In this issue: Celebrating our remarkable graduates and looking ahead.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies honored graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, along with their friends and family, at a ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Graduation is a special day for the Penn LPS Online team, when many of our graduates travel to Philadelphia to don their robes and accept their honors onstage. Special congratulations to the students and faculty members who received awards. To learn more, visit LPS Student Awards for 2025 and Faculty Awards for 2025.
At graduation, we celebrate the future of our bright and dedicated community. One day, we’ll celebrate yours.
Dates and Deadlines
July 1 – Deadline for new BAAS students to apply for a fall 1 start
August 1 – Application deadline for Gateway students planning a fall 1 start
August 15 – Deadline for new certificate students to enroll for a fall 1 start
August 26 – Fall 1 courses begin
View the academic calendar for additional dates and deadlines.
Course Spotlight
RELC 3100: Spirituality, Wellness, and Identity: Making Meaning in the Modern World
- 8-week course, offered in summer
- May be taken as an individual course
- May be applied to the BAAS concentrations in Individualized Studies and Literature, Culture, and Tradition
Although the fastest growing religion in the United States is “no religion,” more and more people are taking up organizing principles that serve a related purpose—such as wellness, philanthropy, hobbies, and community service. Ready to understand alternate ways of making meaning?
Student Voices
“You actually make friends from across the entire world. The faculty were wonderful throughout the entirety of the program…. They were really receptive and there was always opportunity to email them with questions, if you had any.”
—Dr. Kelly Gilrain, Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology ’24
Learn how Kelly is putting her certificate to work, or visit the Student Voices page to hear from more Penn LPS Online students and alumni. You can also hear more from Dr. Gilrain in What can you do with a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology?
Upcoming Events
BAAS Virtual Information sessions
Every other Tuesday, various times
BAAS Drop-In Sessions
Every other Wednesday, 12 p.m. ET
Virtual Application Completion Session
Every other Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET
