FAQ

This program is for students who would like to take graduate level courses without working towards a specific graduate degree. Penn's graduate groups, rather than departments, offer a range of study options, and it's important for you to consult closely with the chairperson of the group that holds your interest to discuss what's possible.

Interested applicants should first go to the following link http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/graduate/nontrad/gradgroups to see if a graduate group is available for their area of interest.

Before contacting a graduate group chairperson, you must schedule an interview with a Penn LPS program coordinator to discuss your plans and ambitions and to discover the best combination of undergraduate and graduate courses or get a referral to a specialized program at Penn or elsewhere.

Permission to enroll in graduate courses does not constitute admission into a graduate program nor are the credits earned necessarily transferable towards a graduate degree.

Final authority to determine a student's eligibility for graduate study and/or degree rests with the graduate group, not with the College of Liberal & Professional Studies.