What Do We Like To Study?
Most Popular Majors
- business management
- electrical engineering technology
- journalism/communications
Least Popular Majors- general studies
- general science
Policies
Probation Policy
The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:
- Freshmen: 1.50
- Sophomore: 1.80
- Junior: 2.00
- Senior: 2.00
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar System:
- Semester System (two terms comprise academic year)
Summer Sessions:
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Three summer sessions, one of 12 weeks and two of six weeks each.
New student orientation:
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Orientation for new students is held in June, July, September, and January.
Graduate Career Data
Percentage of graduates who pursue further study:
- 12% continue within one year.
Percentage of all graduates who pursue graduate study in various fields:
- Law School: 1%
- Medical School: 1%
- Graduate Business Programs: 6%
- Graduate Arts and Sciences Programs: 4%
List of graduate schools most often selected by our recent graduates:
- Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh.
85% of our graduates enter into a job market related to their major within two years of graduation.
Firms that most frequently hire our graduates:
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Duquesne Light Co., Mellon Bank, Westinghouse.
Most prominent alumni/ae:
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Dennis Miller, actor, comedian; Thomas Golanski, president and CEO, First
Seneca Bank; Nancy Bromall, partner, KPMG Peat Marwick; Flo Lacy, actress.
