Students in Penn Engineering select a major area of study at the end of their first year and are asked to indicate their major on their application because it is helpful for the admissions committee to understand their potential focus within engineering.
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences will not select a major until the end of their sophomore year, allowing additional time for exploration across disciplines.
Penn Nursing students have the opportunity to take coursework that allows for exposure to different areas of expertise but all students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing so no majors are present.
Wharton students also do not have majors, but can choose from a variety of concentrations that are typically four course units as they pursue the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree.
Why are students applying for the College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Nursing, and Wharton not asked to indicated their major on the application?
