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Undergraduate*Programs*for*Visiting*International*Students*
2024*
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Description+
Opportunities for highly qualified international undergraduate students to pursue
for-credit coursework at a top-ranked Ivy League university.
Student+
Profile+
Current undergraduate students, who have completed 1+ year(s) of study and have
maintained the equivalent of a 3.3+ grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
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International*Guest*
Student*Program*(IGSP)*
Penn*Summer**
Global*Institute*(PSGI)*
Number+of+
Courses+
4 courses (4CU) per semester
2 courses (2CU)
Length+
1 or 2 15-week semesters
6 weeks
Dates+
2024 Spring semester:
January 16 - May 14
2024 Fall semester:
August 21 – December 19
July 3-August 9, 2024
Move-in: July 2nd
Move-out: August 10
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Application+
Requirements+
• Online application
• Official undergraduate transcript
• Application essay
• Letter of recommendation
• TOEFL 100+, IELTS 7+, DET 120+
• Online application
• Official undergraduate transcript
• Application essay
• Letter of recommendation
• TOEFL 100+, IELTS 7+, DET 120+
Tuition+&+
Fees*+
$18,740 - $33,058
per semester
Includes tuition and fees
(spring2024 tuition, may increase for
fall 2024)
Estimated: $14,178
Includes tuition, fees and housing
Application+
Deadline+
Spring Semester: October 24, 2023
Fall Semester: June 1, 2024
April 1, 2024
*Students)from)partner)institutions)receive)a)10%)discount)on)tuition.)For)a)more)detailed)breakdown)of)tuition)and)fees,)please)
refer)to:)http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/undergraduate/igsp/tuition.)))
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Frequently+Asked+Questions+
Penn+Summer+Global+Institute+&+International+Guest+Student+Program+(IGSP)+
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
PSGI: Yes.
IGSP: No. Students may have to find off-campus housing with the help of Penn’s housing office.
Will students be in classes with current Penn students?
Yes. In both programs students enroll in typical Penn undergraduate courses.
Do students have access to campus resources?
Yes. Students have access to the libraries, gyms, and other facilities. Students are also able to join clubs and
participate in other university activities.
Where can I find Penn Summer Global Institute course options?
Summer course listings can be found here: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/courses/session/ss2. PSGI
students my only take courses during Penn’s summer 2 session.
What courses are available to IGSP students?
For a full list of Penn’s undergraduate courses, see our course catalogue:
https://catalog.upenn.edu/undergraduate/. IGSP students have access to all undergraduate classes at Penn.
Can students take courses outside of Arts & Sciences (Engineering, Wharton)?
Yes. Students in both programs must take a minimum of 50% of their courses in the School of Arts & Sciences
(SAS). PSGI students may take one non-SAS course. IGSP students may take up to two non-SAS courses.
If a course has pre-requisites, can the student submit course credits from another university to meet the
requirements?
Yes. Advisors will work with students on an individual basis to help them through this process, if necessary.
Can students with an undergraduate degree enroll in IGSP/PSGI?
IGSP is designed for current undergraduates who wish to apply Penn credits toward their degree. During the
summer, students with an undergraduate degree may enroll in the Penn Summer Global Institute if they are
recent graduates.
