General Information General Information for All New Graduate and Part-Time Students

Registration

Registration for your first semester classes can be completed online through PointWeb, by individual appointment or by email/fax.

Coursebooks for each semester are searchable through PointWeb and available online.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is located in the Student Service Center on the first floor of Thayer Hall. All students can apply for financial aid. You will be required to complete a federal form (FAFSA) to be considered for such. You can easily complete your FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov. The Point Park University school code is 003357. Call Financial Aid at 412-392-3930 for further details. (International students are not eligible, but may be considered for merit-based scholarships.) Point Park University Alumni qualify for a small discount.

Billing & Student Accounts

The Student Accounts Office is located on the first floor of Thayer Hall. Students receiving a corporate tuition benefit from their employers can defer the portion of their tuition their employers will be covering until the completion of the semester by filling out a deferment form. Employer reimbursement forms are available online. All billing is done through this office, so students requesting information or making payment arrangements can call 412-392-3424.

Bookstore

The University Bookstore is located on the first floor of Lawrence Hall. As of Fall 2024, books for graduate and online students will be available online rather than in the bookstore. You may purchase books via the bookstore website any time prior to the start of classes and have them shipped for a normal fee. Visit the bookstore online at http://pointpark.bncollege.com.

Pre-Assignments

Students may be assigned a pre-assignment before course work begins. Be sure to check your Point Park email accounts and Canvas for pre-assignment information

Health Services Center

The Health Services Center  provides emergency treatment and referral services to all Point Park University students. For questions, please contact that office at 412-392-3800.

Photo ID

You can get your Pioneer Card once you have registered for classes. You need to upload a photo online, and your card will be printed and mailed to you. For information visit www.pointpark.edu/IDCenter. A Point Park ID is necessary for entrance to all buildings on campus.

POINTALERT

In an effort to better disseminate emergency information, Point Park University's PointALERT Emergency Notification System will alert students, faculty and staff during, and only during, a campus emergency or weather alert. Powered by e2Campus, this system is a mass notification system that can alert you with a text message on your mobile phone, email or wireless PDA. Be sure to register for PointALERT.

Housing

For full-time graduate students interested in campus housing, Residence Life (Housing) Office is located on the 7th floor of the Student Center. For a complete packet and pricing, contact the Housing Office at 412-392-3824. Graduate students must be full-time (i.e. nine credits or more) in order to live on campus.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Point Park University will provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. All requests for such must be made through: