Penn GSE Guidebook

GUIDEBOOK

Guidebook created by Rachel Dozier, Priya Sivakumar, and Yuna Dai and credits to some photos from Ed Policy guidebook

A note to gse students, First off, CONGRATS! You have accomplished an incredible goal of being admitted into Penn GSE! This guidebook is meant to be your go-to resource throughout your journey here at Penn GSE. Whether that be understanding where things are, who to talk to, or how to make the most of your time here, this guidebook will introduce you to some key topics that are worth knowing. You will also find many QR codes that will lead you to different sources and content.

Throughout your journey, never forget, you can make this an incredible experience if you seek out the resources and opportunities! You are here for a reason and deserve to be here! And remember to give yourself grace, this is a hard journey, but a worthy one.

Welcome to Penn GSE!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GSE GUIDEBOOK

Academic Calendar

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The Office of Student Success

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PennKey Setup

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Penn Email Setup

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Penn Card

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Penn Wifi

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Canvas

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OnePennGSE

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Student Records & Financial Aid

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Path@Penn (Course Registration, etc)

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Health, Wellness, and Recreation

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Public Safety

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Reserving Study Spaces

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Printing

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Project Management

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Writing Resources

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Opportunities at Penn & GSE

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Work Authorization Info

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Important Websites

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Student Organizations

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What’s Your Jam?

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Sign up to the Penn GSE Newsletter

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Academic calendar Fall 2024

Event/Deadline

August 19 - 23

New Student Orientation

Eligibility Requirements August 27 Fallon Term Classes Begin You must have been lawfully enrolled a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible CPT. September 2 Labor Day (NOfor CLASSES) LAST DAY to add or drop w/out financial

Septemberfor 10 graduate students whose programs require EXCEPTION: penalty via Path @ Penn immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other October 7 LAST DAY to drop course (NO REFUND) employment.

TBD

Advanced Registeration for Spring 2025 via Path@Penn

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the October 25 LAST DAY to request course grade type change completion of your program.

Opening of December 2024 Graduation Students in English Language Programs Application (ELP) are not eligible for October 30

November 4

CPT. LAST DAY to withdraw

LAST DAY doctoral students may submit If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year November 4 dissertation for review by the Associate Dean waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has for December 2024 degree again obtained valid F-1 status.

November 25

LAST DAY to apply degree

TBD

Course Selection for Spring 2025 re-open

November 26- December 1

Thanksgiving Break (NO CLASSES)

December 16

Last Day of Fall Semester Classes All Coursework DUE!

January 3

Faculty Submission - Grades DUE

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Academic calendar Spring 2025

Event/Deadline

January 15

Spring Term Classes Begin

Eligibility Requirements Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (NO CLASSES) You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one LAST DAY to add or drop w/out financial academic year before being eligible for CPT. January 28 January 20

penalty via Path @ Penn

Februaryfor 4 graduate Opening of May 2025 Graduation EXCEPTION: students whose programsApplication require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other February 24 LAST DAY to drop course (NO REFUND) employment.

March 8-16

Spring Break (NO CLASSES)

It is available areDAY in valid F-1 status and before the Marchonly 21 while you LAST to request course grade type change completion of your program.

Advanced Registeration for Summer & Fall March 24

2025 via Path@Penn

StudentsMarch in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for 31 LAST DAY to withdraw CPT. TBD

Course Selection for Fall 2025 re-open

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year LAST DAY doctoral students may submit waiting period be recalculated once the student has April 4may need to dissertation for review by the Associate Dean again obtained validfor F-1May status.

2025 degree May 7

Last Day of Spring Semester Classes All Coursework DUE!

May 12

Faculty Submission - Grades DUE

TBD

GSE Commencement Ceremony

May 19

University Commencement Ceremony

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The Office of Student Success Your guides through your journey here at Penn GSE The Office of Student Success’ (OSS) mission is built on a foundation of core values that guide our work and interactions with students: Empowering Academic & Personal Success Building a Versatile Skillset Fostering and Accepting and Inclusive Community Eligibility Requirements Providing Services in Times of Need You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one

What doesacademic OSS do? year before being eligible for CPT. 3700 Walnut street gse room 204

Academic Support: & classroom EXCEPTION:Advising for graduate students support whose programs require immediate Guidance through the accommodation process participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

Time management &. learning strategies support Student It is available onlyAdvocacy while you are in valid F-1 status and before the Student Wellness Support: completion of your program.

1:1 support meetings programming Students inWellness English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. Guidance on Student Health & Counseling (SHaC) with administrative processes likeacademic leaves year If you had aSupport gap in study or a status violation, the one of may absences, returns, etc. waiting period need to be recalculated once the student has again Student Programming & Events: obtained valid F-1 status.

Orientation Commencement Student Support Programs on topics like DEIB, Wellness, Academics, and Social Engagement Writing Commons Penn Experience

WE ARE HERE TO HELP! OSS is here to help you be successful. Reach out to us whenever you need it!

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setting up your pennkey what is a pennkey?

Your PennKey is the key to nearly all digital resources and other vital websites during your time at Penn. The name you choose for your Pennkey is also your email address, so choose wisely!!

where can i set it up?

Eligibility Requirements

Once you have accepted your acceptance to Penn, you will You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one receive an email from the school about setting up your PennKey. It yearthat before eligible CPT. is highly academic recommended youbeing complete this for setup before arriving at Penn, it will make everything easier.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

The email (displayed above) will give you a temporary PennKey and your ID number. Check out these FAQ’s about the PennKey for more info!

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Penn Email Setup how can i set up my upenn.edu email?

In order to set up your Penn email address, you will first need to set up your PennKey. After a few business days, your PennKey will be active and you can set up your email account.

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Here are instructions from the OnePenn GSE site As the instructions say, if after 3 business days you still don’t have access to your email, submit a ticket with IT.

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getting your penncard what is a penncard?

Much like your PennKey gives you access to Penn’s digital resources, your Penn ID card is vital for accessing Penn’s physical spaces! All buildings on campus require a PennCard to access, either showing yours to a guard or tapping it for entry.

Eligibility Requirements The PennCard Center is located on the You must have enrolled on a full-time basis for one where can been i getlawfully it?

2nd floor of the Penn Bookstore on academic year before3601 being eligible for CPT. Walnut Street. You can make an appointment to get your card here

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic what doperiod i needmay toneed bring get my penncard? year waiting to to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Make sure you have proper identification when you make your appointment. You will need to bring a valid passport OR a valid photo ID issued by a U.S. state, territory, or the U.S. Federal Government (driver's license, state-issued photo ID card, U.S. military ID, etc.).

You can also load PennCash onto your card, which functions as a prepaid debit feature that can be used at different locations around campus.

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getting on penn’s wifi how can i connect to the wifi at Penn?

Getting on the Penn wifi is a little complicated, that is why we’re here to help you!

Go to the OnePenn GSE Information Technology page You will need your PennKey. If you don’t have a PennKey yet, time to set yours up!

Eligibility Requirements 2. Follow the steps on the screen, also shown here: You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you run into any issues, check out these FAQ’s or submit a ticket to IT

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

ScAN THE QR CODE TO SUBMIT A TICKET TO IT

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canvas where can i find all my course details and assignments?

Canvas is the primary platform for managing your courses at Penn GSE. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started and navigate the platform efficiently: Eligibility Requirements Go to canvas.upenn.edu and sign in with your PennKey and You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one password. academicto year being eligiblerecent for CPT. Use Dashboard viewbefore upcoming deadlines, announcements, and assignments.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require Click on Courses in the global navigation menu to access your immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other course list.

employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

StudentsAccess in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for your course materials CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic View the Dashboard year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the to see upcoming Receive Messages from your student has again obtained valid F-1 status. assignments classmates and professors

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onepenn.gse.upenn.edu Welcome to OnePennGSE, your central resource for all things PennGSE. Here, you can reserve rooms, find contact information for staff and faculty, access necessary forms (Leaves of Absence, etc), and discover much more!

