<p>Its not as bad as a_posteriori makes it sound. </p>
<p>Transfer of credits will depend entirely on whether or not there is a comparable course at Penn. How many credits you get is more dependent on how good your documentation is than on any specific policy. The process is simple but time consuming:</p>
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<li><p>Go over your transcript with your CGS advisor. S/he knows from experience what's likely to fly. S/he'll also give you the contact names and numbers you'll need. Requirements vary by department so you MUST call or email first to find out what documentation they require.</p></li>
<li><p>Fill out the transfer form for each course. You will be attaching the at least the syllabus from the original school. If you're transfering courses that have a lab component, your "lab book" or graded lab sheets will go along.</p></li>
<li><p>Deliver the completed packages to the various departments. Your CGS advisor will have the contact names - its not usually the chairman.</p></li>
<li><p>Wait.</p></li>
<li><p>Pick up the signed package from the department and drop it off at the CGS office.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Some departments are easier than others - Comp Lit gave me 2 "FREE" courses even though there wasn't any direct Penn equivalent for the classes I took. </p>
<p>If you think of each course as a $1548 check, the pain in putting everything together is greatly lowered.</p>
<p>Williamc thanks for the info. So if I intend to transfer 15 classes from a community college, will I be expected to have the syllabus of each of those classes? What if I don't have the syllabi?</p>
<p>khorsani - the basic answer is yes; you need some kind of semi-official documentation for what the class was about. But most departments can be flexible if there's a good reason and you can certainly write up your own version of the syllabus. Other documentation might include essays you wrote, booklists, and so forth. Don't be afraid to contact your old professors and/or the departments - they often keep that sort of thing on file for decades.</p>
<p>I got into UPenn....but I am thinking that CGS is better for me. Not sure what I want exactly. I have college credits via a program called Running Start in WA state. I prefer night classes to day classes for the most part, but I also understand that CGS is geared to those a bit older. I'm thinking about the school at UPenn because attending part-time, for at least a year, is attractive. I like the community college classes I've taken at night after HS.</p>
<p>Just curious as to your thoughts. I generally prefer small classes, and aside from a few universities, I mostly applied to LACs. I got waitlisted at my first choice, and parents want a decision. Any info on class size, diversity, etc...is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I've been thinking about CGS and going part-time, while working because school is feeling like a bit of a grind right now.</p>
<p>My parents are pushing PENN hard....and I know that class size is much smaller than the day school. I might be able to get the small college feel I want from CGS. </p>
<p>Any thoughts on class size and professor-student interaction in comarison to the day school?</p>
<p>If you go to CGS, can't you only take 2 classes a semester until you are 21? And I don't think it ensures that you can then go into the college, so wouldn't you not be setting yourself up to graduate, atleast until twice as long as the regular college?</p>
<p>Don't worry about it - regular CAS kids can take CGS classes with no problems. I was the only actual CGS student in Egyptian Art a couple semesters back and the elementary/intermediate language courses are very often mostly day school kids of various flavors.</p>
<p>As of now, the change applies only to College students, not CGS students. So if you matriculate at Penn this year as a CGS student, you shouldnt have to worry about any change.
The Anthropology class Im taking right now fulfills the writing requirement, and my professor said that the writing requirements would not change for CGS. But again, this is information from only one teacher so you may want to double check this information with a CGS academic advisor.</p>
<p>In your opinion, do you think fulfilling the requirements in CGS happens somewhat 'organically' over the course of getting a BA, or do you have to plan a bit in advance and keep a 'tab'?</p>
<p>I'll definitly have to look at CGS. Are you aware of any program to move form CAS to CGS?</p>
<p>Are the majors available in CGS a subset of those available at the "normal" college? I was looking at the site, and they seem somewhat limited. Also, I can only find Spring 2006 deadline dates... is there any more information for Fall 2006 or Spring 2007?</p>
<p>I believe you can major in whatever the college has to offer. You will most likely, however, be taking courses primarily in the day if your intended major is not on that list.</p>
<p>Wharton is a different school. You can major in econ. There is a list of majors on the CGS site. </p>
<p>Remember that if you are below age 21 you can only be a part time student in CGS (2 classes a semester). You will probably not be able to get oncampus housing as a part time student. </p>
<p>Pay close attention to some of the above posts about transfer credit. UPenn is known for not giving credit. If you took classes while in High School and those classes counted towards HS credit, they will not be counted. You will not know the classes they will accept until you are already a student. They will not give you an estimate of the number of classes that will transfer. DO NOT assume that you will have a certain class rank because of prior college classes, expect that they will not accept them and be pleasantly surprised if they do. Just a word to the wise.</p>
<p>I'm plenty over 21--with over 120 units. I define non-traditional ;) and I definitely plan on any college NOT taking all my units. The offerings at CGS seem too limited... thanks for the info though.</p>
<p>If you don't mind me asking, what do you plan to major in, and what are your goals in college? The only reason I ask is because I go to CGS, and I would hardly consider it to be "limited" in any way. The reason why I chose to come to CGS was because of the amount of options available here. You have access to all of the College majors, classes, etc. Also, if you plan on going full-time, you are eligible for on-campus housing and full financial aid. You can take courses (up to four) at Wharton or another school if you want, and there are plenty of research opportunities or internships for almost every possible area of study. If you think CGS is limited, maybe you just need help finding out what options are available to you. If you need any contact numbers, let me know. But it is hardly the case that Penn is limited; we have some of the most diverse programs you can find at any school.</p>