Designed for working adults and other non-traditional students who want to pursue an Ivy League education, Penn LPS Online’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program offers prospective students two pathways to admission.
- The standard admission process includes a review of all previous transcripts with a focus on your most recent coursework.
- Alternately, you can “prove your way in” through our Gateway Program by successfully completing four designated Penn LPS Online courses with a minimum GPA requirement to demonstrate your ability and commitment to academic success. Gateway Program courses are not eligible for financial aid.
Ready to apply?
Complete and submit the online application and non-refundable fee ($25), accessible through our online application system (see below). Select "LPS Online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences" to begin the standard admission process, or "LPS Online Gateway to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences" if you opt to prove your way in through our Gateway Program. Applications for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to finalize and submit their materials by the priority deadlines.
Note that Penn LPS Online does not offer an admission deferral option; please be sure to apply to the term for which you plan to begin your studies.
Applications for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program must be received by the following deadlines:
| Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term of Entry | Priority Deadline | Regular Deadline |
| Spring 1 | October 1 | November 1 |
| Spring 2 | N/A | February 1 |
| Summer | N/A | April 1 |
| Fall 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
| Fall 2 | N/A | September 1 |
The application and all supporting documents for the Gateway Program must be received by the following deadlines:
| Gateway Program | |
|---|---|
| Term of Entry | Regular Deadline |
| Spring 1 | December 1 |
| Spring 2 | February 15 |
| Summer | May 1 |
| Fall 1 | August 1 |
| Fall 2 | September 15 |
Your completed application and application fee payment is due at 5 p.m. ET on the deadline date for the term to which you apply. We cannot guarantee that we will review information sent to the College of Liberal and Professional Studies admissions office after the deadline of the term in which you apply.
More information
- Standard Admission Process
- Prove Your Way In through our Gateway Program
- Transfer Preparation & Policies
- BAAS Degree Requirements
- To take a Penn LPS Online course, students must use a computer with at least 8GB of RAM (most computers built within the last five years should have this) and an internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps download and 750 Kbps upload. See more system requirements.