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for To access all the forms required: CPT. 1. Go to onepenn.gse.upenn.edu 2. Click on Student Records Office from the Navigation Bar If you hadonaStudent gap in Forms studyLibrary or a status violation, 3. Click from the Side Menuthe one academic

year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

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student records office The Student Records Office is a resource for any questions or concerns around billing, registration issues, time status, degree conferral, enrollment or degree verifications, doctoral hearings, and anything academic records related.

Contact information: gse-sro@gse.upenn.edu

Scan the qr code for further information

Financial Services Pay your bill on Penn.pay Payments can be made online via Penn.Pay, by mail, In Person, Wire Transfer, and 529 Plans If you don’t pay your bill on-time students receive a late payment penalty of 1.5% of the amount past the due date

Understanding your bill

Financing and Payment plan

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financial aid information

path

penn

what is path@penn?

Path@Penn is the hub for your academic planning and has some important Financial Services links as well. This is the site where you will search and register for classes, can access Canvas, and check any holds on your account. The landing page for Path@Penn is shown below: Eligibility Requirements

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student Possibly the single most important link on this page for you is the has again obtained valid F-1 status.

“Add/Drop/Swap classes” link under Academic Planning & Registration (underlined in the screenshot). On the next few pages we’ll go over what you’ll find there.

access path@Penn here!

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path

penn: Selecting Courses

The landing page for Add/Drop/Swap classes is shown below. This is where you will make all the changes to your class schedule for each semester.

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT.

how do i know which classes to look for?

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic When lookingperiod for classes, betosure to refer toonce your year waiting may need be recalculated the prorgam’s planned Program of valid Study student has again obtained F-1(reach status. out to

your program manager for this) which tells you all the requirements for completing the program.

On the next slide we’ll go over tricks for finding elective classes in other Penn schools, your primary vs. alternative carts, and other search options.

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path penn: Advanced Search & Primary Carts i want to take classes from other schools what do i d0?

If you want to take classes in another school, you’ll want to use the Advanced Search option.

Eligibility Requirements The enrolled two moston important filters are for one You must have been lawfully a full-time basis “School”being eligible for CPT. academic year before and “Level:” school lets you choose which school you want to search (e.g. Wharton, EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require Penn immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other Carey Law, etc.), and level allows you to employment. filter for only graduate level courses.

It is available only while you in valid F-1 status and before the Useare “Exclude Times” to search completion of yourinprogram. put classes your Primary Cart or your Alternatives Cart.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for what do the different carts mean?

CPT.

When you are building Ifyour you had a gapyou in study or a status violation, the one academic schedule can put year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student classes in your Primary has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Cart or your Alternatives Cart. The Primary Cart is where you are building your ideal class schedule.

The Alternatives Cart is exactly what it sounds like –alternative classes in case one of your first choices is full.

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path penn: Requesting Permission for Courses what do you mean by requesting permission?

Sometimes the class you want is already full or has restrictions on who can enroll. When this is the case, you need to request permission, either to enroll in the course or to be added to the waitlist for a class. Eligibility Requirements

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one To do this,academic you click “Request permission this course” when you year before beingfor eligible for CPT. are adding it to your cart, and a box will appear to type your request.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Some courses with registration restrictions may tell you to explain why you want to register for the course or give some explanation of how it fits into your educational goals. If you are simply asking to be added to the waitlist, that is usually all you need to put in the box. **Waitlist requests must go through Path@Penn, not the instructor for the course! Do not email instructors asking to be added to a waitlist!

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Health, Wellness, and Recreation Penn offers A TON of resources around health, wellness, and recreation. Here we’ll give a quick overview of some of those resources and other crucial information for you as you begin at Penn.

