Welcome to Point Park University. These are exhilarating, transformative days at Point Park, so you’ve chosen a great time to visit.

If you’re interested in becoming a new student, we think you’ll find that no other University will shape your life, and your future, quite like Point Park. Whether you’re a high school student who wants to pursue your degree on an energizing urban campus, an adult undergraduate looking for opportunity and convenience, or a graduate student seeking advanced education at a University that accommodates your life and schedule, this is the place to be.

At Point Park, we know that people are the heart of a flourishing academic community and city center. We’re proud of our faculty, who practice what they teach. They have a wealth of professional experience and take a personal interest in each and every student. And we’re proud of our alumni, who are making a lasting impact in the arts, business, journalism, education and many other professions.

Our commitment to providing the highest quality education for our students includes a commitment to enhancing the vitality of our Downtown neighborhood. The Academic Village at Point Park University is a new living and learning hub that is already transforming our campus. This $244 million master space plan is designed to bring new academic and cultural facilities, architectural and streetscape improvements and greater economic opportunity to the city. It represents the confluence of our guiding principles: academic excellence, quality student experience, community engagement and managed growth.

Our history as an integral part of Downtown Pittsburgh is a great source of pride for all of us. We hope you’ll be part of our vision to be one of the most dynamic urban universities in America.

Point Park is a place of growth and transformation--in the lives of our students and the city of Pittsburgh. Welcome and enjoy your experience.  

Dr. Paul Hennigan
President, Point Park University