Meet with an Advisor

Not sure what programs we offer or what is the best option for you?

• Attend an event or information session to explore and learn more about the different types of global opportunities available to Penn students. In addition, you’re invited to learn more about global opportunities at Penn by viewing PA101 on demand.
   

• Participate in virtual drop-in hours. This is an opportunity exclusively for students who have not yet selected a program or region of interest. You will be able to learn more and ask questions about a variety of global program options to meet your academic, personal, and professional interests.

An advising session is required before you can open an application. Currently, Penn Abroad is only advising for Fall 2021 Semester Abroad programs (with one exception noted below). Students wishing to apply for a future term should wait to complete their required advising session at a later date.

Advising for a semester abroad program for Fall 2021 is by academic discipline. Note that students should attend the academic session that matches which CREDITS they would like to earn abroad, not necessarily what major they belong to at Penn. Students from Wharton and Engineering may apply to College credit only programs, but should not expect to earn major credit and are required to meet the same eligibility criteria as College students. Students from the College may only apply to College credit programs.

Dual-degree students should attend the advising session for the academic discipline they are more likely to enroll in and complete abroad. Students do not need to attend more than one advising session.

In addition to advising by discipline, Penn Abroad is offering Advising for All Majors sessions for students who cannot attend the times for their specific undergraduate school or are still deciding which credits they would like to fulfill.

Advising for Fall 2021 Semester Abroad programs will highlight the important differences of studying abroad during COVID-19. It is important to review all the risks and opportunities prior to making a decision about Fall 2021 Semester Abroad programs.

Please follow the appropriate link below to schedule your advising appointment. All appointments will happen virtually and may include up to five students. Please arrive several minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.

• ADVISING FOR ALL MAJORS (this session will present an overview of Semester Abroad programs that offer credit for College students, Wharton students, or Engineering students. All disciplines are welcome and will receive pertinent information. By attending Advising for All Majors, students will satisfy their advising requirement and do not need to attend an additional advising session.)

• WHARTON

• ENGINEERING

• COLLEGE      

• PENN ENGLISH PROGRAM IN LONDON (this program has an earlier deadline than other Fall 2021 Semester Abroad programs)

• CAMBRIDGE: PEMBROKE COLLEGE  SPRING 2022 ONLY (this program has an earlier deadline than other Spring 2022 Semester Abroad programs; please DO NOT schedule this is you are considering other Spring 2022 programs or the University of Cambridge: Pembroke College study abroad program for a different semester) 

• HUNTSMAN this is a special, one-off advising session for up to 50 Huntsman students from 2 to 3 pm on Friday, February 26. Huntsman students can also join any COL or WH session)

Still deciding or exploring Penn’s global opportunities? Visit our Why Go Abroad resources to get started in defining your goals and exploring your abroad program options. We also offer a variety of events and drop-in hours exclusively for those who are just beginning to navigate the programs available and how to apply. If you have a question, please contact goabroad@upenn.edu

Fall advising for GRIP Summer 2021 has concluded.

There will be a limited number of General GRIP Advising sessions on January 6th-7th. Please note that this will be the final opportunity for students to fulfill the advising requirement for their GRIP application.

Registration for these sessions will open on January 3rd. The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, January 6th at 11:30AM EST

Wednesday, January 6th at 4PM EST

Thursday, January 7th at 10:30AM EST

Thursday, January 7th at 1PM EST

Schedule a GRIP Group Advising Session

An advising session is not required as part of the Penn Global Seminars application process. If you are interested in learning more about Penn Global Seminars virtual drop-in advising is a great way to learn more and ask questions. Advising is also available by appointment by contacting pgs-abroad@upenn.edu. We also invite you to stay up to date on PGS and Penn Abroad by joining our mailing list.

Note: Advising meetings are a great way to learn about the Penn Global Seminars courses and the application process. They are not intended to provide applicants with advice related to program competitiveness or how to gain an advantage over another applicant.