Enrollment

  • P.I.T. reserves the right to deny the admission of the continued enrollment of, or the readmission of any student when it has been deemed necessary by P.I.T. to do so in the interest of the student or of P.I.T. otherwise.
  • Although enrollment is open to high school graduates or those with a General Education Diploma (G.E.D.), all new students must meet minimum academic skill levels. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to ensure space availability in their desired major.
    • Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year.
    • Practical Nursing (PN) program applications are accepted throughout the year for the 12- month, full-time day program that starts twice per year, every year – January and July.
    • Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program applications are accepted throughout the year, and it is a 12-month, full-time day program that has in person and online seats available (if living more than 30 miles away from Media, PA). NDT starts in October every year.
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) associate degree program is a full-time in-person 15-month (post completion of prerequisites) day program. DMS starts in October every year.

Enrollment Status

  • The full-time or part-time status of the student is determined at the end of the Add-Drop Period. No adjustment of tuition or fees will be granted based on a status change after the Add-Drop Period.

Leaving P.I.T.

  • Withdrawal
    • Failure to pay on time may result in a student being administratively withdrawn from P.I.T.
    • If a student drops a course after the term Add-Drop Period and before the end of the 8th week of the term, they receive a Withdrawal (“W”) grade in the course. A grade of “W” does not affect the student’s cumulative GPA.
    • Official Total Withdrawal Students must contact their College Financial Aid Advisor, especially if considering a total withdrawal. A total withdrawal can significantly affect future financial aid options.
    • All Tuition and Fee Adjustments are based on the date that the Academic Records Office (ARO) or the Student Affairs Department receives a student-requested Official Total Withdrawal Form or an email or phone call from the student containing all the requested information on the Official Total Withdrawal Form, thus indicating total withdrawal from all courses. The student can obtain an Official Total Withdrawal Form (Form 159A) by logging on to the P.I.T. Student Resource Website and accessing the Policy Portal.

Returning to P.I.T.

  • Re-enroll/Readmission
    • Degree Students: P.I.T. students who have been enrolled continuously for less than one (1) academic year may apply for readmission by contacting the ARO. Once readmitted, the student will be enrolled under the current academic catalog. Students who return after more than one (1) academic year absence are considered a new student instead of readmission.
    • Certificate Students: Students wishing to readmit to the College must email readmit@pit.edu to begin the readmission process. Once completed, the Program Director determines which courses the student must complete and when the student may return. The student must then meet with the Program Director and a Financial Aid Advisor for a re-entry appointment to learn the available financial aid options.

Transfer Credits

  • Transfer of Credit
  • Students who have attended another institution of higher education and who wish to transfer to P.I.T. must submit an application for admission and official transcripts of all post-secondary education credits.
  • Transfer Credit for College Coursework
    • Students who have attended another institution of higher education and who wish to transfer to P.I.T. must submit an application for admission and official transcripts of all post-secondary education credits. Transfer applicants may be asked to submit catalogs, including course descriptions, to evaluate credits and develop an appropriate schedule of courses.
    • Generally, courses considered for transfer to P.I.T. are those earned accredited at institutions. The College reserves the right to accept only post-secondary credits for science courses earned within five years from the date of application. The Practical Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs have other restrictions on transfer credits.
    • Only earned credits are transferred; grades and GPAs are not transferred. It is the policy of P.I.T. to transfer credits for those courses in which the student has earned a grade of “C” or higher.
  • Students with questions about transfer credits should seek assistance from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or the Office of Admissions.

Credits in Residence Requirements

  • A minimum of 50% of the total term credits of any certificate or degree program must be completed at P.I.T. A maximum of 50% of the total term credits required for a degree or certificate may be earned by transfer credit and/or Advanced Placement Examinations.
  • When transfer credits or advanced placement credits are awarded, students receive the credits on their academic record, but grades are not transferred. Therefore, the student’s P.I.T. GPA is not affected.
  • The Practical Nursing and DMS and NDT Programs have other restrictions on advanced placement credits. Please consult their student handbooks for detailed information.
  • Students with questions about transfer credits should seek assistance from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or the Office of Admissions.
  • Experiential Learning Credit

Experiential Learning Credit is earned based on work experience. Examples of a student’s work may include computer programs, work projects, drafting plates, portfolios, and other completed projects. Students may petition the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for experiential learning credit. There is an Assessment of Experiential Learning Fee of $150 plus $25 per credit. This information is also available under Tuition and Fees.