Welcome to the home of lifelong learning at Penn

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) offers ambitious students—from veterans and international scholars to high school students and working professionals—opportunities to develop the skills they need to thrive in a changing global society. Wherever you are in life or in the world, the power of Penn is open to you.

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Featured: Future Scientists for Middle Schoolers

Featured: Future Scientists for Middle Schoolers

Designed to give students a taste of life in a molecular biology lab, participants will explore topics hands-on and gain familiarity with common tools and experimental techniques used in molecular biology research.

Degree programs

Our bachelor’s and professional master’s degrees provide Ivy League academics, hands-on learning experiences, global connections, and expert advising to help you reach your goals.

Non-degree programs

From post-baccalaureate programs to guest student programs welcoming learners from around the world, LPS offers opportunities to earn academic credit without committing to a degree.

Certificates

Designed to develop specialized skills or knowledge, these focused programs of study include standalone certificates as well as programs undertaken during the course of certain degrees.

Courses

Taught by world-class faculty and expert practitioners, LPS courses include dedicated programs of study as well as open admissions options for lifelong learners.

Professional programming

Meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global society through learning opportunities, programming, and services tailored to meet your organization’s needs.

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What do you want to study?

Explore our programs by degree, subject area, delivery, and more—and discover how LPS can meet your academic and professional goals.

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Penn LPS Online

Designed for working adults and nontraditional students, Penn LPS Online offers courses, certificates, and a bachelor's degree that fit your unique needs and busy life. Penn LPS Online brings the tradition of Penn’s academic excellence to you, wherever you are.

Penn Summer

Penn Summer has something for everyone: working adults, visiting undergraduates, Penn alumni and staff, and other lifelong learners. Learn from Penn faculty in courses that suit your summer schedule—on campus, online, or abroad.

Penn SAS High School Programs

Penn SAS High School Programs welcome ambitious young students to the Ivy League. Check out our range of programs—specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit, a few weeks or a whole term—and choose the right path for you.

Events

Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Drop-in Hour
Global Master of Public Administration Virtual Information Sessions
Organizational Dynamics Programs Virtual Information Sessions
Global Master of Public Administration Virtual Information Sessions

Meet Our Students

LPS News

In a challenging global landscape, the International Guest Student Program is helping faculty and students find ways to preserve and continue international scholarship.
Sharing knowledge across borders

In a challenging global landscape, the International Guest Student Program is helping faculty and students find ways to preserve and continue international scholarship.

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Professional master’s category participants, left to right: Athira Das, Organizational Dynamics; Anushka Kumar, Behavioral and Decision Sciences; Cam Watts, Public Administration; Natalie Sabiston, Environmental Studies (category winner); and Nabila Safitri, Environmental Studies]
Master of Environmental Studies student Natalie Sabiston wins at this year’s Penn Grad Talks

Five LPS student finalists gave TED-Talk-style presentations at this year’s Penn Grad Talks, covering topics on environmentalism, primary election reform, AI adoption, and behavioral demand validation.

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LPS students honored as 2026 Dean’s Scholars
LPS students honored as 2026 Dean’s Scholars

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is pleased to congratulate Carley Leedy and Sijie Chen on being named Dean's Scholars. This honor is presented annually to students who exhibit exceptional academic performance and intellectual promise.

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