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Graduate and professional programs at Penn emphasize the integration of knowledge across boundaries and disciplines. More than 16,000 graduate and professional students study at Penn, pursuing more than 300 degree and certificate offerings, from Accounting to Women’s Health.  Explore our graduate programs  and click on the programs that interest you to learn more about admissions and academic requirements.

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Penn’s graduate and professional programs are housed in 12 schools on one campus. Each graduate program has a separate admissions process. Applicants apply directly to the  program of interest . All questions about the admissions process should be directed to the  program of interest .

Spring 2020 Recognizing the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic, Penn’s admissions committees for graduate and professional programs will take the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of their regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant. In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/Fail and other grading options during the period of COVID-19 disruptions. An applicant will not be adversely affected in the admissions process if their academic institution implemented a mandatory pass/fail (or similar) system for the term or if the applicant chose to participate in an optional pass/fail (or similar) system for the term. Penn’s longstanding commitment remains to admit graduate and professional student cohorts composed of outstanding individuals who demonstrate the resilience and aptitude to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Required Tests For PhD applicants: Most, but not all, PhD programs at Penn require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The University’s institution code is 2926, you only need to send your scores to one Penn code and it will be matched to your application. Each graduate program has a different GRE requirement; please refer to your program of interest for more information. For information about the administration of the GRE, see the  Educational Testing Service website .

For professional program applicants: Some, but not all, professional programs at Penn require standardized test scores, such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc. Each program has a different requirement and a different institution code. Please refer to your program of interest for more information.

International Applicants Applicants who are non-native English speakers may also be required to report scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson’s PTE Academic , or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please refer to your program of interest for detailed requirements.

Penn is a leader among its peers in welcoming students from every part of the world. The division of International Student and Scholar Services offers help, advice, and information on all matters connected to immigration, employment, adjustment to a new culture, and living in Philadelphia.

Application Materials Please note that all application materials become property of the University of Pennsylvania and will not be returned. Remember to retain a personal copy of your application.

Offline Recommendation Penn strongly prefers that recommenders submit letters of recommendation online through the admissions system. If, however, your recommender is unable to submit an online recommendation, please follow these instructions:

1) Select the “Recommendation Form PDF Download” and download the form . 2) Complete the first section. Be sure to include the address of the appropriate admissions office — refer to the “Contact Graduate Admissions” list below. 3) Print out the form and provide it to your recommender.

Please note:

• If you are applying to a program in Nursing, print out and provide your recommender with these special instructions for completing your letter of recommendation.
• If you are applying to a program in the School of Social Policy & Practice, print out and provide your recommender with these  special instructions  for completing your letter of recommendation.

4) Your recommender should send the form directly to the admissions office you designate, along with the letter of recommendation.

Visiting Penn You are welcome to visit the campus. Interviews are generally by invitation only. Applicants may contact their prospective program to inquire about the availability of tours, open houses, and information sessions. If you plan to visit campus, make sure to visit  other attractions in Philadelphia too.

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Penn’s graduate tuition and other fees vary by school. Consult the individual schools and programs for details. Penn awards some loans based on financial need. These awarded loans are only made by Penn as part of a student’s financial aid package. The loans are repayable by the student after completion of his/her education or withdrawal from school and are not subsidized.

Students in Ph.D. programs generally receive multi-year financial packages to cover tuition, fees, health insurance and a living allowance or stipend.  The terms of the award may vary according to field of study. Contact individual programs for details. Most programs require that PhD students teach or conduct research for two or more years during their course of study, as part of their academic preparation.

Penn’s professional schools provide limited assistance in the form of grants based on financial need. Some schools award merit-based scholarships or provide support in return for service.  Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding.

Penn’s  Student Financial Services  provides up-to-date information the  cost of attendance , as well as  loans and other resources for support . U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for federal loans (i.e., Direct Loan, Grad PLUS). In addition, private  alternative loan programs  are available for credit-worthy borrowers. Generally, international students must have a qualified co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

A stimulating intellectual and social community of students and scholars from across Penn’s 12 schools form a vibrant graduate network. The campus offers extensive resources for academic support and personal enrichment.

