PENN GSE GUIDEBOOK

GUIDEBOOK

Guidebook created by Rachel Dozier, Priya Sivakumar, and Yuna Dai and credits to some photos/content 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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What’s Your Jam?

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Academic calendar Fall 2024

Event/Deadline

August 19 - 23

New Student Orientation

August 27

Fall Term Classes Begin

Eligibility Requirements Labor 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 September 10 academic year before being eligible for CPT. penalty via Path @ Penn September 2

October 7 LAST DAY to drop course (NO REFUND) EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other Advanced Registeration foremployment.

Spring 2025 via TBD

Path@Penn

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

October 30

Opening of December 2024 Graduation Application

November 4

LAST DAY to withdraw

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 LAST DAY doctoral may submit waiting period may need to be recalculated once students the student has again November 4 dissertation for review by the Associate Dean obtained valid F-1 status. for December 2024 degree

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

January 20

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (NO CLASSES)

Eligibility Requirements

LAST DAY to add or drop w/out financial January 28been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one You must have penalty via Path @ Penn

academic year before being eligible for CPT.

February 4

Opening of May 2025 Graduation Application

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate February 24 LAST DAY to drop course (NO REFUND) participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

March 8-16

Spring Break (NO CLASSES)

It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status before the March 21 LAST DAY to request courseand grade type change completion of your program.

March 24

Advanced Registeration for Summer & Fall 2025 via Path@Penn

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. March 31

LAST DAY to withdraw

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year TBD Course Selection for Fall 2025 re-open waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtainedLAST validDAY F-1 doctoral status. students may submit April 4

dissertation for review by the Associate Dean for May 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!!

Eligibility Requirements where can i set it up?

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Once you have accepted your acceptance to Penn, you will receive academic year before being eligible for CPT. an email from the school about setting up your PennKey. It is highly recommended that you complete this setup before arriving at EXCEPTION: graduate students whose programs require immediate Penn, it willfor make everything easier. 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.

The PennCard Center is located

Requirements where can i getEligibility it? on the 2nd floor of the Penn

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Bookstore on 3601 Walnut Street. academic year before being eligible for CPT. You can make an appointment to get your card EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose here 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 what do i need obtained to bring my penncard? validto F-1get 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!

2. Follow the steps on the screen, also shown here: 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 If you run into any issues, check out these FAQ’s or submit a ticket to IT 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: Go to canvas.upenn.edu and sign in with your PennKey and Eligibility Requirements password.

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Use Dashboard to view upcoming deadlines, recent announcements, academic year before being eligible for CPT. and assignments.

Click on Courses in the global navigation menu to access your EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate course list. 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. Access your course materials

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.

View the Dashboard to see upcoming assignments

Receive Messages from your 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 CPT. If you had a all gap informs studyrequired: or a status violation, the one academic year To access the 1.

Go to onepenn.gse.upenn.edu waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again 2. Click on Student Records Office from Navigation Bar obtained valid F-1the status.

3. Click on Student Forms Library from the Side Menu

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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 has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Possibly the single most important link on this page for you is the “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. 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 how do i know which classes to look for? obtained valid F-1 status.

When looking for classes, be sure to refer to your prorgam’s planned Program of Study (reach 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.

The two most important filters are “School” and “Level:” school lets you choose which school Eligibility Requirements you want to search (e.g. Wharton, Penn You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Carey Law, etc.), and level allows you to filter for academic year before being eligible for CPT. only graduate level courses.

EXCEPTION: for graduateUse students whose programs “Exclude Times” to searchrequire immediate participation in an internship, a practicum, or other put classes in your Primary Cartemployment. or your Alternatives Cart.

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

what do the different carts (ELP) mean?

Students in English Language Programs are not eligible for CPT. you a are building your IfWhen you had gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year schedule you can put classes waiting period may need to beinrecalculated once the student has again your Primary Cart or your obtained valid F-1 status.

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 To do this, you click “Request permission for this course” when you You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one are adding it to your cart, and a box will appear to type your academic year before being eligible for CPT. 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, Eligibility Requirements memberships), intramural sports,basis personal You must haveand been lawfully enrolled on a full-time for one training, and more.being eligible for CPT. academic year before EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate wellness at penn: participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment.

This site gives you access to your student health portal, medical and mental health resources, It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the hours of operation for those services, and many completion of your program. other resources.

