Four types of special courses Penn offers its undergraduate students

Penn Global Seminars 

Penn launched its Global Seminars program meant to “embed overseas travel into undergraduate seminars” in fall 2016. 

These seminars are open to all full-time undergraduate students. Students can apply for a Global Seminar during the advance registration period in the semester prior to taking them. The applications are reviewed by a committee of Penn Abroad staff and the seminar’s faculty leaders. 

PGS courses are “ideal for students who wish to explore a facet of another country’s culture or history under the guidance of a Penn faculty member,” and for students who have limited flexibility in studying abroad for a full semester.  

Students enrolled in PGS courses pay a $950 flat fee to attend an international trip with a faculty leader — with financial aid packages applicable to those who qualify. The trips occur during winter, spring, or summer breaks. 

There are 28 global seminars offered this semester that allow students to travel to locations including Greece, Botswana, and Vietnam.