Getting Started with Penn Summer at the College of Liberal and Professional Studies

1. Getting Started with Penn Summerat the College of Liberal and Professional Studies University of Pennsylvania summer@sas.upenn.edu 215-746-7040

2. Summer Support Team Summer Programs Student Support Services

3. Getting Started at Penn Summer Your “To Do” List • PennKey • SAS Email • PennCard • Getting Started Online Workshop and Assessment

4. PennKey Provides access to the University systems • PennKey set up codes will arrive by US mail within 10-12 business days of LPS receiving your Intent to Enroll. • Haven’t received it, or need it immediately? Visit the Registrar’s Office on campus or call 215-898-1561.

5. Penn/SAS Email School of Arts and Sciences (sas.upenn.edu) email address isrequired for all LPS students. Those without an sas.upenn.edu e-mail will have difficulty receiving strategic communications from professors and other Penn departments Quick Tip Have your Penn student email address forwarded to your personal email. Instructions here.

6. Check your sas.upenn.edu e-mail, or you won’t receive: • Deadline-sensitive notices from LPS • Announcements from faculty, Penn Summer Sessions, and the University • Your student bill and late fees will incur • Final course grades • and more!

7. 2 Steps to Activate Your SAS Email 1. Click here to set up SAS email now. You will need your PennKey and password. 2. Then click here to set up your SAS email in the PENN directory.

8. PennCard • Pick-up your PennCard after registering for classes • Provides access to campus buildings and facilities. • When on campus, carry your PennCard at all times. • If you work for Penn or HUP, alert PennCard of your “student” status. Quick Tip PennCard office is at 3451 Walnut St.

9. PennPortal • Access on www.upenn.edu, click on “Current Students.” • Provides access to all important electronic systems including: • Penn In Touch - • The student gateway to academic, financial & profile information • Webmail • Blackboard

10. 4 Facts about Penn Summer andthe College of Liberal and Professional Studies • The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is a division of the School of Arts and Sciences. • Penn Summer is a program based in LPS. • LPS Student Services and support staff are here to assist you as a visiting student during summer sessions. • The LPS website is your first point of contact for all questions you have while on campus.

11. Are you familiar with the LPS website?

12. What you can find on the LPS Website • Links for New, Current, and Prospective students • Most commonly used links at the bottom of the main page • Wondering about a policy or requirement? Check the Undergraduate Student Handbook first. • Forms (ex. Late Drop, Withdrawal, etc.) • LPS calendar- it’s different from the University’s calendar • LPS Online Course Guide lists all LPS courses • Most up to date listings • Search by dept., time, requirement, etc.

13. Academic Calendar • Located on the LPS website- www.pennlps.org or the Penn Summer website www.upenn.edu/summer • Includes all important deadlines • Semester start/end dates; exam schedule; holidays/breaks • Students are responsible for knowing these dates!

14. ALERT! LPS deadlines are different than the University deadlines!

15. Student Records Staff Scheduling an appointment Registration difficulty Billing questions/ concerns Enrollment dates Your LPS Advisor Questions about policies Problems in courses Problems that might affect courses Who can help me? Eli Lesser • Taking classes in other divisions • Referrals from Student Services

16. Campus Resources Student Financial Services The Tutoring Center Student Disability Services Student Health Services Weingarten Learning Resources Center Library System/Van Pelt Library Resources Counseling and Psychological Services

17. Penn Employees • Eligible employees must apply for tuition benefits for Penn/Health System to pay for classes • Meg Lewis, UPenn HR, 215-898-4812 or tuition@hr.upenn.edu • Catherine Lisacchi, HUP HR, 215-615-2704

18. Registrar vs. LPS Records Dept. • Registrar’s Office: • Standard enrollment and degree certifications for insurance, employers, loan deferment, etc. • Official transcripts • LPS Records Dept.: • Degree certification with 48 hours notice • registration questions • name change questions • To release non-directory/confidential info, we need a written signature of authorization. lps@sas.upenn.edu 215-746-7040

19. Billing and Financial Aid • All Financial Aid questions should go to Student Financial Services (Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut St.) or www.sfs.upenn.edu • Questions about your bill should come to LPS as soon as possible, 215-746-6900

20. Summer Housing and Dining • Can be found by clicking here • Dining Services can be found by clicking here

21. Public Safety • Walking Escort Service: • 215-898-WALK • What are those blue light phones? • www.publicsafety.upenn.edu • Contact for Emergencies: • 511 (on-campus) • 215-573-3333 (off campus)

22. Transportation and Parking • SEPTA (www.septa.org) • Transportation & Parking Services • 3401 Walnut Street Suite 447A • LUCY: Free daytime bus service, 30th St. Station through University City area • Penn Bus and Shuttle Service: 215-898-RIDE

23. Registering for Courses

24. Registering for courses • Register for courses through Penn In Touch (PIT) • Can be found on Penn Portal • Adds/drops can be done in PIT, but Late Drops and Withdrawals must be done through an advisor • Having registration problems? • LPS Phone: 215-746-7040 • Email: lps@sas.upenn.edu • Include: full name & contact info, 10 digit course number (ex. ANTH 003 601)

25. 1) Log in to Penn InTouch and use the Course Search tool 2) You can search by subject, requirement, program, day/ time, and more.

26. 3) When you have found a course you are interested in, click “Add to Cart” This does not mean you are registered! Adding to the cart is like bookmarking the course

27. 4) In the main menu, click Register for Courses 5) In the drop-down menu, select the subject code, the course number, and the section number of the course you want to register for. 5) Click Add Request

28. You aren’t done yet… 6) Always double check your registration! Mistakes can cost you. Click on View Schedule in the main menu

29. Finding your class on the map • Search 2 ways! • www.upenn.edu • Penn InTouch Course Listing

30. What have you learned? You will now need to complete this assessment on the information presented here. You will need your SAS email to log in. If you still haven’t activated your SAS email, click here. Once you have taken the assessment, you will be able to register for classes. Have a great Summer at Penn!