Application to the Major

Most undergraduate courses in Communication are open for enrollment to students throughout the University. However, obtaining the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Communication requires formal application and acceptance. The degree is granted by the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of General Studies, although the major curriculum is designed, administered, and instructed by the Annenberg School for Communication. All decisions concerning admission to the major are made by The Annenberg School.

When to Apply

Students may apply for admission to the major during either the second semester of their sophomore year or the first semester of their junior year. Applications are not accepted in any other semesters. Exceptions are permitted only for students transferring from other universities with junior class standing, whose applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements prior to application.
  1. Completion of either Communication 125 or Communication 130;
  2. Completion or enrollment in a total of at least three communication courses, including those completed under 1 above;
  3. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher in all University of Pennsylvania courses.

How to Apply

Alison Berstecher, Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, provides academic and procedural advising for prospective Communication majors. Students are encouraged to consult with Ms. Berstecher well in advance of application in order to match the requirements for the major to their particular situation and to draft a tentative curriculum.

Information and application forms can be obtained from Ms. Berstecher in the Undergraduate Office (Room 204 in The Annenberg School).

Apply Here

The Communication and Public Service (COMPS) Program Application is available electronically:

COMPS Applications are due February 15, 2008.
Download COMPS Application: (Word document) or (pdf)

Prior to meeting with Ms. Berstecher, students should create and/or update an online worksheet. A College or Pre-major advisor must certify the worksheet prior to application for the major.

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