University of Pennsylvania

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Pennsylvania accepts transfer credits. Additionally, University of Pennsylvania has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at University of Pennsylvania complete all the credits required within six years.

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

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

What Classes Do I Have To Take At University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at University of Pennsylvania

When choosing a major, University of Pennsylvania students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Pennsylvania.University of Pennsylvania 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. University of Pennsylvania false.University of Pennsylvania 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix 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 University of Pennsylvania Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Pennsylvania directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Pennsylvania Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Pennsylvania true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Pennsylvania Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Pennsylvania true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Pennsylvania Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Pennsylvania, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Pennsylvania.

Does University of Pennsylvania Require Internships?

🟨 University of Pennsylvania does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can 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 University of Pennsylvania

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

University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania have any ROTC programs?

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

University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania 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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