PITTSBURGHPointPark.edu

#PittsburghMe#PittsburghMe

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INSIDE THE CITY, OUTSIDE THE BOXAt Point Park University, with Downtown Pittsburgh as your

campus, you are surrounded by opportunities. Learn beyond

the confines of a classroom to gain practical knowledge and

professional experience. Our creative and career-focused

environment, unique curriculum and connected faculty

prepare you for future success.

“I didn’t want to be just a number in my classes. I wanted to connect with my professors who had real-world experience in their field. … Most importantly, I chose Point Park for its Downtown Pittsburgh location and the opportunity to network with media professionals in the area.” MARINA WEIS

Video Content Coordinator, The Beaver County Times

B.A. in Journalism and Multimedia, ‘14

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Creativity permeates the Point

Park experience. Our imaginative

faculty brings an innovative spirit,

whether teaching dance, biology

or accounting. Our city’s rich,

diverse cultural scene enhances

the free, open way of thinking

across all our majors.

See what’s being said about our

Downtown Pittsburgh campus:

PointPark.edu/PghCampus

Surrounded by the professional

opportunities of a world-class

city, Point Park students engage

in a practical, career-oriented

education. It’s why our graduates

are highly professional and better

prepared for success.

Read about their success:

PointPark.edu/Careers

Point Park is a private university

and an affordable one. With a

lower tuition cost than many

similar universities plus generous

financial aid, a quality Point Park

education delivers an outstanding

return on the investment.

Learn how we can make a Point

Park education affordable for you:

PointPark.edu/FinAidTuition

Pittsburgh is home to a number

of Fortune 500 companies and

dozens of billion-dollar global

corporations. It is one of the

nation’s most vibrant cultural

centers. And, it is at the forefront

of fields ranging from technology

to health care to communications.

You will be amazed, too!

PointPark.edu/AboutPgh

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Pittsburgh is a vibrant, opportunity-filled city that has it all. Within a few short blocks

surrounding campus, Point Park students have easy access to some of the nation’s leading

companies, world-class artists and performers, renowned sports venues and virtually every

other form of entertainment.

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#PittsburghMeHOW WILL PITTSBURGH CHANGE YOUR LIFE? CURRENT STUDENTS GIVE YOU A GLIMPSE:

PointPark.edu/PittsburghMe

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#PGHisMyCampus

NOT JUST A CITY

9TH MOST CREATIVE CITY IN AMERICA— MOVOTO REAL ESTATE BLOG

7TH FRIENDLIEST CITY IN AMERICA — TRAVEL+LEISURE

BEST DOWNTOWN IN AMERICA(small to mid-sized cities)

— LIVABILITY.COM

6TH BEST COLLEGE CITY IN AMERICA(for academic, social and economic opportunities)

— WALLETHUB.COMNO. 1 FOOD CITY IN THE COUNTRY— ZAGAT

“Take advantage of all that Pittsburgh has to offer, with a group of friends or even by yourself. Go out to a sports game, a new restaurant, small shop or art gallery. … Go to the theater, take a historical tour or, my personal favorite thing to do, explore this beautiful city!” RYAN BITZER

Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major

Class of 2017 7

NO. 1 METRO AREA FOR YOUNG COLLEGE GRADUATES(based on job openings, affordable rent and peer population)

— TRULIA / LINKEDIN

BUSINESSAccounting

Business Management

Economics and Finance

Human Resource Management

Information Technology

Public Administration

Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management

COMMUNICATIONBroadcast Production and

Media Management

Broadcast Reporting

Environmental Journalism

Journalism

Mass Communication (Interdisciplinary)

Multimedia

Photography

Photojournalism

Public Relations and Advertising

CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTSActing

Animation and Visual Effects

Cinema Production

Dance

Design

Musical Theatre

Screenwriting

Stage-Management

Technical Design and Management

Theatre Arts: Performance and Practices

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND INTELLIGENCE STUDIESCriminal Justice

Forensic Science

Intelligence and National Security

EDUCATIONInstructional Studies

Prekindergarten–4th Grade

4th–8th Grade

Secondary Education:

Biological Sciences, Citizenship,

English, Mathematics, Social Studies

Special Education Dual Certification*

*Can be combined with any program above except instructional studies

ENGINEERING**Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

**See back cover for accreditation.

HUMANITIES AND HUMAN SCIENCESBehavioral Sciences

Global Cultural Studies

History

Interdisciplinary Designed Major

Legal Studies

Liberal Studies

Political Science

Psychology

LITERARY ARTSEnglish

English/Creative Writing

NATURAL SCIENCESBiological Sciences

Funeral Service

Premedical and

Preprofessional Studies

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Pictured is the bison statue in Academic Hall; the bison became Point Park’s mascot in 1967,

representing strength, courage and survival.

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Get details on a specific major:

PointPark.edu/Majors

Learn about online programs:

Online.PointPark.edu

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY’S DYNAMIC NEW SPACESCENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION: This exciting new facility at the corner of Wood Street and

Third Avenue opened fall 2016. With floor-to-ceiling glass

walls, digital ticker, multimedia newsroom, and broadcast

and photo studios, this is an ideal space for students to

collaborate, gain hands-on experience and learn from

industry leaders.

PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE: The new Pittsburgh Playhouse, set to open in 2018

on Forbes Avenue, will be a state-of-the-art learning and

performance center. It will include three theaters, a large

scene shop, sound stage, prop shop, costume shop and

café, and provide opportunities for students across majors

and for the community.

15-20AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

STUDENTS

“I felt I was making a good decision about going to a school with faculty so passionate about the success of their students. … What I like about Point Park is that the professors are always there to challenge you even when you want to stay in your comfort zone. This has helped me to grow and get out of my own comfort zone.”

CARLENE MORGAN

Office Manager, Homeless Children’s Education Fund

B.A. in Global Cultural Studies, ’16

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At Point Park, instead of listening to lectures from afar,

students actively engage with professors and each other

— discussing, debating, presenting, collaborating.

It makes learning active, personal and a lot more fun.

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Our business students land

internships at nearby Fortune

500 company headquarters.

Accounting majors put their

knowledge into action at the

Institute of Internal Auditors

Case Study Competition.

Sports, arts and

entertainment management

students connect with top-

tier sports arenas, renowned

arts organizations and live

entertainment venues within

walking distance of campus.

Broadcast production and

media management majors

staff the University’s award-

winning, student-operated

radio station, WPPJ.

Broadcast reporting

students produce shows and

other content for U-View,

Point Park’s student

broadcasting network.

Cinema production majors

intern at local production

studios and related

companies, including the

Pittsburgh Film Office. Six films

and TV shows were produced

in the Pittsburgh area last

year.

Dance students train and

perform in our $16 million

complex, one of the best

facilities of its kind in

the country.

Theatre majors perform in

the University’s Pittsburgh

Playhouse.

Forensic science students

intern at the Allegheny County

Medical Examiner’s Office.

Criminal justice and

intelligence and national

security majors meet

professionals from local Secret

Service and FBI offices.

Education students walk

to schools where they

complete their student teaching

or observe.

With eight specialized

laboratories on campus,

engineering majors learn by

doing.

Psychology students intern

with leading professionals at

Mercy Behavioral Health.

Creative writing majors work

with nationally known authors

who visit campus.

Pittsburgh’s thriving health

care industry makes a

variety of internships possible

for students, including those

in biological sciences

and premedical and

preprofessional studies.

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Professional dancer Desmond

Richardson, co-founder and

co-artistic director of Complexions

Contemporary Ballet in New York City,

leads a master class at Point Park.

(Photo by StartPoint Media)

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FACULTY WHO WORK IN THE FIELDPoint Park faculty members bring academic

and professional work experience into the

classroom. They know what it takes to run

a business, conduct research, manage a

newsroom, assess a crime scene or direct a

stage production. Their industry connections

open doors, bringing influential guest speakers

to campus and making site visits possible:

PointPark.edu/Faculty

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“We were incredibly happy with the performance of our two interns from Point Park this year. I’ve worked with several universities to obtain interns, and Point Park has provided, without question, the best quality interns we’ve had here.”

Senior Community Director

March of Dimes

“My professors have come through for me time and time again. They helped me land my internships and are constantly invested in my development as a writer. Their input is invaluable, and I am so thankful for their support.” JOCELYN RICK

Story Analyst, Readers Unlimited,

Los Angeles

B.A. in Screenwriting, ’16

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPSThanks to the University’s location, faculty

connections and Career Development

Center, Point Park students have access

to an array of internships for firsthand

experience. From the Carnegie Science

Center to KDKA-TV, an amazing internship

experience is just around the corner:

PointPark.edu/Internships

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND CO-OP PROGRAMThe University’s Career Development Center works with individual students, from the first

year through graduation, to create a career path: develop professional skills, build a network,

successfully search for internships and jobs. The center also houses the cooperative education

program; co-op connects students with our corporate partners for paid, full-time employment

in their major as part of earning a degree.

See how the center can work for you:

PointPark.edu/CareerDevelopment

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Point Park is a place that embraces the individual. Whether

you’re a dancer, an athlete or scientifically minded, it doesn’t

matter — there’s no pressure to conform. Mutual respect

and a sense of community make us all one.

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PICK YOUR PASSIONFrom Anime to Outdoor Adventure to

WPPJ radio, Point Park has a student club

or organization to match any interest.

AT HOMELiving on campus provides the complete

college experience. Our residence halls,

in the heart of Downtown, range from

traditional dorms to suites and

apartment-style living.

A SAFER CAMPUSPoint Park’s Public Safety Department is

ranked 16th among university administrative

departments for making a difference in

student safety. The National Campus

Safety Summit determines the ranking

based on outstanding contributions in

establishing and maintaining high standards

of campus safety.

SERVE OTHERSPioneer Community Day, our annual

student-led service event, results in

hundreds of hours of assistance to the

Pittsburgh area. Students also participate in

local and national service events throughout

the year through Point Park clubs and

Alternative Spring Break.

Find your club, see the residence halls

and take a look around town:

PointPark.edu/StudentLife

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The city is our campus! Downtown measures less than one square mile.

