs of study offered at the Titusville campus.

Option 1—Relocation

At the Titusville campus, students can begin one of more than 100 academic programs offered by the University of Pittsburgh. Upon successful completion of minimum credit and grade-point requirements, students can then relocate to the University’s Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Greensburg, or Bradford campuses to complete their four-year degrees.

Option 2—Transfer

UPT students can also choose to complete their undergraduate education at another college or university. Pitt’s emphasis on liberal arts education and its reputation for academic quality help facilitate transfer to other institutions of higher learning, both public and private.

Option 3—Associate Degree Programs

UPT awards associate degrees in liberal arts and in natural science for students who prefer to earn a degree while completing the general education requirements of a four-year program. Such a tangible, transportable endorsement of academic achievement could be important for students who want or need to interrupt their college education at the end of two years to enter the job market.

The campus also provides career-oriented associate degrees in business, accounting, and business information systems for students who plan to begin a professional career after two years of study. These programs are career-oriented, but also rest solidly on a liberal arts foundation. Thus, UPT students can continue to four-year baccalaureate programs in business with relative ease if their interests or aspirations change.

The Associate of Science degree for the Physical Therapist Assistant at UPT is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

A complete description of UPT’s associate degree programs is found in this bulletin.

Other Programs

Certificates are awarded upon completion of a prescribed group of credit-bearing courses. Courses in each certificate program can be applied toward completion of an associate degree.

UPT also provides credit and noncredit continuing education programs, along with its cultural events series, lecture series, and community service projects, as part of its mission to serve the region as an educational, cultural, and economic resource.

One important way the campus serves the region as a resource for economic growth and development is through the George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education. The Center provides instruction, training, and consulting services designed to improve individual and organizational quality and productivity. It develops and delivers noncredit instruction and programs, offering workshops, seminars, and multiple-session courses in a variety of areas from computer training to communication and leadership skills. The Center also offers certificate programs in such areas as quality control, technology, and personal computing skills.

The Titusville Community

Titusville is a small city in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains with a distinctive place in world history. Col. Edwin L. Drake drilled the first commercial oil well here in 1859, making Titusville the birthplace of the oil industry and the center of early developments in petroleum technology. The Drake Well Museum, within walking distance of campus, preserves that rich technological and cultural history.

Today, Titusville is permanent home to about 6,500 people. It is an attractive residential community with tree-lined streets and stately homes, marking its heritage and providing a pleasant environment in which to study and work. Located about 40 miles south of Erie and 90 miles north of Pittsburgh, Titusville is a gateway to outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Just minutes from campus, for example, are Oil Creek State Park, which covers 6,400 acres and offers a 10-mile paved biking path, and the city-owned par course exercise trail. Though small, Titusville is large enough to offer a variety of stores, banks, churches, restaurants, and lodging facilities.

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry acknowledged the overall quality of life in Titusville by naming it the Outstanding Pennsylvania Community in 1991. That same year, Titusville was a finalist among the 97 cities in 34 states competing for the National Civic League All American City Award. It has also been designated a “Tree City U.S.A.”

The Titusville Campus

The Titusville Campus (see Campus Map), located on and adjacent to the former McKinney Estate, offers modern comfort and convenience in a traditional residential setting. McKinney Hall, built in 1870, houses administrative and faculty offices as well as classrooms. Bennett Davis Hall, formerly the carriage house of the estate, now houses the Offices of the Registrar and Student Accounts, as well as the Office of Business Affairs. The recently restored Gazebo serves, during warmer months, as a meeting place for campus organizations and as a location for special events.

The Haskell Memorial Library, completed in 1975, is also on land originally part of the McKinney Estate. It houses the campus collection of books and periodicals, a 200-seat auditorium, the UPT Computer Center, classrooms, faculty offices, and the George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education.

The George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education features state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, consisting of a Local Area Network (LAN) with 12 IBM-compatible PCs, and printers. The center is also equipped to receive and distribute distance learning programs through a state-of-the-art interactive video network.

The new $5 million Broadhurst Science Center opened in 1998. The 32,000-square-foot structure houses biology, chemistry, psychology, geology, physics, computer laboratories, faculty offices, two demonstration/lecture halls, and one general classroom, all with multimedia video capability. The building features a 417-seat theatre/auditorium—the new home for Pitt-Titusville’s Spotlight on the Lively Arts cultural events series, and other events that enrich the life of the campus and surrounding communities.