Penn is a leader among its peers in welcoming students from every part of the world. The division of  International Student and Scholar Services  offers help, advice, and information on all matters connected to immigration, employment, adjustment to a new culture, and living in Philadelphia.

Graduate Student Center Penn’s Graduate Student Center  provides a home base for graduate and professional students. Located in the heart of campus on Locust Walk, the Center hosts a variety of activities including recreational outings, dissertation support workshops, game nights, and more.

Graduate Student Organizations As the University-wide graduate student government,  GAPSA  — the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly – advocates for students, funds initiatives, and plans events. A wide variety of other  graduate and professional student organizations  flourish at Penn, including school governments, as well as professional, social, athletic, and cultural groups.

Campus Resources The  Grad Student’s Guide to Thriving at Penn , published by the Grad Center, comprehensively outlines all of the many resources serving graduate and professional students at Penn. Of special importance to many students are these resources:

• Family Resource Center  for students with children
• Campus Cultural Resource Centers
• LGBT Center
• Student Disabilities Services
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Recreation & Gyms
• Career Services

Across 12 Schools, more than 16,000 graduate and professional students, and more than 5,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Penn has a number of policies and initiatives that support its efforts to foster inclusive excellence. Diversity and inclusion related data, progress reports on initiatives, a timeline of selected milestones, and stories about members of the Penn community are available  here .

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Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia is a vibrant city offering countless things to do: fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous (and delicious) food.

Learn more  about the great City of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia neighborhoods each have a distinctive personality. The University of Pennsylvania is located in the University City section of Philadelphia. While most students live in University City and the adjacent Center City neighborhoods, there are  many other areas to explore . 

Penn’s  Office of Off Campus Services  assists students with finding housing in Philadelphia, as well as assistance with leases, landlords, utilities and more. New graduate and professional students are encouraged to start looking for housing 3-4 months before arriving at Penn. Each spring, the University offers  online sessions  about housing so that incoming graduate students can get this critical information before arriving on campus. 

The Graduate Student Center’s  Resources for New Grad Students  includes a section on Moving to Philadelphia, which includes more information on transportation, parking, dining, and more.

Contact Graduate Admissions

There is no one central Office of Graduate Admissions. All questions about the admissions process should be directed to the academic program of interest.  Carefully research the admissions information available online through  the Penn Catalog  for your prospective program.  If you are unable to find the information you require, contact the appropriate School Admissions Office:

3620 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6220

215-573-6349

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Graduate Division 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 322A Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228

215-898-8101

The College of Liberal & Professional Studies

3440 Market Street, Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335

215-898-7326

Robert Schattner Center 240 South 40th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030

215-898-8943

GSE Admissions Office 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216,

215-898-6415

Engineering Admissions

109 Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391

215-898-4542

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3501 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204,

Claire M. Fagin Hall 418 Curie Blvd., Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19104

215-898-4271

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215-898-5539

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215-898-5434

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The application system for fall 2025 will open on october 1, 2024. please refer to this site for current information.  , fall 2025 application deadline* ~ will begin on december 1, 2024 11:59 pm p.s.t..

 It is very important that you check your Graduate Group for their specific date.  The date will vary across the programs.

(Fellowship and Scholarship consideration for most programs) *

The Graduate Division uses an online application system. You are advised to check your individual graduate group for specialized requirements and deadlines.  Some programs have deadlines earlier or later than December 15th. Please check their individual websites.

Required application materials:  

• Online application form
• Application fee payment ($90)  (McNair Scholars may submit a letter from their coordinator that verifies participation in the program for a fee waiver)
• Transcripts uploaded to the application
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• GRE, where required. Check your graduate group for details on program requirements.
• Demonstration of English proficiency, where required
• Writing sample, where required
• The Graduate Division may request additional academic documents, as needed.

You may access your application to update or change information until you submit the application to us. Once your application has been submitted, you will be able to check its status and note the receipt of supporting documentation. It is not necessary for all supporting documents to be received before you submit.  You should submit as soon as you are finished and before the deadline!  It is important that applicants continue to check on the status of their applications until all supporting materials have been received. In order to expedite the review of your materials, we strongly suggest that you take advantage of the option to scan unofficial copies of your transcript. An official final copy of your transcript will be requested when you have been admitted and should be sent to this office.

