Explore Penn’s broad liberal arts and sciences curriculum within a dynamic Ivy League learning environment. The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the University.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Application fee waiver

Choose modules from across the humanities and STEM: Once admitted into the Penn Summer Prep Program, students select two modules. Each student must select one morning module and one afternoon module from the same session. In addition to class time, students should be prepared to complete readings, group activities, or other coursework outside of the classroom. Disciplines include subject areas of Philosophy, Science, Computer Science, The Arts, and Writing. Modules are designed to engage students as critical thinkers and global citizens, and to hone analytical skills necessary for sustained academic growth. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion and may request letters of recommendation from their Penn instructors.

We ask that students choose one first choice module and two alternates for the morning and afternoon time slots. Module descriptions include any pertinent information about the module and a daily schedule. Students enroll in one morning module and one afternoon module within the same session. Waitlists for modules are not maintained, but students may be able to change their modules during the first two days of the session. All students must take two modules, there are no exceptions to this rule.

Please allow two weeks from the date of submission for registration confirmation. Instructors will be in touch with students prior to the first day of the module in early July with any necessary information.

The modules are academically rigorous. There is nightly reading assigned for some modules and some modules have ongoing projects or assignments. However, the program is not graded. Students should expect to spend about 3-5 hours a week on assignments or reading outside of class time.

Penn Summer Prep

Jul 06 - Jul 20

2 weeks

Residential

5700 USD

Tuition for 2024 - TBA.
Tuition for the 2023 Penn Summer Prep program is $5,700 and includes program fees and residential costs.

On-campus program fees include: Use of Penn academic facilities, on-campus housing, three meals a day Monday–Friday, two meals on Sunday (no meals Saturday due to excursions/activities), extracurricular activities and trips, and student supervision.

On-campus program fees DO NOT include: Non-refundable $75 application fee, travel to/from campus, airport transfers, gym access (may be available for an additional fee); linens; class materials; meals eaten off campus; medical expenses; laundry; souvenirs; and personal spending money.

Financial Aid

If you attend a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school you may be eligible to attend a Penn Summer Academy free of charge with a Penn Summer Scholarship.

Application fee waiver
Any applicant from the School District of Philadelphia who attends a public or charter school or one of the following organizations is eligible for an application fee waiver. Applicants indicating that they are from the School District of Philadelphia will automatically have the application fee waived.
Eligible organizations include:
Achievement First
Amerigo Education
Minds Matter
Philadelphia Futures
Schuler Scholars Foundation
If your organization would like to have a conversation about initiating a partnership with our office, please email [email protected] to set up an informational meeting.