Bioengineering
Students with questions regarding the bioengineering curriculum should contact Kacy Dadura, Associate Director for Advising. Get help with questions regarding program requirements, curriculum advising, minors, dual majors/degrees, petitions, academic concerns, probation, wellness issues, grad school prep and research and internship opportunities.
Associate Director for Advising Room 240 Skirkanich Hall 210 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 kacy@seas.upenn.edu
Walk-in advising hours:
If you would like to make an appointment, please email (kacy@seas.upenn.edu).
Every student is assigned a faculty advisor. All BE undergraduate students are assigned a faculty advisor. Your faculty advisor will help you with course selection, curriculum content, career advice and long-range plans, concentrations, summer research opportunities, finding research mentors at Penn, graduate school selection advice, and/or recommendation letters.
Please check your Path@Penn to see your assigned faculty advisor. For faculty advising walk-in hours and appointments please reach out directly to your advisor.
Several tips for getting the most out of your visit with your faculty advisor are:
The more prepared you are, the better your advisor will be able to help you.
Most questions about course approvals can be found in the Penn Engineering Undergraduate Student Handbook. You can also find Engineering polices, for example:
The Undergraduate Handbook will be able to assist you with many of your questions regarding polices and procedures.
Forms: many frequently used forms can be found on this page such as petition for action, permit to register, application for a minor, withdraw from a course, etc.
Academic Calendar: add/drop/withdraw deadlines, advance registration periods, final examinations, class schedules, etc.
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Engineering Undergraduate Handbook
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For Bioengineering and/or Penn Engineering policies and procedures, please go here.
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Explore how College of Arts and Sciences students can expand their studies with a second major in Biomedical Science, including requirements, prerequisites, and how to apply.
Explore how Bioengineering students can complete premed requirements while pursuing either the BSE or BAS degree.
Understand the policies that shape your academic experience, including credit limits, petitions, course substitutions, and registration procedures.
Find quick answers to common questions about course planning, registration, advising, and academic options in Bioengineering.
