Welcome to the home of lifelong learning at Penn

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) offers ambitious students—from veterans and international scholars to high school students and working professionals—opportunities to develop the skills they need to thrive in a changing global society. Wherever you are in life or in the world, the power of Penn is open to you.

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Featured program: Global Master of Public Administration

Featured program: Master of Applied Positive Psychology

Make a difference in the world with the science of well-being in the graduate program that is always ahead of the curve.

Degree programs

Our bachelor’s and professional master’s degrees provide Ivy League academics, hands-on learning experiences, global connections, and expert advising to help you reach your goals.

Non-degree programs

From post-baccalaureate programs to guest student programs welcoming learners from around the world, LPS offers opportunities to earn academic credit without committing to a degree.

Certificates

Designed to develop specialized skills or knowledge, these focused programs of study include standalone certificates as well as programs undertaken during the course of certain degrees.

Courses

Taught by world-class faculty and expert practitioners, LPS courses include dedicated programs of study as well as open admissions options for lifelong learners.

Professional programming

Meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global society through learning opportunities, programming, and services tailored to meet your organization’s needs.

Program Finder

What do you want to study?

Explore our programs by degree, subject area, delivery, and more—and discover how LPS can meet your academic and professional goals.

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Penn LPS Online

Designed for working adults and nontraditional students, Penn LPS Online offers courses, certificates, and a bachelor's degree that fit your unique needs and busy life. Penn LPS Online brings the tradition of Penn’s academic excellence to you, wherever you are.

Penn Summer

Penn Summer has something for everyone: working adults, visiting undergraduates, Penn alumni and staff, and other lifelong learners. Learn from Penn faculty in courses that suit your summer schedule—on campus, online, or abroad.

Penn SAS High School Programs

Penn SAS High School Programs welcome ambitious young students to the Ivy League. Check out our range of programs—specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit, a few weeks or a whole term—and choose the right path for you.

Events

Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session
Global Master of Public Administration Virtual Information Session
Penn Employee Virtual Information Session
Penn Alumni Program Virtual Information Session

Meet Our Students

LPS News

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I-MPA ’23 alumnus and three-time graduate student award winner Kaixi (Alex) Yang encourages incoming students to get involved in Penn student life

Hear from Alex about how getting involved in campus extracurriculars can be life changing.

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Getting into the flow of an environmental career

From a close examination of local stream data to a global water conference in Sweden, Bo Nash (MES ’24) made the most of MES opportunities.

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Advancing corporate social responsibility for a sustainable future

MES grad Donato Grimaldi tackles corporate social responsibility from the inside to help build a sustainable future.

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