Archives: FAQs
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How do I transfer courses taken at other universities to SCMP?
Students should submit a Graduate Transfer of Credit Petition along with a course description/syllabi and a final (may be unofficial) transcript with the course name(s) and grade(s) earned to their […]
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What is a Master’s Thesis and how can I conduct one?
Most students start their thesis in the second year after the foundational coursework is behind them. The first step is to find a topic and a faculty member to act […]
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What is independent study and how can I register?
First, you must figure out a project you want to work on or research you want to do and then you need to choose a faculty member who will advise […]
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A course said I need to sign up for a recitation section. What is that?
Recitation is when large lecture classes meet in smaller groups, usually led by a TA, to offer additional instruction. You will register for the recitation through Path@Penn, it is listed […]
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How does the CIS waitlist system work?
Step 1: Student requests permission for the course in the Path@Penn tool at any point in time. Step 2: Student will be contacted via email when the CIS Waitlist opens […]
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What is EAS 8960 and how do I register?
EAS 8960 is a course international students can take to remain full-time. Please request to be in section 005 with the advisor being Talid Sinno. I will have to “approve” […]
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I really want to take a course, but I’m on the waitlist, is there any way to improve my chances of getting in?
You should go to meetings for the class during add/drop (even if you are not enrolled) and talk to the professor after class to ask about being allowed in. You […]
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How do I update my information in Path@Penn?
Please use the following link for a guide on how to update general information on Path@Penn: https://apps.srfs.upenn.edu:44306/secure/Pennant-Training/Update-Critical-Information-Using-Path-at-Penn.pdf. Please use the following link for a guide on how to update critical […]
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Is there somewhere I can connect with other SCMP students?
Yes! We encourage students to join the SCMP Slack and connect with other students through there. In addition, since SCMP is under PICS (the Penn Institute for Computational Science), we […]
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What is advanced registration? How do I register for courses?
For information on advanced registration please follow this link: https://ugrad.seas.upenn.edu/student-handbook/courses-requirements/advanced-registration/. Penn’s registration system works in two phases: advanced registration and regular add/drop/swap period. In advanced registration, students can pick courses […]