Applications must be filed according to the following schedule of deadlines:
For the Summer session II beginning July 7, 2008: no later than May 23**(Extended to June 6, 2008)
For the Fall term beginning September 3, 2008: no later than August 15
For the Spring term beginning January 14, 2009: no later than November 28
**For the Saturday Business Essentials Certificate Program, the Summer session begins May 31, 2008 and ends August 23, 2008. All materials must have been received by the Summer I deadline of May 2, 2008.**
For international applicants, deadlines are:
For the Fall term beginning September 3, 2008: no later than July 11
For the Spring term beginning January 14, 2009: no later than October 31
WPWP-ELP Alliance students may not begin certificate study in the summer sessions.
Submit your completed application, along with transcripts, essays,
and application fee, to:
Wharton Programs for Working Professionals
Steinberg Conference Center
255 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.6359
215.898.2888 phone
215.386.4304 fax wharton-wpwp@wharton.upenn.edu
Candidates for the Wharton-ELP Alliance Program should apply online using the following link: WPWP application.
All WPWP
Certificate Programs
Fees for 2008–2009
Academic Year
Per Course
Program Fee:
$2,815
Technical Fee:
$78
Total per course:
$2,893
The general and technical fees constitute a partial contribution
to the support of student services. These charges do not include the cost
of textbooks, lecture notes, and supplies that may be required. The technical fee is not charged during summer sessions.
Note: Fees are subject to change.
For international students in the Wharton-ELP Alliance
Program,
the following fees apply:
ELP Courses
Fees for 2008–2008
Academic Year
Per Semester
WPWP Tuition:
$5,786*
ELP Tuition:
$3,958
University Fee:
$456
**Major Medical Insurance:
$332
Total per semester:
$10,532
*In order to remain eligible for the Wharton-ELP Alliance dual-certificate program, students must take
at least two WPWP courses per term.
**Major medical insurance is required for students
in the Wharton-ELP Alliance Program.
For LLM students in the Wharton Business and Law Certificate:
The WBLC program requires coursework and tuition over and above that associated with the LLM program alone. Tuition for the WBLC is $8,679. This includes a $78 per course technology fee.
Financial aid is not currently available, but Penn offers loan programs for
which WPWP students may be eligible. Complete information is available at Penn's
Student Financial Services.
Many WPWP students are funded by their employers. Because WPWP courses are
post-baccalaureate rather than graduate level, tuition benefits from employers
are not considered taxable income under current IRS regulations.
Some students may be eligible for a tax deduction for work-related educational
expenses. Consult your tax advisor or your local Internal Revenue Service office.
You will need an F-1 or J-1 visa to enter the U.S. for the purpose of studying.
Because WPWP curriculum is part-time, we are unable to issue F-1 or J-1 student
visas. However, if you plan to be in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa issued by
another educational program, such as the University of Pennsylvania's English
Language Programs (ELP) — then you can enroll in our courses on a
part-time basis.
WPWP has an arrangement with ELP for a joint admissions
program whereby students can study half-time in the ELP's Intensive English Programs and half-time in WPWP and thus be eligible for an F-1 student
visa. If you are interested in this option, please contact the WPWP at wharton-wpwp@wharton.upenn.edu.
We do not accept students with a B1/B2 visa.
If you are already in the U.S. on a valid visa type except B1/B2, F-2, or J-2,
you may enroll in our courses. Your visa must be valid for the entire period
during which you will be studying. We are unable to provide assistance for extending
visas.
F-2 and J-2 visa holders should be aware that current Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services (BCIS) rules state that F-2 and J-2 visa holders may
engage in part-time study only if it is "avocational or recreational in
nature." Unfortunately, the BCIS does not give further definitions or
guidelines for deciding how courses meet these criteria. Therefore, F-2 visa holders may enroll as non-major students only, limited to 2 courses. J-2 visa holders enrolled in the WPWP-ELP alliance program may pursue a full certificate (4–6 courses). If you have additional visa questions, we recommend consulting with an immigration attorney before enrolling.
Wharton Programs for Working Professionals, including the Wharton Business and Law Certificate, offer students a learning experience that encourages public speaking, group discussions, and active class participation. To succeed, students must possess a highly developed proficiency in written and oral English.
In addition to having the appropriate visa, international students whose first language is not English must submit with their application proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated through one of the following:
TOEFL CBT: 240 with TSE 55 or iBT Speaking and Writing 24
TOEFL PBT: 585 with TSE 55 or iBT Speaking and Writing 24
TOEFL/iBT above 96 total with 24 in Speaking and Writing
TOEIC 850
CAE: grade B or above (or CPE: grade C or above)
IELTS: 7.0 or higher
ELP student: 800 level
Note: If your test score is more than two years old, you must retake the test. Wharton accepts only official TOEFL scores sent by the ETS.
TOEFL Waiver: You may request to waive the TOEFL if you have earned an undergraduate or master's degree in an English-speaking country or from an institution in which English is the language of instruction, or have completed a U.S. graduate degree program followed by at least three years of work in the U.S. Applicants may be required to provide evidence in support of the waiver with an iBT Speaking and/or an iBT Writing score of 24 or higher, or one of the above tests with the score level indicated. Note: If your test score is more than two years old, you may be required to retake the test. Wharton accepts only official TOEFL scores sent by the ETS.
Testing: Applicants may have the option to take the SPEAK Test (the University of Pennsylvania version of the TSE) which is offered by the University's English Language Programs office (ELP). The ELP offers on-site testing three times annually: at the end of the spring, fall, and winter semesters. Questions about registration and payment may be directed to the ELP at 215.898.8681.
International Transcripts
When submitting transcripts for application, all courses must be verified and translated into English and into N. American standards before submission by an authorized translation service, such as World Education Service (WES) or Education Evaluators International, (EES). You will be required to provide an official paper transcript sent directly from each college or university attended to WES, EES, or other authorized third-party verification agency.
Housing
We do not currently offer housing facilities for students.
However, international students who combine study in our programs with classes
at ELP can arrange for housing.
Wharton Programs for Working Professionals
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
255 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.6359
215.898.2888 phone
215.386.4304 fax wharton-wpwp@wharton.upenn.edu
