• Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS)
• Master of Science in Information Science & Telecommunications (MSIS)
• Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
• FastTrack Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
• Master of Sciences in Telecommunications (MST)
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Science or Telecommunications (CAS)
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Library & Information Science (CAS)
• Doctorate in Information Science (PhD/IS)
• Doctorate in Information Science with a Telecommunications concentration (PhD/T)
• Doctorate in Library & Information Science (PhD/LIS)

2. What are the admissions requirements for these programs?

Each program maintains admissions requirements specific to their programs. To obtain information about admissions prerequisites, please visit the admissions page of  each:

• Undegraduate IS
• IS
• LIS
• TELE

3. How do I apply to SIS?

When you apply, you are not applying to SIS per se but to one of the programs offered by SIS. For instance, if you intend to earn a Master degree in Telecommunications, you will apply to the Telecommunications Program within SIS.

Online Application Is Available. We offer the Web-based application in hopes that it will make our application process as easy and convenient as possible for you. You can get started right now.

For application information of each program, you can visit here for the graduate programs in Information Science and Telecommunications and here for the graduate programs in Library and Information Science. To see a list of degree programs click here.

4. How much does it cost to attend a graduate program at SIS?

Tuition costs can be found here.

5. What types of financial aid are available to graduate students attending SIS?

Financial aid opportunities abound for graduate students attending programs at SIS. Financial aid disbursement is coordinated through your program of study within SIS, so check with your program ( LIS or IST) for specific information.

6. I am interested in a specific graduate program at SIS. How do I set up a site visit?

Student Recruiting Coordinator, Shabana Reza
Tel: (412) 624-3988
Fax: (412) 624-5231
Email: isinq@mail.sis.pitt.edu

7. How do I set up an appointment with my faculty advisor?

You should set up an appointment with your faculty advisor directly either through email, telephone, or stopping by your faculty advisor's office during their posted office hours. To obtain your faculty advisor's contact information, check out the online faculty directory.

8. How do I register for classes?

Once you have been accepted into one of the programs discussed above, you can register for classes by filling out a registration form available in Room 518 (the Dean's Office). The form is aptly called the "Registration Form." Once filled out, the form must be signed by your faculty advisor, and then submitted to Tricia McFadden , registration specialist, in suite 500C of the Dean's Office (5th floor, Information Sciences Building).