How to apply
Applications are accepted online. Before applying, please be sure to review the admissions criteria.
Applications are only considered once all items have been received. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to receive priority consideration and to ensure that a complete application has been correctly submitted.
Before you begin
Review the admissions criteria and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements, including enrollment at an accredited United States college or university and a commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities.
Letters of recommendation
Instructions for letters of recommendation are available as a downloadable form. Please download it and send it to those who have agreed to submit letters on your behalf.
Completed letters, along with your official undergraduate transcripts, should be sent to:
iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3)
University of Pittsburgh
School of Information Sciences
135 North Bellefield Avenue, Room 603
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
Gather your materials
Prepare your essays, request two letters of recommendation, and order official undergraduate transcripts from every institution you have attended.
Complete the application
The application form is hosted online for i3 applicants. You can open it at the i3 online application form.
Send your supporting documents
Mail letters of recommendation and transcripts to the address shown on this page so they arrive by the application deadline.
Applications for earlier cohorts closed on March 2, 2012. If you are unsure whether the current cycle is open, please contact the i3 office or review the latest news.