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The University of Pennsylvania, commonly referenced as Penn and sometimes UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2021-22 University Catalog. The University Catalog provides information for current and prospective students about all of Penn’s undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as academic policies and resources.
When applying to Penn, undergraduates are asked to choose one of the University’s four undergraduate schools (the College, Wharton, Penn Engineering, or Penn Nursing), or a coordinated dual-degree, accelerated, or specialized program that will serve as home base throughout their academic journey.
Spanning four undergraduate schools, Penn’s majors allow students to integrate their interests and approach learning from an interdisciplinary perspective. All Penn students complete foundational coursework in the liberal arts and sciences along with a major area of study within their undergraduate school.
Penn Arts and Sciences is the vibrant liberal arts core of the University of Pennsylvania. With 27 academic departments spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the School fosters strength across the traditional disciplines and is hub of interdisciplinary excellence at Penn.