Recreation at Penn: This site covers the Penn gym (hours, facilities, and memberships), intramural sports, personal training, and more.

wellness at penn: This site gives you access to your student health portal, medical and mental health resources, hours of operation for those services, and many other resources.

Immunization & Insurance Requirements

Make sure you have documentation for all required vaccinations and meet the insurance requirements! Student health insurance is also available through Penn. *Failure to meet immunization requirements will result in a hold on your account!! Don’t let this happen to you!

Counseling Services Penn offers many counseling services, including drop-in hours, one-on-one appointments, and prescription services.

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Division of Public Safety Penn offers robust safety resources to students.

Here are a few key resources for students while studying at Penn:

All Penn students can download PennTransit to plan their rides. The app provides the current location and estimated arrival times of all buses and shuttles. It also allows you to schedule a ride on our evening Eligibility Requirements shuttles. on Android You must have been lawfully enrolled onAvailable a full-time basis and for one iOS

academic year before being eligible for CPT.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require walking escorts immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Scan here for employment.

365 days a year you can request student discount on a walking (or biking) escort for public It is available while you are in valid F-1 status and before the the only area surrounding campus. transportation Call 215-898-WALK(9255) to completion of your program. request a walking escort!

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. on-request shuttles Evening shuttle service is offered (free!) to and from campus If you had a gap in study or to a status violation, one academic pick-up locations any address within the the shuttle’s boundaries.

You can book these on the PennTransit year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the App! student

has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Dial 215-573-3333 or dial 511 from any campus phone to reach University Police.

Student walk-in emergencies are handled at the Student Health Service (3535 Market St, Suite 100) 16

reserving study spaces at gse The GSE building has so many great places to curl up and study between classes! Many are open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you'd like to reserve one of the group study rooms, you can do so using this website.

HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR STUDY SPACES AT GSE? Eligibility Requirements

Go to onepenn.gse.upenn.edu -> Then click Facility Services from You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one the Menu -> Then click on “Room Reservations” from menu on the academic year before being eligible for CPT. left-hand side -> Then click on “Hoteling Group Study Room Reservations”.

EXCEPTION: forlook graduate The page should like this:students whose programs require

immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Make sure that you select "Hoteling Group Study Room Reservations," otherwise you will be taken to room reservations for faculty!

If your browser is not connected to your PennKey single sign-on, you will be asked to use this to login to your account in order to reserve a room.

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reserving study spaces at gse [contd]

HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR STUDY SPACES AT GSE?

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for From there, you will need to select the "Office" option at the top CPT. left of the screen. This will show you the four group-study rooms available located the firstviolation, floor). the one academic If you hadinaGSE gap(all in study oron a status year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student Rooms can be has reserved two-hour blocks a time. Make sure againfor obtained valid F-1 at status. to adjust the hours at the top of the screen to reflect what time you would like to reserve the room. The default times are 7:00am to 10:00pm, which will prevent you from being able to see what's available (because of the two hour limit).

If you got this far, Congratulations! Thank you so much for reading this. We’re sure you’re going to do great things at GSE! Bring this book to the office to claim a free prize!

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Printing at GSE how do i print at gse?

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the 1. Locate the printers to the right of the lobby in the GSE building completion ofQR your program.

2. Follow the instructions on the code (you will need to download a software to your laptop in order to print directly

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for from there) CPT. a. There are two desktop computers next to the printer if you want to print from those instead 3. Every student automatically has $35 for printing loaded If you hadGSE a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic to their account, this is the printing fund you'll use when youstudent year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the print at GSE. has again obtained valid F-1 status.

4. Select "GSE Lab Xerox" as your printer (*hint- printing doublesided costs 7¢ per page, rather than single-sided, which costs 10¢) 5. Type your PennKey name into the pop-up box on your screen 6. Swipe your ID card at the printer 7. Choose the print jobs to release *If you want to print at the library, you will need to add money to a separate fund in your account!