Be advised that most admissions decisions for the PhD degree are made in the Spring. Admission decisions are made by individual graduate groups. The official acceptance letter is generated by the Office of the Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences, although students may also receive a separate letter from the chair of the graduate group.

•  If you are applying from abroad, certain special instructions apply to you.  
• International students must pay the application fee using a credit card. All major credit cards are accepted.
•  International applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency  (TOEFL). Please visit the following site for test locations and dates in your country .
• Upon admission, your name will be forwarded to the University's International Student and Scholar Services . They will provide you with a link to their database once your acceptance has been received. The visa will be issued by their office. Any questions regarding that process should be directed to them.
• A helpful site to visit during your application process is EducationUSA . This website provides information and a list of advising centers in your country that can help you begin your graduate studies in the United States.

If you are applying to one of the thirty one graduate programs within the School of Arts and Sciences, please be aware that the deadline for applying for fellowships is DECEMBER 15, 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time.

NOTE: Most graduate groups do not offer Spring admission for PhD or Masters programs.  Please contact the graduate program directly for information on your area of interest. Those interested in Professional Master degree programs such as FELS School of Government and Organizational Dynamics should visit the following site:  Professional and Liberal Education .

Other deadlines for applications are as follows:  

• Fall Semester, admission only  –  July 15   (Masters programs only, if available)
• Spring Semester  –  December 1

Check with the graduate program before completing an application after December 15th. Application for all graduate programs in SAS should be in electronic format only. 

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The application for fall 2024 is now closed. the application for fall 2025 admission will open september 15, 2024 and deadline to apply is december 15th, 2024 11:59 p.m. eastern standard time. a complete application includes a completed online application and supplemental application materials. we recommend that you begin the application process early as it may take longer than expected. allow enough time to complete your online application, gather and submit your materials, and take the necessary standardized tests..

Wharton only accepts applications submitted via our online application system.

Recognizing the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic, Penn’s admissions committees for graduate and professional programs will take the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 and 2021 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of their regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant. In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/Fail and other grading options during the period of COVID-19 disruptions. An applicant will not be adversely affected in the admissions process if their academic institution implemented a mandatory pass/fail (or similar) system for the term or if the applicant chose to participate in an optional pass/fail (or similar) system for the term. Penn’s longstanding commitment remains to admit graduate and professional student cohorts composed of outstanding individuals who demonstrate the resilience and aptitude to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Letters of Recommendation

The Admissions Committee requires three recommendations. The recommendations must be submitted using our online system.

When you apply online, you will provide the names and email addresses of three recommenders. These recommenders will receive an email with a password, login, and link to our site that will enable them to submit their recommendation directly to our office via the online system.

To submit letters of recommendation via Interfolio, please follow the instructions from Interfolio:  https://product-help.interfolio.com/en_US/about-dossier-accounts/dossier-quick-start-guide

Assistance for applicants or the Interfolio agent can write to  [email protected] .

Transcripts & Academic History

You must submit transcripts of your academic work by scanning and uploading copies of your transcripts through the online application system. The file cannot exceed 600 KB in size and should be in .doc, .wpd, .rtf, .xls, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx or .txt format. For Mac users, please note that the filename must include the appropriate three- or four-letter extension. Also, please do not attempt to upload a document that is password-protected or that contains macros. This will cause the process to fail.

If you are offered admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts of all previous academic work to verify the information provided. If there are discrepancies between the self-reported academic work and official records, the offer of admission will be revoked. Offers of admission are not binding until academic records are verified.

When applying, list all post-secondary educational institutions you have attended, including technical and professional schools. Use the full, actual names of the institutions attended, and provide the titles of all diplomas or degrees earned. If you have attended more than one institution, submit official records from each institution, with the exception of study-abroad programs. If academic records and diplomas are not issued in English by the institution, both the official record and an authorized English translation must be submitted.

All translations should be complete and literal renditions of the original record. Records should show the date of enrollment, courses taken, units of credit or time allotted to each subject during each term or year, your marks or ratings in each subject, and, if available, your rank in the total class or group.

The institutional grading scale or other standards of evaluation, including minimum passing and failing marks and definition of grades between them, should appear on official records or be provided as an attachment.

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, personally identifiable information can be disclosed to persons outside the University only with the written consent of the student or alumnus/alumna. The complete confidentiality statement is available in the University’s graduate academic bulletins.

You must complete the Personal Statement essay question on the online application.

There is also an optional essay question where you may provide additional information or clarification on other points of your application.

Standardized Test Scores

The Wharton Doctoral Programs requires ALL applicants to take and provide scores for either the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Test requirements vary by program, as described below. Applicants whose native language is not English must also take the TOEFL.

Self-reported test scores may submitted in the application, pending receipt of your official scores.

We no longer accept late test scores due to Covid-19. Please plan accordingly to ensure test scores and materials are submitted by the December 15 deadline.

Accepted applicant GMAT and GRE test scores usually fall within the top 10 percent. For the TOEFL test, a high level of proficiency is expected. You can find information about the average GRE and GMAT scores for our most recent fall matriculates in our FAQ section.

To expedite the processing of your application, you must self-report your scores via the online application. In addition, you must request that the ETS send an official copy of your scores to the Wharton Doctoral Office.

We strongly encourage applicants to take the necessary tests in the fall at the latest so that the test scores reach the Wharton Doctoral Office before the December 15 deadline. It has been our experience that students often underestimate the time it takes for the School to receive grade transcripts and test scores. Since this time period may be as long as two months, students are well advised to send requests for grade transcripts and to schedule the appropriate tests as early as possible. Note: Late arrival of test results prevents evaluation of your application.

GRE & GMAT Requirements by Program

• Accounting: GRE or GMAT
• Applied Economics: GRE only
• Ethics & Legal Studies: GRE or GMAT
• Finance: GRE or GMAT
• Health Care Management & Economics: GRE or GMAT
• Management: GRE or GMAT
• Marketing: GRE or GMAT
• Operations, Information & Decisions: GRE or GMAT
• Statistics and Data Science: GRE only

We will accept GMAT and GRE scores that are up to 5 years old. If your test scores are more than 5 years old (taken prior to July 2018), you will have to take the test again and submit the new scores. Please see the GRE and GMAT websites for further information on taking those tests.

The GMAT and GRE in-person and home tests will both be accepted.

We evaluate only GMAT and GRE results from tests taken prior to the receipt of your application. The highest score is used — we do not combine multiple scores. This requirement cannot be waived; there are no exceptions.

Ask the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to report your test scores using the following Wharton Doctoral Programs’ ETS codes:

• GRE: 2954-5199 or 2954-0000
• GMAT: G56-97-12

TOEFL Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL. You may request a TOEFL waiver if you have earned an undergraduate or master’s degree (or will receive the degree by June 2024) in an English-speaking country or from an institution in which English is the language of instruction.

To waive the TOEFL, you must submit your request under the optional essay section of the application and have it documented that your medium of education was English. Your transcripts may serve as documentation that English was the language of instruction.

TOEFL scores are valid for two years. If your TOEFL test was taken prior to July 2021 you will need to submit new scores.

• TOEFL: 2954-02 or 2954-00

Please note:

• The TOEFL IBT and TOEFL ITP in-person and home tests will be accepted.
• We do not accept IELTS scores in place of TOEFL scores

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee of $80 must accompany your application. Credit card payments, made with a Visa or MasterCard only, are processed through Wharton’s secure server using Cybersource. The application fee cannot be waived; there are no exceptions.*

* McNair, Fulbright,  Leadership Alliance, IDDEAS and GRE Fee Reduction recipients applicants may waive the application fee. Please follow the instructions in the application.

Application Deadline

To begin your studies in Fall 2024, you must submit your application and make sure that all your supporting materials (letters of recommendation, transcripts, and either GMAT or GRE scores) are in the hands of the Doctoral Programs Office no later than December 15, 2023.

As states on our website, please submit your application by December 15, 2023, 11:59PM ETS.

Prior Convictions Information

If an applicant has ever been convicted of, or plead guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic violations), he or she must report that information. We offer a secure site for the applicant; answers will be reviewed by the Wharton Doctoral Programs Review Officer.

This information will not be provided to the admissions committee as part of the regular academic review process. If you have questions, you may contact the Review Officer directly at  [email protected] .

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Joint Degree with Political Science

Earn a Ph.D. in both Communication and Political Science from world-class faculty with a single dissertation. 

The University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication and Political Science Department of the School of Arts and Sciences offer a joint doctoral degree in Communication and Political Science. This six-year program for students interested in political communication combines the academic resources of Penn’s two well-respected schools, and provides an opportunity for advanced study by students who are interested in both fields. The degree can be satisfied with a single dissertation by the student.

Why Consider a Joint Degree?

A joint degree in Communication and Political Science…

• opens doors to be competitive in two academic job markets, as well as multiple non-academic roles.
• will provide you with unique interdisciplinary expertise on political communication .
• allows you to draw on the resources of two internationally respected graduate programs at a world-renowned university.

Individualized Program of Study

Students can tailor their area of study within political communication based on their interests. For example, some students might want to combine the study of American politics and public opinion with the study of media effects. Others might want to combine an emphasis on new media and information technologies with the study of comparative politics or international relations. The joint doctoral degree program is designed to accommodate the interests of students who approach the study of political communication from broad, interdisciplinary perspectives.

Complementary Components

• The  Annenberg School for Communication offers students a firm grounding in a wide range of approaches to the study of communication and its methods, drawn from both the humanities and the social sciences. Its mission is to produce and disseminate cutting-edge scholarly research designed to advance the field’s theoretical and empirical understanding of the role of communication (from face-to-face conversations to mass media), in public and private life. Students pursue coursework and research at individual, institutional, and cultural levels.
• The Department of Political Science is currently experiencing a renaissance. Over the past decade, the faculty has grown by 50 percent, an increase in quantity that has been matched by gains in quality. The department maintains strengths in all four major subfields (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory) and is being built with an eye to excellence, embracing a variety of approaches and methodologies. Graduate students in political science are actively involved in its many programs, centers, and workshops, including the Christopher H. Browne Center for International Politics and the Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism.
• The Annenberg Public Policy Center provides many graduate students with opportunities for observational and experimental studies of communication and politics.

How It Works

Academic program.

While each students program is individually tailored, some of the coursework counts toward both degrees. Student must perform well on two sets of exams: one exam in their primary field in Political Science, and one exam in the Annenberg School, which serves as an exam in “Political Communication” for the purpose of the Political Science Department‘s qualifying exam requirement.

A single dissertation fulfills the requirements of both doctoral degree programs. Students will be advised by one member of the Annenberg faculty and one member of the Political Science faculty. (In cases where faculty members hold joint appointments in both, one faculty member may fulfill both roles.)

Students in the joint Ph.D. program will complete research and teaching fellowships at the Annenberg School, as is required of all Annenberg Ph.D. students, as well as completing the required teaching assistantships in Political Science.

While most students apply to and enter both programs simultaneously, current doctoral degree students in either program also may apply to the other program for admission.

Financial Support

Students receive the same tuition waiver and stipend as other doctoral degree students in these programs, however they will receive an additional year of funding, for a total of six years. Students split their research and teaching fellowship assignments equally between both programs.

How to Apply

All candidates for the joint Ph.D. must apply and be accepted into both& programs. Applications available at the following links: Political Science Application and Annenberg Application. Apply to Annenberg by December 1 and Political Science by December 15 because the joint system will not allow you to have both applications open at the same time.

You can't have two applications open at the same time, so you will need to apply first to Annenberg and then to Political Science. To facilitate this, the Annenberg School deadline is December 1 and the Department of Political Science deadline is December 15. You can use the same statement for both programs, or you can send a different one to each. Either way, please indicate that you are applying to both programs in your statement. For more information, please contact Joanne Murray at [email protected]  or 215-573-6349.

Experience and Knowledge

“To me, the strength of the joint-degree program comes from the quality of the faculty associated with Annenberg and Political Science who have conducted an impressively broad range of research. No matter what project or idea I’m considering, there’s always at least one faculty member who has the experience and knowledge to advise me.” —  Tyler Leigh

Featured Faculty

Get to know some of the faculty in political communication.

Joseph N. Cappella, Ph.D.

Michael X. Delli Carpini, Ph.D.

Sandra González-Bailón, Ph.D.

Daniel J. Hopkins, Ph.D.

Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Ph.D.

Yphtach Lelkes, Ph.D.

Matthew Levendusky, Ph.D.

Diana C. Mutz, Ph.D.

Learn more about the close-knit community of students currently enrolled in the joint doctoral degree program in Communication and Political Science.

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Tyler Leigh

Lizzie Martin

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Students may enter the Ph.D. program  only in the fall . Applicants must present evidence of a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, or show that they can expect such a degree by the time they begin graduate work. The University requires that applicants utilize the  CollegeNet  on-line application system. Applicants must upload a personal statement and their transcript (unofficial or official) from each university attended. If an applicant is accepted into our program then they must provide an official transcript mailed directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Three letters of recommendation are also required, usually from professors who can judge the student's potential for high-quality academic work. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must also be submitted. This test should be taken as early as possible to ensure that the results are received in time to be considered by the admissions committee.  Our GRE institution-department code is 2926-1801 . International students must submit a TOEFL score unless they have or will receive an undergraduate degree from a college/university in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland or they have completed, at the time of application, four semesters of graduate study at an institution in the above mentioned countries.

The program's goal is to admit 16 students a year. Applicants should be aware that the admissions committee reviews a large number of applications (over 600 last year). Our decisions on admission and financial aid are facilitated when application materials are clearly presented, well written, and concise. The committee tries to form an image of the intellectual and personal qualities of applicants, and then admits those who seem most likely to do high quality work. All applicants are encouraged to provide a personal statement (see below) and any additional information that might help the admissions committee in their task. For example, students might wish to submit research papers that they have written or a description of some major job experience related to economic analysis. 

Mathematics prerequisites

Proficiency in mathematics is crucial for successful completion of the first year of study, in the Department of Economics, at the University of Pennsylvania.

A minimal level of preparation  consists of two years of mathematics courses in college, including courses in:

• multivariable calculus
• probability theory and statistics
• linear algebra

An excellent level of preparation  consists of additional courses in:

• real analysis
• point-set topology
• measure-theoretic probability theory

We strongly suggest you obtain an excellent level of preparation, for your application to be competitive.

Requirement for Personal Statement:

In the personal statement, all Ph.D. applications within the Graduate Division of Arts & Sciences should address the following: Please describe how your background and academic experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree and led you to apply to Penn. Your essay should detail your specific research interests and intellectual goals within your chosen field. Please provide information about your educational trajectory, intellectual curiosity and academic ambitions. If you have overcome adversity and/or experienced limited access to resources or opportunities in your field of study, please feel free to share how that has affected the course of your education. We are interested in your lived experiences and how your particular perspective might contribute to the inclusive and dynamic learning community that Penn values and strives to create.

In the Economics Graduate Group, we also ask that applicants discuss their relevant research experience, if any, that make Penn Economics a good fit for what you would like to accomplish in your PhD. Your statement can include specific fields of interests and specific faculty members that you think could be potential advisors. 

Deadline for admission:

All applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59pm eastern US standard time on December 15th. The admissions committee then examines completed applications which have been received. Notification of its decision is sent by April 15th.

Follow this link to apply on-line:  CollegeNet

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CONCEPT Celebrates Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Scholarship

The  CONCEPT  Graduate Research Prize was awarded to graduate English student Sarah Gregory '24 MA for her paper, "In a Mirror Clearly: Narrative-based Interventional and Restorative Possibilities in  There There ."

VILLANOVA, Pa. - This spring, graduate students, faculty and staff in the Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated the launch of 47 th edition of CONCEPT , the interdisciplinary scholarly journal of CLAS graduate students. The CONCEPT Graduate Research Prize was awarded to graduate English student Sarah Gregory '24 MA for her paper, "In a Mirror Clearly: Narrative-based Interventional and Restorative Possibilities in There There ."

