PS We require applicants to answer a series of short answer questions. If you have not submitted your answers yet, then you may submit your responses online or via email at intladm@pitt.edu. Please be sure to include your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, date of birth, and student ID (if known) in your email. Answer all three questions: Describe yourself. Why is studying in the U.S. and at Pitt a good choice for you? Have you had an experience where you had to adjust to a culture other than your own? GPA An Undergraduate QPA equivalent to 3.00 for M.S., 3.30 for Ph.D., based on A = 4.00 is required. Fee $45 application fee in U.S. dollars. We are unable to accept checks from banks outside of the country unless they have a branch in the U.S. RL Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the on-line admissions application process. Three letters of reference are required for applications to graduate programs in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Transcript Applicants are required to upload academic records from each academic institution (undergraduate and/or graduate) attended. Official, original academic credentials that are issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These will be considered unofficial copies.