Audiology (AuD)

What is the profile of a successful applicant?

On average, applicants who are accepted to the program have an overall GPA of 3.66.

These candidates will have a strong academic record. Beyond academics, the program also appreciates applicants with varied and rich cultural and extracurricular experiences.

Learn more about the admissions requirements and review process on the Admissions page.

Is a car required to participate in the Doctor of Audiology program?

It is the student’s responsibility to provide their own transportation to clinical sites. Placements during the first year of the program are generally accessible via public transportation. Students without a car will have more limited opportunities in the second and third year of the program, but will be able to complete all required clinical placements.

The program strongly recommends that students arrange access to a car by the second year in the program if possible so students will be able to take advantage of all of the clinical opportunities offered at Pitt. 

Where are the clinical affiliation/externship sites located?

The primary clinical affiliation is with the UPMC. The Pitt Audiology program has strong clinical relationships with the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the VA Medical Center, various school districts and early intervention agencies as well as private practice offices. Students also may have clinical experiences at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech.

Externship placements are available throughout the United States.

Are interviews part of the application?

No. Interviews are not offered or required. However, the program welcomes students to visit and tour the academic and clinical sites. Interested students can email csdadmissions@shrs.pitt.edu.

Can I add fall grades to my CSDCAS application?

Yes. CSDCAS will open the portal to allow students to complete an Academic Update for two weeks in mid-January. This is a separate verification process from the initial transcript verification. Fall grades should be submitted to CSDCAS when the Academic Update becomes available.

Please check with CSDCAS for the exact dates the portal will be open for this update.

When is the Doctor of Audiology application deadline?

The deadline is January 15 of each year.

However, applicants are encouraged to submit their application by December 15 to allow for verification time. More details about this are on the program admission page.

How do I apply for the Pitt Audiology program?

After reviewing the admissions page, applicants are expected to:

• Answer short essay questions
• Provide 3 letters of recommendation (it is recommended that two are from CSD professors);
• Send an official transcript to CSDCAS; and   
• All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the start date of classes in August. 

Detailed application instructions are on the program admissions page.

Is the Doctor of Audiology program accredited?

The AuD program of the University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA).

How long is the Doctor of Audiology program at Pitt?

The graduate program is a four-year program. The first three years are on-campus. The fourth year is a full-time clinical externship that may be in cities other than Pittsburgh depending on student goals and needs.

Is the Doctor of Audiology program ranked?

The graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh has been ranked 6th in the current rankings of U.S. News and World Report.