Gregory, who will enter the PhD program at the University of Delaware in the fall, appreciated the opportunity to engage with others other than her professors through the CONCEPT experience. “It was nice to engage with other disciplines, peers, faculty editors on some feedback and be able to look at my writing from another angle,” she said. “That was extremely valuable.”

CLAS Graduate Studies Dean Emory Woodard, PhD, hosted the CONCEPT Recognition Ceremony on April 19, which featured a discussion with Faculty Managing Editor John Kurtz, PhD, and other faculty editors, as well as student authors, editors and peer reviewers about all areas of the CONCEPT process. The ceremony took place in the Connelly Cinema, followed by a cocktail reception in the Grad Center Student Lounge.

CONCEPT author and current Human Resource Development student Paige Matzerath, who is also the CLAS Assistant Director of Professional Development, talked about her research in the HRD Corner blog . In work, she explored the values of Generation Z and how those values influence their fit in the traditional working world.

The 2024 issue of CONCEPT includes papers from graduate students in English, Education, History, Human Resource Development, Political Science and Psychology. The journal seeks to honor and highlight not only exemplary papers within their respective disciplines but also scholarship with wide interdisciplinary appeal. It is published in partnership with the Office of Graduate Studies and Falvey Memorial Library.  

CONCEPT 2024

Papers appearing in the print and online editions:

Graduate Research Prize Essay Sarah Gregory, English In a Mirror Clearly: Narrative-based Interventional and Restorative Possibilities in There There  

Angela Lopez-Egea I Vives, Theology Mary Magdalene: Sexism and Feminism in Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ

Andrew Portas, Political Science, ‘So I Declare It!’: Pelican Island, Theodore Roosevelt, and Executive Decision Theory

Ryan Snyder, History Sacralizing the Cold War: The Lived Religion of President Eisenhower’s Pastor

Anastasiia K. Tompkins, Psychology Beyond Entertainment: Exploring the Intricacies of True Crime Fascination

Eva Wynn, English Individual Success is Not Liberation: A Critique of #GIRLBOSS and Neoliberal Feminisms  

Papers appearing in the online edition:

Oladimeji Fatoki, Education A Report on Pennsylvania Homeschool Policy

Megan Hayes, English Race, Power, and Sexual Violence in Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress

Paige Matzerath, Human Resource Development Retaining Generation Z in the Workforce

Jaxon Parker, English Commodifying Authenticity in The Talented Mr. Ripley

Iuri Macedo Piovezan, Political Science Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Push for the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Adam Riekstins, English Lost Paragraph in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue

CONCEPT Editorial Board

Managing Editor John E. Kurtz, Psychology

Editorial Assistant Emily Pintarelli, Psychology

Faculty Editors Paul Bernhardt, Applied Statistics and Data Science Sarah Faggioli, Augustine and Culture Program Bess Rowen, Theatre Erica Slotter, Psychology

Graduate Student Editors Tertia Gillett, Philosophy Sherry Meyer, Communication Tia Nicolas, Psychology Adam Riekstins, English J. Matthew Villanueva, English

Peer Reviewers Ranya Al-Khayyat, Psychology Sophie Althaus, Psychology Luis Berrios-Hayden, Geography and Environment Sydney Curran, Theatre Harris Drachman, Psychology Samantha Goldman, Psychology Emi Hathcock, Psychology Ryan Henderson, Psychology Erica James, Liberal Studies Tyra Johnson, Human Resources Development Mariah Lees, Psychology Dane Litchfield, Theology Anne Minicozzi, Theology Madison Palladino, Psychology Iuri Piovezan, Political Science Ana Tompkins, Psychology Cody Triplett, Psychology

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What can polls tell us in 2024?

John lapinski, the robert a. fox leadership professor of political science and director of the robert a. fox leadership program and the penn program on opinion research and election studies, talks polling in this presidential election year..

If there is one thing Americans can count on during any presidential election year, it’s the constant commentary about polls. But how has polling changed in the digital age? How accurately can polls predict election outcomes? What purpose do they serve?

John Lapinski , the Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor of Political Science and director of the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program and the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) , addresses these questions. Lapinski also directs the Elections Unit at NBC News, where he is responsible for projecting races for the network and producing election-related stories through exit polls.

“There have been misses with polling recently,” Lapinski admits. “Is it critically important that people have a sense of who may or may not win an election before election night? I don’t think so, but it is important, given that we live in an electoral democracy, that we have some way of measuring public opinion; otherwise, the people elected to represent us won’t know what we want.”

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“We’re doing a huge experiment right now at PORES, running five different surveys, including telephone interviews with both landline and cellphone interviews, a text survey, and two different online methods.”

In general, Lapinski says, polls can’t predict turnout. However, “one of the beautiful aspects of election polls is that you can determine whether they’re accurate or not because elections happen. Here’s what the poll said, here’s what the results said.”  

This year’s election, he adds, will be “super close.”

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Shelley Goode ’79 serves as senior vice president and chief development officer for the AARP Foundation , overseeing fundraising across the foundation, AARP advocacy, and other AARP affiliates. With more than 30 years of experience, she has promoted solutions and raised funds for issues that include women’s empowerment, STEM initiatives, poverty, migration, affordable housing, addiction, and the reintegration of veterans into society.

An inspirational leader, culture champion and strategic visionary, Goode served most recently as chief development officer of Girl Scouts of the USA, where she led a revenue-generating team responsible for securing diverse funding streams from individuals, corporations, foundations and government grants. 

As chief development officer for the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit network of 280 college-preparatory public charter schools, she raised funds to implement diversity- and inclusion-focused solutions for students with low income, and has shaped policy and strategy at the C-suite level in various roles, including as vice president of resource development for Oxfam America.

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An avid supporter of the arts, Goode holds a BA in arts administration and political science from Mary Baldwin. 

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A graduate of Goldsboro High School, she returned to the Goldsboro community in 2018 with over 20 years of practice experience. After earning her medical degree from the ECU Brody School of Medicine, she completed her OB/GYN training in York, Pennsylvania. Following private practice in the Greensboro and Raleigh areas, she most recently served as part of the teaching faculty at Duke University.

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She has a daughter and a son, Vernon Fraley, Jr. a 2024 graduate of MBU and member of the Fighting Squirrels basketball team. She enjoys traveling for her children’s sporting events and loves to sing karaoke and salsa dance. 

Michael Schoenfeld serves as partner and foundations, education, and global health co-lead in the Washington, D.C., office of Brunswick , a leading international critical issues firm. As head of their education sector, he works with some of the world’s leading universities, academic medical centers, research institutes, and foundations.

With more than three decades as a chief public affairs executive and counselor to senior leaders, Schoenfeld has deep expertise in issues and crisis management, global strategy and positioning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and policy advocacy.

Prior to joining Brunswick in 2022, Schoenfeld was chief communications officer and vice president for public affairs and government relations at Duke University for 14 years. As Duke’s principal spokesperson, he led communications and advocacy initiatives for education, research, healthcare and sports in the United States, Asia, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He previously served for more than a decade as vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University.

Earlier, Schoenfeld was senior vice president for policy and public affairs at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and held news reporting and executive public diplomacy roles at the Voice of America and U.S. Information Agency.

Schoenfeld graduated from Duke and received a master’s degree in public policy from Stony Brook University. He serves on a number of civic, cultural, and professional boards, including The Seminar, the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, and PBS-North Carolina. He is also a visiting professor of the practice of public policy at Duke, where he teaches a course on media, politics, and policy.

David Anthony Shipula , a dedicated leader and community servant, brings a wealth of experience to the MBU Board from both the private and public sectors. A 1973 graduate of the Staunton Military Academy (SMA), he currently serves as president of the Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation . 

Shipula is the owner of Beer Super/Beer Distributorship in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., where he led operations from 1979 until his retirement in October 2021. His civic leadership is extensive, having served on the Hanover Area School Board for over two decades and as president of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. He was appointed by former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge to several key positions, including the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Oversight Council and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Professional Standards and Practices Commission. 

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An accomplished athlete, he played basketball at SMA and Kings College, and briefly professionally in France. Shipula and his wife, Sharon, enjoy a family-oriented life with their three adult children and four grandchildren.

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