Are there alumni or current students I could connect with to discuss their experiences securing licensure as international graduates after graduating from your school?
Not at this time. The program is working closely with our alumni engagement team and have put out a request for interest and permission to connect prospective students with alumni.
Can I work on campus?
New international students coming from outside the US can enter the US up to 30 days before the program start date that is listed on their immigration document. International students with F-1 Visas can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the regular semesters, and more than 20 hours per week during official […]
How can I get information on housing?
For information on housing, please visit Pitt’s Off-Campus Living website.
How can I get information on housing?
For information on housing, please visit Pitt’s Off-Campus Living website.
What resources are offered for a hybrid student at Pitt?
The program, department, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the University of Pittsburgh offer a wide variety of student resources such as student advising, online library access, IT troubleshooting, Human Resources, Accessibility Services, SHRS Affinity Groups and more. Please visit the links below for more information:
Can I work during the program?
Acceptance into program requires a full-time commitment. It is an intense and rigorous program that can be demanding. The program strongly discourages students from holding an outside job during the didactic and clinical years. Students are not required to work for the program or permitted to serve as the primary instructor for any component of […]
Am I required to move to Pittsburgh to complete the program?
No. Students are welcome to move to Pittsburgh to complete the program, however, it is not required. Students who live in Pittsburgh will not have access to, or be able to attend, any on-campus program labs or lectures.
Do I need a car?
Students are expected to provide their own transportation to classes (on-campus option), clinical sites (both options) and the immersions (hybrid option), it is highly advisable for students to have a car since some of the clinical sites may not be easily accessed via public transportation. University of Pittsburgh students enjoy the benefit of being able […]
Can I move to Pittsburgh if I am a hybrid student?
Yes, students are free to live anywhere in the United States as a DPT hybrid student. Please keep in mind that moving to the Pittsburgh area will not guarantee a clinical placement in the Pittsburgh area. The program receive a specific number of placements from the clinical partners. On-campus, international hybrid students residing in the […]
Is housing available?
Yes, the University of Pittsburgh is now offering apartment-style living for graduate and professional students through Housing Services. Check out The Residences on Bigelow. Graduate students who are interested in applying for an apartment lease should complete Panther Central’s online form. Please note that the main area of study for onsite RST students is Bakery Square so […]