Essays must be prepared according to specific requirements and submitted electronically through d-scholarship.pitt.edu. A template is available that offers shortcuts and automatic features that allow you to quickly format your paper according to Pitt's guidelines. Please email stuaff@pitt.edu for an updated template.
The template is not self-explanatory, however, so understanding how they work before using them is necessary. Ready to get started? Click here for format guidelines, template instructions, citation management, video tutorials, and more.
Be sure to also review the detailed rules summarized in this academic handbook.
Essay Checklist
- Follow the essay submission steps. For additional guidance specific to d-scholarship, see d-scholarship submission instructions.
- Email a copy of your Title Page and Abstract to stuaff@pitt.edu.
- Email your completed and signed Essay Approval Form to stuaff@pitt.edu.
- Email your completed and signed Report on Requirements Form to your departmental student services liaison. RR forms are located on the Pitt Public Health Forms page.
- Email your completed and signed Report on Requirements Form to your departmental student services liaison. RR forms are located on the Pitt Public Health Forms page.
- Complete the Pitt Public Health Exit Survey available on the Graduation Information page.