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Swim with Dolphins
Penn Students: Have you noticed these dolphins swimming around campus?
These sea mammals are highly intelligent, sociable, and collaborative communicators, much like Penn students, so it’s only appropriate there would be one on the Penn shield. Adopted by the University in 1933, the arms memorialize two important influences on the founding of the University, incorporating the three silver plates of William Penn’s heraldic shield and the dolphin from the shield that Benjamin Franklin created for himself.
Franklin was a noted swimmer in his time, so it’s no surprise that the University he founded would field the first varsity swimming team in the United States. But the dolphin carried a particular meaning for him beyond his love of swimming. Scientific observation was one of Ben’s passions, and it was through his observations of dolphins during his many transatlantic voyages that he was able to document the existence of the Gulf Stream.
But what do dolphins have to do with Penn Summer? They’re a reminder that at Ben Franklin’s University you have a precious opportunity to explore broadly and focus on what matters most. Penn Summer isn’t just a fabulous time to enjoy everything Philadelphia has to offer. With more than 300 courses offered during three summer sessions, Penn Summer is also one more chance for you to pursue your passion and combine it with purpose.
Registration for Current Penn Students
Want to take courses at Penn during the Summer Session? There is no application process for current Penn students who want to take a course on campus or online: any current Penn student may enroll in Summer Session courses through Penn InTouch.
Current students from any of Penn's undergraduate degree programs are encouraged to speak with their advisor from their home school (College of Arts and Sciences, Wharton Undergraduate, SEAS, Nursing, Liberal and Professional Studies) prior to enrolling in Penn Summer courses. Please note that LPS Undergraduate advisors may not advise undergraduate students from other schools at Penn.
Interested in studying abroard this summer? Visit the Penn Summer Abroad program page for a list of programs.
Incoming Penn Freshmen
Incoming Penn freshmen must fill out the Penn Freshman Registration Form and submit it along with a copy of their letter of acceptance to Penn. No other supporting documentation is required. The application fee is waived.
Registration for Alumni
Continue learning as a Penn alumna or alumnus through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS). If you graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program of the University of Pennsylvania, you can take additional undergraduate courses in the day or evening through a variety of study options. We’re flexible enough to fit your schedule. There is no application fee for the Penn Alumni Program.
Please note that you will only have to complete the following sections of the online application:
Personal Information
Contact Information
Ethnicity Information
Program Information
Penn Alumni (Program Specific Form)
* PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
Upon verification of your alumni status by the LPS office, you will be permitted to register for and enroll in courses up to and including the 599 level. Normal post-baccalaureate academic policies, tuition rates and deadlines of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies apply to alumni registrants.
Interested in graduate-level courses? Apply to the Non-Traditional Graduate Studies Program.
The course listing presented here is subject to change. Please confirm all information on the the University of Pennsylvania Registrar's website or via Penn InTouch (PennKey required)
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