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

Immunization & Insurance Requirements

sure haveviolation, documentation all If you had a gapMake in study oryou a status the onefor academic year required vaccinations and meet the insurance waiting period may need to be recalculated once student has again requirements!

Student health insurance is also obtained valid F-1 status. 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 Eligibility Requirements buses and shuttles. It also allows you You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time for one to schedule a ride on basis our evening academic year before being eligible foron CPT. shuttles.

Available Android and iOS

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

walking escorts

24 hours day, 7you days a in week, It is available onlyawhile are valid F-1 status and before the Scan here for 365 days a year you can request completion of your program.student a walking (or biking) escort for discount on public the area surrounding campus.

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. transportation Call 215-898-WALK(9255) to request a walking escort!

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

Evening shuttle service is offered (free!) to and from campus pick-up locations to any address within the shuttle’s boundaries. You can book these on the PennTransit App!

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, firstserved 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 the You -> must have lawfully enrolled onfrom a full-time basis one Menu Then clickbeen on “Room Reservations” menu on thefor leftbefore being for CPT. hand side -> academic Then click year on “Hoteling Groupeligible Study Room Reservations”.

The page should look like this: 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.

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 CPT.

From there, you will need to select the "Office" option at the top

If you gap in study or show a status one academic year left ofhad the ascreen.

This will youviolation, the fourthe group-study rooms waiting period may(all need to be on recalculated once the student has again available in GSE located the first floor). obtained valid F-1 status.

Rooms can be reserved for two-hour blocks at a time. Make sure 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 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 of your program.

2. Follow the instructions on the QR code (you will need to download a software to your laptop in order to print directly Students English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. from in there) a. There are two desktop computers next to the printer if you If you had a gap in study a status violation, the one academic year want to print fromorthose instead waiting period need automatically to be recalculated once student has again 3. Every GSEmay student has $35 forthe printing loaded obtained F-1 fund status. to their account, this is the valid printing you'll use when you

print at GSE. 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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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 matter how challenging, can beEligibility tackled bit by bit. With that projects can Requirements be overwhelming - and the deadlines can sneak up on you!

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Learning how to breakdown projects will become an academic year before being eligible for CPT. essential skill in managing your time and tasks as a GSE student. Here are some tips for managing projects:

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

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) are not eligible for CPT. the project?

Check the rubric to ensure you understand all

the pieces of the project and the due date, then work

If you had a gapto in break study or status violation, the one pieces. academic year backwards it adown into manageable waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained F-1 status.

RESOURCES: Think of the valid resources you will need to

complete each step. Do you need to meet with your 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.

How can I break up

EXCEPTION: graduate this projectfor into bite- students whose programs require immediate What resources do I participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment. size pieces?

questions need to help me to ask successfully complete It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the yourself this project? completion of your program.

What timeline will Students keep in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. be accountable Who can I ask but be realistic? for help?

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.

weingarten center

Weingarten is a fantastic center to help you with allQR things learning. They offer academic Make 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 The Writing Commons provides GSE specific writing support including: Eligibility Requirements Writing Common Grounds: typically on You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one Fridays, but a dedicated space to just come academic year before being eligible for CPT. sit and write. Faculty will be available to consult and food provided EXCEPTION: foron graduate students whose programs require immediate Workshops specific topics participation in an1-on-1 internship, a practicum, Writers Coaching: consultation sessionsor other employment.

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 ofHouse your program.

Kelly Writers at Penn is a hub for writers and

creative thinkers, offering a vibrant space for literary events, workshops, andnot collaboration.

It CPT. Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are eligible for serves as a welcoming community where students, faculty, the public can engage various forms If you had a gap in study or aand status violation, the oneinacademic year of writing and artistic expression.

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

Weingarten Center: Offers individual writing consultations, workshops, and group sessions 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 was you can split up readings, share thoughts and ideas, and have group accountability Writers Retreats & Eligibility Graduate Writers Rooms: Dedicated spaces and Requirements structured environments to help graduate make progress on You must have been lawfully enrolled onstudents a full-time basis for one major writing projects. academic year before being eligible for CPT.

EXCEPTION: for graduate students whose programs require immediate online writing tools participation in 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 is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the grammar. ofaccess your program.

Grammarly: Penncompletion students have to Grammarly, a tool that helps with grammar, punctuation, and style issues.

Students in AEnglish Language Programs tool (ELP) areassists not eligible for CPT. Zotero: free reference management that with organizing research, creating bibliographies, and managing citations.