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Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

strategies and resources

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

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PROJECT management Have you ever heard of the phrase, “there is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time”? A weird phrase, yes, but it essentially means that any task, no Eligibilitycan Requirements matter how challenging, be tackled bit by bit. With Youthat must have been lawfully enrolled on-aand full-time basis for one projects can be overwhelming the deadlines academic being eligible for CPT. can sneak up onyear you!before Learning how to breakdown projects will become an essential skill in managing your time and tasks as a GSEstudents student. whose Here are some tips for EXCEPTION: for graduate programs require managing projects: in an internship, a practicum, or other immediate participation employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the breaking down a project: completion of your program.

STEPS: What are all the steps you need to take to complete Students in English Language Programs (ELP) areunderstand not eligibleall for the project?

Check the rubric to ensure you CPT. the pieces of the project and the due date, then work backwards to break it down into manageable pieces.

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic theto resources you willonce needthe to student yearRESOURCES: waiting periodThink may of need be recalculated complete each step. obtained Do you need meet with your has again validtoF-1 status.

professor? Read and review articles? Meet with team members? Write it all down.

SET TIME ASIDE: Set aside dedicated time to work on each of the steps. Write down when you will work on each step and block off time on your calendar.

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other tips: Time yourself! We often underestimate how long it takes to complete tasks. Time how long it takes you to complete a step or task, that way you can plan realistically (and not procrastinate!)

Learn how YOU learn! Start to notice how you learn best.

In a quiet room? Re-writing class notes? Drawing concepts?

Learning through teaching? Notice and adapt your process to work for you!

Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. resources do I EXCEPTION: for graduate students whoseWhat programs require need to help me How can Iparticipation break up immediate in an internship, asuccessfully practicum,complete or other this project into bitequestions employment. this project? size pieces?

to ask It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the yourself completion of your program.

What timeline will cannot I ask be accountable Studentskeep in English Language Programs Who (ELP) are eligible for for help? but be realistic? CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to center be recalculated once the weingarten student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Weingarten is a fantastic center to help you with all things learning. They offer academic Make QR for Weingarten resources and learning support through personalized coaching, workshops, and peer tutoring, alongside services for students with disabilities, including accommodations and assistive technology.

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writing resources As a student at Penn's Graduate School of Education, you have access to a variety of resources to support your academic writing. These resources are designed to help you develop and refine your writing skills, which are essential for your success in graduate school.

Writing Support Services Eligibility Requirements The Writing Commons GSE specific on a full-time basis for one You must have beenprovides lawfully enrolled writing support including: academic year before being eligible for CPT. Writing Common Grounds: typically on Fridays, but a dedicated space to just come

sit and write. Faculty will be available to whose programs require EXCEPTION: for graduate students consult andparticipation food provided in an internship, a practicum, or other immediate Workshops on specific topics employment.

Writers Coaching: 1-on-1 consultation sessions Canvas Course will have all the information and resources related to WC

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Kelly Writers House at Penn is a hub for writers and creative thinkers, offering a vibrant space for Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for literary events, workshops, and collaboration.

It serves as a welcoming community where students, CPT. faculty, and the public can engage in various forms of writing and artistic expression.

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic Weingarten Center: Offers individual writing year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student consultations, workshops, and group sessions has again obtained valid F-1 status. focused on various aspects of academic writing, including structure, argumentation, and style.

Penn Libraries: Provides access to a vast array of academic resources, including databases, citation tools, and research guides. Librarians are available for one-on-one consultations to assist with research and writing.

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Writing Workshops and Programs Graduate Center Resources: Dissertation Boot Camp: A bi-annual, two-week writing retreat providing a focused environment to advance through the dissertation process.

Writing Accountability Groups: Join or form groups with peers to provide mutual accountability and support for writing projects.

Pro Tip! For each class create a reading group. This way you can split up readings, share thoughts and ideas, and have group accountability Eligibility Requirements Writers Retreats & Graduate Writers Rooms: Dedicated spaces and Youstructured must have been lawfully on a full-time basis for environments to helpenrolled graduate students make progress on one academic year before being eligible for CPT. major writing projects.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation online writing toolsin an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

Purdue OWL: An excellent online resource offering guidance on general writing practices, citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), and It isgrammar. available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before Grammarly: Penn students have access to program.