Adjacent to the above group of buildings is the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium, completed in 1982. The east wing of the building offers a full-sized gymnasium, an auxiliary gym, and racquetball courts. The west wing of the building houses a snack bar, a large multipurpose room, a television lounge, the UPT Book Center, the Office of Student Affairs, the UPT Health Center, and the UPT Learning Center, as well as several classrooms and administrative offices. Boomer’s, the snack bar in the student union, has network ports available for direct access to the Pitt computer network.

Behind the student union/gymnasium stands UPT’s newest and largest residence facility, Spruce Street Residence Hall, completed in 1988. Two additional residence facilities lie one block east of the center of the campus and are adjacent to Burgess Park. The Joe M. Ball Residence Hall provides single and double rooms, and it is also the site of the UPT dining hall. The UPT Town Houses provide apartment-style living arrangements. Each student living in a residence facility is provided with a computer port for direct access to the Pitt network.

Library Facilities

As previously mentioned, UPT’s collection of books, periodicals, and CD-ROM databases are housed in Haskell Memorial Library. Currently, Haskell Library holds nearly 44,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 200 periodicals, from professional journals to magazines of general interest. CD-ROM databases and workstations have been added to complement traditional library information resources. The library also offers microfilm reading and copying equipment.

While these resources are sufficient to meet the needs of most freshman and sophomore students, they represent only a small portion of the resources available to UPT students. Haskell Library is linked to the 27 libraries in the Pitt system through PITTCAT Plus, an online computer catalog that allows easy access to the University’s collection of more than 6,700,000 volumes (including microforms) and over 25,000 subscriptions. UPT students can also access numerous computerized databases and, through interlibrary loan networks, can gather data from major research libraries in the United States and abroad.

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs includes the Offices of the Director of Student Affairs, Student Activities, Counseling and Student Development, Health Services, Food Services, Intramurals/Extramurals and Athletics, Student Union and Conference Management, Residence Life, Campus Police, Judicial Affairs, and Parking.

Student Activities

A widely diverse range of activities offers a variety of opportunities to suit students’ individual interests. Among active student organizations are the Admissions Advisory Board, Student Physical Therapy Association, Cheerleaders, Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, Commuter Student Association, Chemistry Club, Cross Colors, Travel Club, Weight Club, and the Engineering Society. UPT also has local chapters of four national organizations: the Institute for Marketing Accountants; BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students); Phi Theta Kappa, an academic honor society serving two-year institutions; and SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). Facilitating student involvement on campus are the Student Government Association and the Student Activities Board. Students are especially encouraged to take advantage of the unique leadership opportunities afforded through involvement in student activities.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville offers four intercollegiate sports: men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, golf, and women’s softball. All teams are members of the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) and follow the guidelines of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 level. Various scholarships are available to individual student athletes. All athletic programs are overseen by the Director of Athletics.

Health Services

The Office of Health Services includes diagnostic assessment, treatment, medical counseling, referral to local professional offices and agencies, and educational programming in current health issues.

Counseling and Student Development

The Office of Counseling and Student Development provides personal and career counseling, career evaluation and interest exploration, academic support services, and personal development programming.

Food Service

Several meal plan options are available to resident students:

• 19-meal plan
  
• 19-meal plan with 50 flex dollars
  
• 15-meal plan
  
• 15-meal plan with 50 flex dollars

In addition to the cafeteria in Ball Residence Hall, there is a snack bar in the Student Union building. Per-meal food service is also available to commuter students, faculty, and staff. All residential students are required to subscribe to one of the meal plans unless exempted by the Executive Director of Student Affairs.

Residential Services

All full-time students are required to reside in campus housing, unless they are living with parents or immediate relatives. Exemptions are made for married students or those 21 years or older. Residential Services offer a variety of housing options in three housing facilities. Students may choose between traditional residence hall living, intensive study area, or town house accommodations. Private rooms are also available when space permits.

Other Services

Campus Ministries: Campus Ministry (Alpha Omega) is provided through the auspices of the Titusville Ministerium, working cooperatively with the Campus Christian Fellowship, to enhance the spiritual life of UPT students. Activities and programs include weekly Bible study, retreats, and numerous special events for campus and local communities. Jewish students are also served by the Campus Ministry.

Intramural Sports: The athletic program at UPT provides 18 different intramural sports for men and women with a high rate of participation.

Student Union: The J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium building is the heart and center of campus activity housing a snack bar, classrooms, activity areas, the UPT Book Center, gymnasium, racquetball courts, weight and exercise room, and a variety of student affairs offices. Special services are also provided for commuters.

Admissions

McKinney Hall
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-4427
Toll-free 1-8888780462
Fax 814-8274448
E-mail: uptadm@pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (UPT) seeks applicants interested in building a strong academic foundation in a personalized campus setting. University programs focus on the first two years of college and prepare students for direct career entry upon completion of associate degrees, or successful relocation and completion of four-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Each application to UPT is evaluated individually by the Admissions Committee. In addition to scholastic achievement, the committee considers co- and extracurricular involvement, leadership, special interests and talents, performance on college entrance examinations, personal motivation, and perceived ability for success at UPT. The Admissions Committee seeks to identify and admit candidates who will benefit from and contribute to the diversity of the UPT student body.

Admission Procedure

All high school graduates, equivalency diploma recipients, and transfer students interested in pursuing undergraduate education at UPT and applying for admission to full-time study or degree-seeking part-time study must file an application for admission. Applications are provided by the Office of Admissions or can be submitted electronically at www.upt.pitt.edu. Specific questions regarding admission should be addressed to the Director of Admissions. Once admitted, students will receive information about orientation, placement testing, and registration.

Applicants for admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville should submit the following materials to the UPT Office of Admissions and Financial Aid:

1. UPT application form
   
2. $35 nonrefundable application fee
   
3. Official high school transcript
4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), SAT I: Reasoning Test, or American College Testing Program (ACT) scores
5. Transfer applicants must also submit official academic and financial aid transcripts from each college attended.

In addition, the following items, while not required, will be considered by the Admissions Committee, and applicants are strongly encouraged to include these optional items:

1. Admissions interview
2. References/letters of recommendation
3. Essays/personal statements

Campus Visit

Appointments for interviews and campus visits, although not required, are encouraged. The purpose of the campus visit is to allow student candidates and their families an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the programs, facilities, admission policies, and campus environment. Interviews and visits may be scheduled weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. throughout the year, and Saturdays by appointment.

Nondegree Admission Procedure

Students interested in attending UPT without seeking a degree must complete and return the non degree application and the applicant data sheet to the Office of the Registrar. Upon completion of 18 University of Pittsburgh credits, students who wish to continue must apply for degree-seeking status through the Office of Academic Affairs. No financial assistance is available for nondegree students.

Early Admission of Accelerated High School Students

Students who have demonstrated a readiness to take on the challenges of college work at the end of their junior year of high school may be offered early admission to UPT in lieu of or complementary to their senior year. Readiness is determined on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, test information, school recommendations, and interviews. The early admission program is offered in cooperation with the student’s secondary school, and the high school diploma must be awarded at the end of the student’s first year of university study. Students interested in early admission must be recommended by their high school, and they should contact the Office of Academic Affairs for additional information.

SUCCESS Program

SUCCESS (Students Utilizing College Courses for Enrichment and Special Skills) is open to qualified high school juniors or seniors who wish to take college courses at UPT while still enrolled in high school. To be admitted to the program, high school juniors or seniors must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale. Students may contact the Office of Academic Affairs for further information.

Admission Requirements

All applicants for admission to the University of Pittsburg

Algebra	1 unit
Plane Geometry or Algebra II	1 unit
History	1 unit
Laboratory Science	1 unit
Academic Electives	7 units
Total	15 units

In addition to the above, engineering applicants should also complete trigonometry, chemistry, and physics. Pharmacy applicants should also complete trigonometry, biology, and chemistry.

Applicants for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program have additional admission requirements. Contact the Office of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program for full details.

Advanced Placement

The University accepts advanced placement credits according to the following schedule:

Credit by Examination

Students at the University of Pittsburgh may earn credits toward graduation by taking special examinations subject to the following qualifications:

1. Each department determines the courses for which students may earn credit by examination, and the time and type of examination.
2. Students may not take credit examinations in areas specified as prerequisites for admission.
3. Credit by exam cannot be obtained for a college-level course for which credit has already been awarded, nor can it be used to change a grade already received.
4. Credit by exam cannot be earned in lower-level sequence courses if the student has already taken a higher-level course in the sequence.
5. Students may not audit a course and then apply for credit by examination.
6. There is a fee for the examination, whether or not credits are earned.
   