Take a short walk and eat, shop, rock at a concert, take in a show or cheer

on your favorite Pittsburgh sports team.

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MARKET SQUAREshops and eateries (0.2 mile)

CULTURAL DISTRICTtheaters and galleries (0.4 mile)

POINT STATE PARKconcerts and festivals (0.4 mile)

NORTH SHOREsports stadiums, museums and concerts (1 mile)

STATION SQUAREshops, eateries and riverboat rides (1 mile)

SOUTH SIDEshops and eateries (1.2 miles)

MT. WASHINGTON what a view! (1.6 miles)

STRIP DISTRICTmarkets, shops and eateries (1.6 miles)

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The Point Park Pioneers field 17 varsity sports teams as

a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate

Athletics (NAIA), competing in the River States Conference.

MEN’SBaseball

Basketball

Cross-Country

Golf

Soccer

Track and Field (indoor)

Track and Field (outdoor)

WOMEN’S Basketball

Cross-Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field (indoor)

Track and Field (outdoor)

Volleyball

ALL Cheer (competitive)

Dance (competitive)

INTRAMURAL SPORTSBasketball

Bubble Soccer

Dodge Ball

Flag Football

Hungry, Hungry Humans

Kickball

Quidditch

Racquetball

Soccer

Softball

Table Tennis

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PointPark.edu/Athletics

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ALUMNIFrom engineers and cyber analysts to writers and

high school teachers, graduates of our arts and

sciences programs are leading successful careers:

PointPark.edu/ArtsandSciencesAlumni

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ALUMNIYou can find our business graduates in every corner

of the business world, whether it’s a Fortune 500

company, accounting firm, sporting or event venue:

PointPark.edu/BusinessAlumni

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ALUMNICity of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office ... Pittsburgh

Post-Gazette ... WTAE-TV ... Pittsburgh Penguins ...

Just a few of the places our communication

graduates are using their Point Park education:

PointPark.edu/CommunicationAlumni

CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS ALUMNIOur conservatory graduates are fulfilling their dreams

across the country – performing on Broadway and

in national tours, working on sets and dancing

to their hearts’ content:

PointPark.edu/COPAalumni 

OUR GRADUATES GO FAR

*Based on survey of graduates

91%PLACEMENT RATE

CLASS OF 2015*(Employment or

graduate school)

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HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE UP TO

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Point Park’s quality, private education is within reach, and the cost is less than

many other private colleges. With generous financial aid, including scholarships,

the cost to attend Point Park also compares favorably with Pennsylvania’s public

institutions.

VALUE AND QUALITY

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99%INCOMING FRESHMEN

WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID

LAST YEAR

$23,427AVERAGE ANNUAL

ASSISTANCE FOR AN INCOMING FRESHMAN

LAST YEAR

LET US HELP

Our financial aid counselors can answer your

questions and help you explore every possible

financial aid option. Contact the Office of

Financial Aid:

412-392-3930

financialaid@pointpark.edu

For more information, visit:

PointPark.edu/FinAidTuition

See what scholarships you can receive:

PointPark.edu/Scholarships

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See for yourself what Point Park can

offer you. Tour our dynamic downtown

campus. Sit in on a class. Meet our

students and faculty. Experience firsthand

this active, practical, professional

education.

Our helpful admission staff can assist

in planning your visit. Contact the

Office of Admission:

412-392-3430

800-321-0129

enroll@pointpark.edu

Prefer to schedule your own visit?

PointPark.edu/Visit

Or take a virtual tour:

PointPark.edu/VT

APPLYING IS EASY• No application deadline

• No application fee to apply online

• No separate application process for

scholarship consideration

• No difference in tuition cost for out-of-state

or international students

• Test-optional application available

Apply today:

PointPark.edu/Apply

Point Park University

201 Wood Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

412-392-3430

enroll@pointpark.edu

PointPark.edu

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCEType

Private, comprehensive,

master’s-level university with

a strong liberal arts tradition

Location

Heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pa.

Enrollment

3,800+ full- and part-time students

Students

46 states and 44 countries represented

Academic Programs

100+ undergraduate and

graduate programs

Clubs

40+ student clubs and organizations

Athletics - the Pioneers

17 varsity sports teams,

NAIA, River States Conference

Residential Life

Five residence halls Downtown;

1,000+ students living on campus

Alumni

Nearly 27,000 alumni across

50 states and 34 countries

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Initiatives

This policy affirms Point Park University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and the pursuit of diversity. Point Park University does not discriminate on the basis of: sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, age (40 years and over), ancestry, individuals with disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, caregiver status or familial status, in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities or with respect to employment or admission to the University’s educational programs and activities.

This policy is in accord with local, state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Pittsburgh Human Relations Act. Inquiries regarding these regulations and policies, or complaints of discrimination, should be referred to the vice president of human resources, phone number 412-392-3952. Inquiries regarding Title IX and the Title IX regulations should also be referred to the Title IX coordinator or to the deputy Title IX coordinators: the associate provost, the vice president of human resources or the vice president of student affairs.

The Bachelor of Science program in civil engineering technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (abet.org). For accreditation information for the electrical and mechanical engineering programs, visit PointPark.edu

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