University of Pennsylvania (Post-Baccalaureate)

When is your application deadline? March 15, with rolling admission thereafter until the program is full.

Are GRE scores required? No.

What previous training in Greek or Latin, if any, do you require?
We recommend that students have 2 years (or the equivalent) so that they are at the high-intermediate level in each language. With this background, they are prepared to take our Post-Bac seminars, intensive language courses open only to Post-Bacs. However, we have had students come to the program with less preparation in one or both languages; we consider all applications because no matter what the level, students can gain further training in their languages in our program.

How many years do you expect students to remain in residence in your program, on average?
Most students spend one year (two semesters) in our program, though some stay for a second year.

Are there special post-bac courses in your program or are students integrated into existing grad/undergrad courses?
Each semester we offer one Greek and one Latin seminar that is open only to Post-Bac students. Individual students can, after consulting with the program director, choose to take lower-level language courses or graduate seminars instead. In addition, students are permitted to take other undergraduate or graduate-level courses in Classical Studies or related fields.

How many active students are in your program this year? We have 30 this year.

How many active students were in your program last year? We had 32 last year.

Of those students active last year, how many are now in graduate programs in classics or related fields, and where?
Of our 2008-09 students, 16 are currently in graduate programs, at University of Michigan, Florida State University, University of Vermont, University of Pennsylvania (3), King's College London, Cornell University, University of Maryland, Yale, Berkeley (2), University of Arizona (3), and Princeton.

What is the tuition for your program?
$4990 per semester for 2 courses; students may register for more courses at $2,495 per course.

Is any financial aid available for post-bac students?
Very limited loans may be available to US citizens.

Who is the best contact person for students with further questions about post-bac study in your department?
Dr. Julie Nishimura-Jensen, Director the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classical Studies

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