Penn SAS High School Programs

FAQ Spotlight 💡

Can you juggle an internship, research, or another summer program while enrolled?

👉 For residential students: The answer is no. Because our programs are immersive and full-time, you won’t be able to participate in internships, research, jobs, or other summer programs at Penn or elsewhere during your session.
👉 For online students: You’re in charge of your own schedule, but we strongly encourage you to prioritize your program to get the most out of your experience!

✨ Bottom line: Give your summer program your full focus and make it count!

🧬Dive into the world of Genomics & Bioinformatics!

Join our Genomics and Bioinformatics Online Seminar and explore the powerful intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics. With the rapid rise of next-generation sequencing, there’s never been a better time to learn how to turn massive data into meaningful discoveries.

🧪 From theory to practice, you’ll build the skills to annotate genes, interpret scientific literature, and perform authentic research.

🚀 Ready to decode life at the molecular level?

Apply now! upenn.edu/highschool

🌟 Develop the Leader Within 🌟

Join our Developing the Leader Within Online Seminar and unlock the skills to stand out, inspire others, and take initiative in every space you’re in 🙌

🚀 Build skills to lead teams, solve problems creatively, and communicate with impact through interactive, hands-on learning.

✨ Apply now!
🔗upenn.edu/highschool

🌱🌍 Global Food Systems: Online Seminar

Why does hunger persist in a world that produces enough food for all? In this thought‑provoking online seminar, students dive into the global food system to uncover the historical, political, and social forces that shape what we eat. Through history, sociology, and anthropology, explore food justice, climate impacts, and the power structures behind scarcity and surplus.

📖 Understand food & agriculture in world history
⚖️ Analyze ethics, policy, and food justice
🧠 Build college‑level reading, writing & argument skills

✨ Academic English & University Readiness Academy Webinar ✨
📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 8–9 a.m. ET

Join Program Director Dr. Kate Kinney and the Penn SAS High School Programs team for an informational webinar all about the Academic English and University Readiness Academy. Learn about the program experience, application process, and what your summer on Penn’s campus could look like!

🔗 hs.upenn.edu/events