Penn Global Seminars
Combine intensive semester-long study with a short term travel component to deepen your understanding of concepts discussed in the classroom.
Program Overview
You are able to take full advantage of essential global learning opportunities through Penn Global Seminars (PGS) regardless of your class year or major. Penn faculty leaders design seminars that travel to unique locations, which offer significant opportunity for cultural exchange and immersion.
Other Program Features and Facts:
- Courses options for students across majors and years.
- A flat program fee of only $950 that covers all travel expenses, including round-trip airfare.
- Financial aid packages can be applied to support the cost of the program fee.
- Open to full-time, degree-seeking Penn undergraduates.
- A PGS course is worth 1 C.U. and will appear on your transcript as a standard Penn course.
Information & Next Steps for Students
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Application Process & Deadlines
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Funding & Financial Information
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Course Offerings
Course descriptions by term.
Information & Next Steps for Faculty
Proposal Process
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Role of the Faculty Leader
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