How to enroll

In order to enroll in Penn LPS Online certificates and courses, you need to use Penn’s online application system. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the online application:

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  • Go to the home page of our online application.
  • Create your account
    On the top right of the application home page, click the link to “Create Your Account” which allows you to set up your username and password.
  • Verify your email address
    After you fill out the account creation page, you will receive an email asking you to verify your email address.
  • Start your application
    Once you have verified your email address, you will be prompted to access the online application with your username and password to begin completing the required information.
  • Complete form
    Follow the prompts within the form to provide limited personal and academic background information and select your program and term of choice. The fastest way to select a program is to search by name. Enter “Penn LPS Online” to see all available Penn LPS Online programs.
  • Review and submit your form
    You will have the opportunity to review the information you provided and make changes before you submit and pay the non-refundable application fee.
  • Allow for processing
    After you have submitted the form, please allow at least three days for processing. During this time, our admissions staff may contact you by email for additional information needed to confirm your eligibility.
  • Accept offer
    Once your eligibility has been verified, you will receive an email asking you to login to the application portal. You can then review your official welcome letter in the box marked “View Your Decision Letter” and accept your offer of enrollment by using the box marked “Complete Your Decision Form.”

If you have any questions about our enrollment process, please get in touch via email at lpsonline@sas.upenn.edu or call (215) 746-6903.

Flexible and career-focused

Penn LPS Online Certificates
Choose from a variety of certificates to enhance your resume or advance your personal goals.
Penn LPS Online Courses
You can take individual courses to improve your skills or improve your life.

Learn more about Penn LPS Online