Financial Aid

McKinney Hall
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-4495
Toll-free 1-866-464-7488
Fax 814-827-4519

UPT has established a program of financial aid to provide assistance to students whose resources do not meet the total cost of education. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and to explore all potential sources of financial assistance including state, federal, and community sources, as well as the University.

Students may receive various types of financial assistance from a variety of government, university, and privately sponsored programs including grants and scholarships (direct awards with no repayment required), loans (normally offered at low interest with repayment due in small installments after the student leaves college), and/or campus-based employment. Additional information and appropriate applications may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Additional information listing some outside scholarship opportunities is available in UPT’s Haskell Library’s Scholarship Reference Section, as well as on the Internet (www.finaid.org).

Financial Aid Application Procedure

To be considered for financial aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility for specific programs is determined by individual sponsoring agencies. A variety of factors are typically considered in determining eligibility, including college costs, family contributions, student earnings, family size, savings, and date of submission of all appropriate financial aid materials. Applications are reviewed individually, with full consideration given to the unique financial circumstance of each student.

Financial aid awards are made for one academic year, and eligibility must be determined on an annual basis. Students must show continued need and must submit all appropriate applications each year within established deadlines, as well as meet all federal regulations regarding verification of procedures (this may include submitting tax forms and other supporting documents). In addition, students must be in good academic standing and must show satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, as defined below, to be eligible to receive or to continue to receive financial aid.

Detailed information about all financial aid programs, including financial aid policies, application procedures, and deadlines, in addition to financial aid applications, can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Individual appointments can be made Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

For students enrolled at UPT for the first time during or after September 1992:

Student Level and Academic Progress—Students are expected to maintain the following cumulative grade point averages and credits at each academic level:

Academic records typically will be reviewed annually at the end of the spring term. This review will generally determine a student’s academic eligibility for financial aid for the following fall and spring terms.

Part-time Students

Degree-seeking part-time students are eligible to apply for all federally funded student aid programs, and they should follow the application procedures outlined above. Although the enrollment pattern of part-time students may vary from term to term, their academic standing will be reviewed annually at the end of the spring term. Part-time students will be expected to maintain the same academic standards as their full-time counterparts.

Financial Assistance Programs

By completing the application process outlined above, students are applying for:

Federal Pell Grant—federal entitlement program providing assistance to qualified applicants;

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)—institutionally controlled federal grant program awarded on the basis of significant financial need and available funding;

Federal Work Study—on-campus and community service employment program supported by federal and institutional funds;

Federal Perkins Loan (formerly NDSL)—federally funded loan program administered through the college;

PHEAA Grant—state-sponsored grant program available to eligible Pennsylvania residents;

UPT Grant—institutionally sponsored grant awarded primarily on the basis of need and in combination with other forms of financial aid.

In addition, students are eligible to apply for subsidized and/or unsubsidized Stafford Loans (formerly Guaranteed Student Loans) and parent PLUS loans. Students who receive loans are reminded of their repayment obligations. Promissory notes are required for each loan, and will show in detail these obligations.

Veterans’ Benefits

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid coordinates Veterans Administration educational benefits. Students who are veterans or members of the armed forces serving after February 1, 1955, and students who are children of deceased or 100 percent disabled veterans must be certified by UPT to be eligible for benefits. Applications for certification may be obtained from the Veterans Administration office, veterans’ organizations, the UPT Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, or the Red Cross.

Further information regarding veterans’ benefits and appropriate certification paperwork may be obtained by contacting a local VA office or through a scheduled appointment with a member of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid staff from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

University Scholarships and Grants

UPT awards several scholarships and grants made possible by gifts from private donors and direct institutional funds. Admitted students are considered for assistance from all sources offered by the college, including these special scholarships and grants:

John Nesbit Rees and Sara Henne Rees Charitable Foundation Scholarships—awarded to students majoring in health-related sciences, engineering, pharmacy, natural sciences, or computer science, based on high school achievement

Presidential Scholarships—awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement

Ben McEnteer Scholarship Fund—partial tuition scholarship awarded to a deserving full-time student enrolled at UPT who has shown average or above-average scholastic ability

John Hugh Erickson II Memorial Scholarship—unrestricted scholarship for students attending UPT

Marshall A. Fisher Scholarship—available to graduates of Titusville Area High School (application forms are available in the high school guidance office)

UPT Grants—institutionally sponsored grants available to UPT students based on financial need

UPT Scholarships—institutionally sponsored scholarships available to UPT students