Penn's Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree An online, Ivy League degree open to adults with busy lives and big ambitions.

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The online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree at the University of Pennsylvania provides a liberal arts education—built with career achievement in mind. With a variety of courses and degree concentrations to choose from, you can tailor an educational experience that fits your personal and professional goals.

Competitive scholarship opportunities are available on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Students who have completed coursework at regionally accredited two- and four-year institutions may contact us for a preliminary transfer credit evaluation.

Accredited

Accredited

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences is an accredited degree from the University of Pennsylvania designed for working adults and non-traditional students who want to pursue an Ivy League education.

Accessible

Accessible

If you have a strong academic transcript, great! You can also “prove your way in” by successfully completing four designated courses with a minimum GPA requirement to demonstrate your ability and commitment to academic success.

Flexible

Flexible

Our online courses offer flexible and accelerated schedules, high-impact learning and the experience that both students and employers value.

Career-focused

Career-focused

In addition to the core methods and values of a liberal arts education, the curriculum integrates practical opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you develop through coursework.

Whether you already have an associate degree, some college, a high school diploma, or GED, the University of Pennsylvania brings the Ivy League degree experience to you.