In this issue: Fall courses, BAAS student voices, and more.
Ready for back to school season?
Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or simply remember the scent of freshly sharpened pencils in the fall, the end of August can feel like the beginning of a new chapter. No one knows this better than the parents who are returning to the classroom this month to pursue their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree—even as they help their own children pick out new folders and textbooks. In the Penn LPS Online feature article Student-parents understand, read about how some of our dedicated students are balancing their family lives with work and college.
Dates and Deadlines
August 26 – Fall 1 courses begin
September 1 – Deadline for new BAAS students to apply for a fall 2 start
September 15 – Application deadline for Gateway students planning a fall 2 start
October 1 – Priority deadline for new BAAS students to apply for a spring 1 start; Deadline for new certificate students to enroll for a fall 2 start
October 21 – Fall 1 courses end
October 23 – Fall 2 courses begin
November 1 – Deadline for new BAAS students to apply for a spring 1 start
View the academic calendar for additional dates and deadlines.
Course Spotlight
DISG 1000: Centering Dialogue as a Leadership Strategy
- 8-week course, offered in fall 1
- May be taken as an individual course
- May be applied to the Certificate in Dialogue, Ethics, and Social Good
- May be applied to the BAAS concentrations in Data Analytics and Social Sciences, Individualized Studies, and Organizational Studies
Dialogue—not to be confused with debate or discussion—is an essential tool in building relationships and sustaining communities. This new course offers research and hands-on practice in leveraging dialogue for positive change. Ready to deploy effective dialogue as a leadership strategy?
Student Voices
“Four years ago, when I decided to come to the United States, I never would have thought of trying to get a degree from an Ivy League school or any university beyond community college. The entire journey opened that up for me and gave me the opportunity to see that I have what it takes to pursue something further.”
—Liam Drennan Blakeway, former president of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences ’26—expected
Learn how Liam found himself in the Penn community, or visit the Student Voices page to hear from more Penn LPS Online students and alumni.
Upcoming Events
Penn LPS Online Certificates: Meet Us Mondays
Every other Monday, 12:30 p.m. ET
BAAS Virtual Information Sessions
Every other Tuesday, various times
Virtual Application Completion Sessions
Every other Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET
