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Distinctive Elements of the Pitt-Johnstown Experience

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  • Pitt-quality education, world class standards of academic excellence appreciated by employers and recognized by top graduate schools alike.
  • Highly talented faculty of dedicated teachers and productive scholars facilitate the success of highly motivated and ambitious students in an up-close-and-personal-learning environment.
  • Highly sought after baccalaureate programs all grounded on liberal education with intense real world focus including engineering, nursing, justice administration & criminology, pre-medical professions, education, business and management information systems….
  • Practical Real-World focused learning experiences including mentored projects, guided internships, capstones and undergraduate research projects that link theory to practical applications.
  • Key academic outcomes such as retention, graduation and student success rates compare favorably and even outperform many top notch colleges and universities.
  • Intensive career and job placement initiatives facilitate progress from admission to graduation, with focused guidance intended to help students find jobs and succeed in a competitive workplace in their career of choice. High placement rates in very good jobs!
  • A unique collegiate experience through its signature RealWorld-Action-Program, which actively supports Career and Professional Development as well as Campus, Civic, and Global Engagement.
  • Nearly 100 clubs and organizations as well as varied activities enrich the collegiate environment.
  • NCAA Division II school boasting 11 competitive sports in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), and great intramural opportunities.
  • Nationally recognized for supporting veterans’ transition and success.
  • Caring and dedicated staff enhance a supportive living-learning environment, offering personalized assistance to facilitate success from admission to graduation.
  • National recognitions for high levels of student engagement as illustrated in national surveys and commendations.
  • A picturesque residential campus environment nestled in the Laurel Highlands with many state-of-the-art facilities that support excellence in learning and contribute to student success and learning inside and outside the classroom.
  • A friendly campus where you will make many friends with a wide range of interests, backgrounds and pursuits.
  • A safe place to live, learn and play, away from the rough and tumble of larger and more urban campuses.
  • More than 19,500 alumni, as well as an enthusiastic community of donors and well-wishers, constitute a vital network facilitating the success of our students and graduates, making meaningful contributions to our world.
  • Productive partnerships with area businesses foster economic development, create real world learning opportunities and build relationships with future employers.
  • Extensive faculty-staff community involvement fosters positive town-gown relationships and generates goodwill for our students and job seekers.
  • Offering a high quality education with excellent outcomes – comparable to quality private colleges – at a cost comparable to many public institutions. A great value for the quality!
  • Maximizing affordability and access through a broad range of scholarships, grants, work study and other financial aid.
  • The Spirit of the Mountain Cat is everywhere…. This you have to discover and experience yourself!


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