Pro aTip! grad school, of the top waysthe to be is to If you had gapInin study or aone status violation, onesuccessful academic year find a knowledge management system that works for you.

Using waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again one like Zotero allows you valid to download research articles, organize obtained F-1 status. them into categories and folders, take notes (if you have an iPad you can take handwritten notes on Zotero), and have easy access to citations.

zotero download

zotero tutorial

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the ugly draft How to Start Thinking About That Thing letter You 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 done before a not-so-ugly draft you might share.

Eligibility Requirements

Now, all of my ugly drafts are a letter. These letters document my initial You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one ideas, feelings about my ideas, and (often, many) feelings about having academic year before eligible for CPT. ideas. The ugly draft is unfiltered andbeing reads like a stream of consciousness. NO EDITS. Before writing, pick an audience or reader. A smart person will not students judge you whose when you sound dumb.

I often write EXCEPTION: forwho graduate programs require immediate to my Brother. participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment. *Tip: Choose someone you trust as that will make it easier to word vomit It is available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the onto the document. Later versions can be addressed to a hater if you feel completion ofsome your write program. you need to defend your ideas. Hey, better when angry ::shrugs:: You do you!

Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. Okay, after I have my person, I then ask myself a series of questions:

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year What the questions are trying to The questions you should answer honestly… waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again identify... obtained validtoF-1 ugly letter 1. What do you think you are going do?status.the Argument 2. Why can't you do it?

Potential blocks

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

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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 spell correctly! Remember, this is just the very first ugly draft of your Eligibility Requirements vague ideas, feelings, and random thoughts on a topic.

You must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one

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

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

Context: When Ionly started thinking about mystatus dissertation, I thought It is available while you are in writing valid F-1 and before the it would be about thecompletion political development of Southeast Asian American 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 Programs are just notcould eligible CPT. things. Normal for a Language dissertation, really. But(ELP) I initially notfor figure out how to begin that story and that meant that I could not begin writing.

If Starting you hadisafriggin' gap inhard study a status violation, the one academic year andor scary!

waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again Note on process: I wrote the ugly valid draft letter first. Then, I highlighted obtained F-1 status. sections that address each of the guiding questions. At this stage, I also like to write 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, consistency in presentation, andRequirements proper attribution of sources. The Eligibility key components of APA Style include citations,basis which You must have been lawfully enrolledin-text on a full-time forgive one brief details academic about the year sources within the body of the paper, and a before being eligible for CPT. reference list at the end, which provides full details of all sources EXCEPTION: for graduate studentsspecific whose programs immediate cited. This style also emphasizes guidelinesrequire for formatting, participation in an internship, a practicum, or other employment. including font, margins, and headings, to create a uniform and professional appearance. APA Style is the standard used at Penn It isfor available only while you are in valid F-1 status and before the GSE all academic writing. completion of your program.

Tips for APA Style:

Students in English LanguageUse Programs (ELP) are eligible for CPT. Consistent Formatting: 12-pt Times Newnot Roman font,

double-space your text, and set 1-inch margins on all sides to

If you had a gap in study or a status violation, the one academic year maintain a professional look. waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again In-Text Citations: Always include the author's last name and obtained valid F-1 status.

the year of publication when citing sources within your text. For 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.

For more information visit...

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Students in EnglishWriting Language Programs Philadelphia Project(ELP) are not eligible for CPT. The Philadelphia Writing Project (PhilWP) connects leaders PreK–University out-of-school-time If you hadfrom a gap in study or a and status violation, the one academic year programs to advance writing education across waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again Philadelphia. obtainedlearning 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 Work hours mustEligibility not exceed 20 hours per week while school is Requirements session. may work moreon than 20 hours per week Youin must haveStudents been lawfully enrolled a full-time basis for one only in these cases: academic year before being eligible for CPT.

what is cpt and opt?

EXCEPTION: for 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 It iswork available only while you are students in valid on F-1F-status and before the authorization for international completion of your program.

1 visas that allows them to work off-campus during their academic program. CPT allows students to participate in internships, co-ops, or practicums Students in English Language Programs (ELP) are not eligible for CPT. that are directly related to their major field of study learn moreyear If you had a gap in study or a status violation, theScan onetoacademic about CPT waiting period may need to be recalculated once the student has again obtained valid F-1 status.

Optional Practical Training (CPT) is a work Optional Practical Training

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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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