<p>at the possibility of getting a Dual-Degree. I didn't realize that this was possible without getting accepted into one of the joint-degree programs like LSM. If I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do, (it's strange, so hold onto your seats) is it possible for me to plan this from the get-go (right as I begin my freshman year)? Furthermore, do you think it's possible for me to get this done in 4 years? </p>
<p>If not, would Penn continue to offer my financial aid on my extra undergraduate year or so in school?</p>
<p>As I said before, it's strange, but I'm thinking a degree from Wharton and a Theater major from the college. (I was accepted at CAS)</p>
<p>It’s definitely possible but there is one major caveat in your situation. (I’m 99% sure about this but wait for a second opinion) To get the dual degree from Wharton you would also have to go through the internal transfer process at the end of freshman year to try to get into Wharton, which is very difficult (like minimum 3.7 gpa, etc.). However, if you are able to do that, then there should be no problems. I heard someone on campus talking about how they might change the dual degree requirements next year so that you only have to complete the general ed requirements of one school, but I’m not sure how much merit there is to that.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!
So does this mean I could start fulfilling the req’s (both classes at wharton and CAS) right away, and then go into the transfer process to make sure I can actually receive the degree? </p>
<p>In other words, would I be wasting any time my freshman year/starting off a year behind if I transfer at the end of my freshman year?</p>
<p>If I’m not wrong, I believe you can’t take Wharton classes unless you are in Wharton. In other words, you can only take the general Econ classes. So you can’t take MGMT 100, BPUB 250, and OPIM 101, which are the tree intro classes for Wharton Undergrad.
Also, internal transfer is very difficult, not just to get in but to complete. If you want to transfer into Wharton, you should know that there are a lot of top people from top schools like HYPSM and other students from UPenn that want to transfer in. And once you get in, dual degree takes a long time to accomplish. The 4 year organized dual degree programs like M&T and LSM are specifically created to fit in 4 years. They are exempt from some classes/requirements so that they can graduate in 4 years. So if you are willing to sacrifice some time, then by all means go, you won’t know until you take the risk. But this is just a forewarning of the hectic schedule you will have.</p>