ONLY CURRENT PENN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR SUBMATRICULATION
For research master’s programs (M.A. or M.S.) in the School of Arts and Sciences, submatriculants obtain both the bachelor’s and the master's degree simultaneously, with the master’s level work continuous with the undergraduate major, which it extends and intensifies. Students are encouraged to apply for submatriculation during the fall semester of the junior year. Here are the steps for applying to the submatriculation program: College Submatriculation Form - https://www.college.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/files/submatric822.pdf
- Meet with their College advisor to confirm eligibility and financial aid implications.
- Contact the MS Director, Dr. John MacDonald, in March of your Junior year to discuss fit, quantitative preparation, and course planning.
- Begin conversation with potential faculty recommenders well in advance of the application deadline.
- Once proper approval has been obtained, the official application must be initiated by the college advisor through BP Logix.
**Please note: Applications will require two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.**