Grammarly, a tool that the completion of your helps with grammar, punctuation, and style issues.

Zotero: A free reference management tool that assists with organizing Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for research, creating bibliographies, and managing citations.

Pro Tip! In grad school, oneCPT. of the top ways to be successful is to find a knowledge management system that works for you. Using onealike Zotero allowsor you download research articles, organize If you had gap in study a to status violation, the one academic them into categories and folders, take notes (if you have an iPad year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the you can take handwritten notes on Zotero), and have easy access student has again obtained valid F-1 status. to citations.

zotero download

zotero tutorial

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the ugly draft Start Thinking About That Thing letter How toYou Need to Write by Linda Pheng Hi there!

The advice in this [what is this?] piece is for how to start thinking about a writing piece. Think of this as an exercise of thinking done through writing that will help you to put some words down onto a document. My aim is to help folks get to the very first "ugly draft" or brainstorming or freewriting Eligibility Requirements done before a not-so-ugly draft you might share.

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one year eligible for CPT. Now, all of academic my ugly drafts arebefore a letter. being These letters document my initial ideas, feelings about my ideas, and (often, many) feelings about having ideas. The ugly draft is unfiltered and reads like a stream of consciousness.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require NO EDITS. Before writing, pick an audience or reader. A smart person who immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other will not judge you when you sound dumb. I often write to my Brother.

employment.

*Tip: Choose someone you trust as that will make it easier to word vomit the document.

Later versions can addressed to a hater you feelthe It onto is available only while you are inbe valid F-1 status andifbefore you need to defend your ideas. Hey, some write better when angry ::shrugs:: completion of your program.

You do you!

Students English Language not eligible for Okay, afterin I have my person, I thenPrograms ask myself a(ELP) seriesare of questions: CPT. The questions you should answer honestly…

What the questions are trying to identify...

3. What have other smart people written?

Relevant literature

4. What do you think about that? Feelings, thoughts or concerns?

Analysis, potential gaps

5. How do you know what you know?

Evidence?

Findings

6. How will what you know help others? If it remains unknown, what are the consequences?

Implications, contributions

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic 1. What do you think you are going to do?

Argument year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the 2. Why can't you do it? blocks student has again obtained validPotential F-1 status.the ugly letter

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I try to answer all of these questions and rarely answer them in order. I write according to whatever mood my brain is in because trying to fight against her often ends in my defeat and endless guilt. So, sometimes I'm free flowing all over the place. Other times, I treat the questions like prompts in a diary. Try both ways or some combination to figure out which style works for you.

Oh! I never finish ugly drafting in one sitting and it can take about three to five days. I try not to draft for longer than that because I end up procrastinating or editing. You don't need to write beautiful sentences or Eligibility Requirements spell correctly! Remember, this is just the very first ugly draft of your You must have been lawfully enrolled full-time basis for one vague ideas, feelings, and random thoughts on on aatopic.

academic year before being eligible for CPT.

So, how ugly are these ugly drafts exactly? I have attached a QR Code with an extremely condensed example of an ugly draft that was written EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require for a chapter of my dissertation (lol). Don't judge! Of course, this is not immediate in an internship, a practicum, or other the true ugly participation UGLY draft—I need to keep my dignity intact after all. employment.

Moreover, the real draft was 15 single-spaced pages.

Whenonly I started thinking about my status dissertation, I thoughtthe ItContext: is available while you are in writing valid F-1 and before it would be about the political development of Southeast Asian American completion of your program.

(SEAA) high school students in a co-ethnic community-based educational space (CBES). Well, it is that…and then some other things—many other Students in English Languagereally.

Programs (ELP) are not eligible for things. Normal for a dissertation, But I initially just could not figure out how to begin that story and that meant that I could not begin writing.

