Turn your college credits into a Penn degree
Life may have interrupted your college journey. A career, family, finances, or a change in direction can put a degree on hold—but it doesn’t have to stay unfinished.
Penn LPS Online’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) gives adults with college experience the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree through an online program from the University of Pennsylvania—an Ivy League institution with a tradition of academic excellence and innovation.
More than a degree. A Penn education.
At Penn, you’ll study within an institution known for bringing together rigorous academics, interdisciplinary thinking, and a focus on applying knowledge to the real world.
A Penn degree can give you more than credentials. It can help you:
Stand out with a degree from an Ivy League university. Put the University of Pennsylvania name on your resume and demonstrate your commitment to academic achievement.
Learn across disciplines. Penn’s tradition of interdisciplinary education encourages you to connect ideas across fields and approach complex challenges from multiple perspectives.
Study with purpose. Apply what you learn to your career, your organization, and the issues that matter to you.
Join a distinguished academic community. Become part of the broader Penn community and a university tradition that values knowledge, innovation, and impact.
Invest in your future. Whether your goal is career advancement, a new professional direction, or graduate study, finishing your bachelor’s degree at Penn can be a meaningful step forward.
Your previous college work counts
The BAAS program team evaluates previous college coursework for transfer credit, helping you understand how the credits you’ve already earned may contribute toward your BAAS degree. You can build on your prior academic experience while pursuing a program designed with adult learners in mind. And with multiple areas of study to choose from, you can create an academic path that connects your interests and experience with where you want to go next.
Two admission pathways
Standard admission
If your academic record demonstrates your readiness for Penn, you can apply through the standard admission process. Your previous college coursework and academic history will be reviewed as part of the admissions process, helping determine your eligibility for the BAAS program.
Gateway Program
Maybe your current potential isn't fully reflected in your past transcript. Through the Gateway Program, you can prove your academic ability by successfully completing four designated Gateway Program courses. Meet the required academic standard, and you can transition into the BAAS degree program.
Start with a conversation
Tell us where you’ve been, where you want to go, and what you hope to accomplish. Set up an appointment to talk about:
- Your previous college credits
- Your academic and career goals
- Which admission pathway may be right for you
- How the Gateway Program works
- What your path to a BAAS degree could look like
Call (215) 746-6903 or email lpsonline@sas.upenn.edu to schedule an appointment with the Penn LPS Online team. Whether you know exactly what you want to do next or you’re still figuring it out, the BAAS team can help you understand your options.
