<p>I know this might sound silly, but is it at all possible to create dual degree program? Say I get into Penn (big if there) and am applying as a PPE major but I also am interested in the Business and Public Policy concentration that Wharton does. I applied to CAS since that is more tailored to my interests but is there any way to double major between the two colleges outside of the traditional dual degree programs that have already been established?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Well, there’s the individualized major, whatever that entails…</p>
<p>that sounds ominous haha</p>
<p>You can do a dual degree and get a degree from Wharton and CAS, although you would need to fulfill all of the requirements of both degrees. Think you can apply for this during your freshman year. </p>
<p>You could also look into whether there’s a minor you could do instead that would satisfy your interests.</p>
<p>The individualized major is another option, although I think it would need to be primarily CAS-oriented (I tried doing something that would incorporate comp-sci, but was told that probably wouldn’t work out, since that’s in SEAS) You can meet with an adviser (Dr. Kelley; she’s really nice :)) to discuss the logistics</p>
<p>thank you so much i appreciate your help =)! if i get into Penn i will try my best to make this dual degree work haha</p>
<p>If you’re a College student and want to do a dual degree with Wharton, you’re going to have to apply for it, and usually you need a very high GPA to get in.</p>
<p>^how about the other way around? Does a Wharton student need to apply for a dual degree with CAS?</p>
<p>yeah. If you want to pursue a dual degree, you’ll need to apply for it. Often, dual degrees are not necessary and (from what I hear) students pursuing dual degrees have no life. lol</p>
<p>haha okay thanks guys =). We shall see if i get in and from there i will see what path i want to go down</p>
<p>I know a sophomore who is doing a dual degree with Wharton and CAS. I think she’s doing math and finance. To do dual degree with Wharton, you must take some required classes like math and econ in freshman year and then apply at the end of the year. To transfer into Wharton you have to have a very high GPA as that is the only factor they consider. I think she said it’s possible with something around a 3.8. As for workload, it depends on you. I know some kids who are taking very heavy loads and who are doing fine. I know quite a few people in M&T but also a few people who are submatriculating in physics or chemistry. Some people are able to get by with seven credits a semester. It all depends on how you manage your time, that’s the most important thing.</p>
<p>The other way around you still need to apply, but since there is much less competition, a 3.0+ GPA is usually all you need.</p>
<p>got it thanks guys. I am definitly going to try, but having said that I have no idea if i get in how swamped I will be my freshman year and if I will be able to handle so many classes and try. only time will tell. but its good to know its possible =)</p>
<p>I didnt even read the application to Penn and randomly checked boxes for which school. I honestly thought that it was just to gauge interest. Anyways, I get to Penn (day one, I learn that I am an engineer) and after taking classes here, I changed my engineering major from BE to CIS, and then applied to Wharton for the dual degree. You need to do really well in freshman year though. There’s a lot of “internal transfers”, who try to game the system, so just really really focus on your studies.</p>
<p>And you can definitely have a life with a dual degree; if you have AP credits.</p>
<p>cool! i will definitely have some AP credits in history, psych., and probably economics. i definitely am not trying to game the system i just find both subjects interesting haha =). if i can have a life then im gonna try it if i get in!</p>
<p>I just posted this in another thread, but I personally think everyone at Penn should be doing a dual degree. You don’t have to be in any of the specific programs, you should do a dual degree with whatever you’re interested in. Not a lot of schools let students graduate with two separate diplomas, and I don’t think enough people take advantage of this.</p>
<p>Princeton, for instance, doesn’t allow double majors at all. Stanford allows double majors, but it must be within the same bachelor’s degree program (so it’s still a single degree). Harvard has a dual concentration thing, but again no dual degree.</p>
<p>i agree i think its a rare opportunity i hope to take advantage of!</p>