CPT. Starting is friggin' hard and scary!

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic Note on process: I wrote the ugly draft letter first. Then, I highlighted year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the sections that address each of the guiding questions. At this stage, I also has again obtained valid F-1 status. like to writestudent notes to myself related to literature/relevant scholars or things I need to remember to do later. I do not engage in literature at the start because it interrupts my writing flow.

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apa style APA Style is a widely adopted format for writing and citing research papers in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides a standardized framework that ensures clarity of communication, Eligibility consistency in presentation, andRequirements proper attribution of sources. The You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time one key components of APA Style include in-text citations,basis whichfor give before being CPT. brief detailsacademic about theyear sources within theeligible body offor the paper, and a reference list at the end, which provides full details of all sources EXCEPTION: for graduate students programs require cited.

This style also emphasizes specificwhose guidelines for formatting, immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other including font, margins, and headings, to create a uniform and employment. professional appearance. APA Style is the standard used at Penn GSE for all academic writing.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the Tips for APA Style: completion of your program.

Consistent Formatting: Use 12-pt Times New Roman font, Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. double-space your text, and set 1-inch margins on all sides to maintain a professional look.

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year In-Text Citations: Always include the author's last name and waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has the year of publication when citing within your text. For again obtained valid sources F-1 status. direct quotes, add the page number as well. (Author, Year) or (Author, Year, p.#) Reference List: Alphabetize your references by the surname of the first author, and use a hanging indent for each entry to ensure clarity and easy readability.

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Eligibility Requirements Free membership to apply for full access to the studio, You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one networking events, guest speeches, and cutting-edge scan here for venture lab technologies! academic year before being eligible for CPT.

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EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) immediate participationUniversity-Assisted in an internship,Community a practicum, or other Schools (UACS) Educate,employment. engage, empower, and serve not only students

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Philadelphia Students in EnglishWriting LanguageProject Programs (ELP) are not eligible for The Philadelphia Writing ProjectCPT. (PhilWP) connects

leaders from PreK–University and out-of-school-time programs to advance writing education across If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic Philadelphia.

The PhilWPperiod offers professional opportunities, once the student year waiting may needlearning to be recalculated workshops, and courses for educators, families, and scan to learn more hasthe again about philwp youth throughout year.obtained valid F-1 status.

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Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

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Work Authorization info can i work on campus?

Yes. Students are generally permitted to work on campus: At the school that issued his/her valid I-20/DS-2019.

While attending that school AND maintaining F-1/J-1 Status

Requirements Work hours mustEligibility not exceed 20 hours per week while school is You must have been lawfully enrolled a full-time for one in session. Students may work moreon than 20 hoursbasis per week year before being eligible for CPT. only inacademic these cases:

what is cpt opt?

EXCEPTION: forand graduate students whose programs require

immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING

work authorization for international students on F-

It is 1available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the visas that allows them to work off-campus during completion of your program. their academic program.

CPT allows students to participate in internships, co-ops, or practicums

Students English Language are not eligible for that arein directly related to theirPrograms major field (ELP) of CPT. study Scan to learn more about CPT

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student Optional Practical Training (CPT) is a work has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Optional Practical Training authorization for F-1 international students in the U.S., allowing them to work in their field of study for up to 12 months. It can be used before or after graduation, with pre-completion OPT counting against the post-completion period. Students can Scan to learn more about OPT

engage in in-person or remote work, including volunteering or unpaid internships

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Eligibility Requirements You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year before being eligible for CPT. EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the completion of your program.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

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EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require

To make the most of Inside Weekly, follow these tips: immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other 1. Read Thoroughly: Make sure to read the newsletter from top to bottom. It's packed withemployment. valuable information that you won't want to miss.

Get Involved: up for events andF-1 workshops to enrich your It is2.available onlySign while youthe are in valid status and before the experience andcompletion make the most yourprogram. time at Penn GSE. ofof your 3. Stay Connected: If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help!

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

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