University of Pennsylvania

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UPenn accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, UPenn has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at UPenn graduate within six years.

UPenn offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UPenn may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At UPenn?

UPenn has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UPenn directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UPenn

When choosing a major, UPenn students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UPenn.

Student Designed Majors

UPenn allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UPenn does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UPenn

UPenn offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Pennsylvania

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Does UPenn Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UPenn does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UPenn Have An Online Program?

✅ UPenn has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UPenn Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UPenn offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UPenn Have An Honors Program?

✅ UPenn offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UPenn.

Does UPenn Require Internships?

❌ UPenn does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Pennsylvania

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University of Pennsylvania Library

The main library on campus is the Van Pelt Library and there are 14 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UPenn

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UPenn does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UPenn have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UPenn has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UPenn include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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