University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Special Programs

Learn how to take Pitt-Johnstown courses and earn credits while still in high school and how nontraditional students and veterans can successfully transition into our student population.

High Schoolers/Mountain Cat Dual Enrollment Program

The Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Experience is designed for accelerated high school students who wish to enroll in one or more courses at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Seniors 55+/Learning Plus Program

Learning is a lifelong process that offers many rewards at all ages. For mature members of our community, we present the Learning PLUS Program.

Visiting Student/Non Degree

A visiting student is someone who elects to enroll as a non-degree seeking student for a single semester before returning to their home college or university to complete their degree.

Options Program

The Options Program is the University of Pittsburgh's response to the increasing number of highly qualified students who seek admission.

Military Veterans/Mountain Cat Veteran Program

The Pitt-Johnstown MountainCat Veterans Program (MVP) recognizes the service performed by United States military veterans, and assists them in making a successful transition into the student population.

Guaranteed Admission Program

Upon graduation, accomplished students of Pitt-Johnstown have the opportunity to be granted admission to the prestigious graduate and professional schools of the University of Pittsburgh.