Online Students

Information for Online Students

Penn is committed to providing the support every student needs for their success. Students in online programs have needs based on the nature of their educational program and distance from campus. Penn provides tailored services for online students, mostly delivered online or virtually.

Online students in a degree program have access to Handshake, where they can search and apply for jobs from thousands of employers who are seeking Penn students and alumni. We have also curated a set of career resources for online students, which you will find below. Additionally, we partner regularly with your online academic programs to bring you webinars and virtual workshops that can assist you in your career journey.

While we invite online students to access these online resources designed for them, please note that individual appointments and walk-ins, as well as on campus programs, interviewing and career fairs are designed and reserved for on campus students. Please refer to your program administrators if you have questions and see our eligibility policies for more information.

Please visit your academic program’s website for additional resources and information:

			LPS Online LearningStudent Resources from LPS
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			Engineering Online LearningContact
Career Services for MCIT Online Students

			Nursing Online LearningStudent Resources
Contact

			Medical Ethics & Health Policy Online LearningContact

			Social Policy & Practice Online LearningContact

			Online Master of Health Care Innovation Student Services & Policies
Contact

			Penn Vet Animal Welfare and BehaviorContact

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Seize Those Opportunities!

News & Articles
Published on March 8, 2022

With the summer internship search and post-graduation job search in full swing for many students, I couldn’t help but think about a NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) report I read in back in November 2021.

According to NACE, …

By Megan Chambers

5 Mindfulness Tips for the End of the Semester

News & Articles
Published on December 2, 2021

It’s tough to believe that we are winding down our first semester back in person! It feels like just yesterday that first year students were moving in, the sun was shining down on Locust Walk, and we had an entire …

By Jillian Cener

How to Overcome Perfectionism on the Job Hunt

News & Articles
Published on November 16, 2021

Illustration by Marian Blair

Searching for a job can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies.

Perfectionism, or the practice of …

By Yejin Lee - Idealist Careers

Here Are 15 Possible Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired—and How to Fix Them

News & Articles
Published on November 3, 2021

Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.

…

By Lily Zhang - The Muse

Job Search Prep: Cleaning Up Your Online Presence

News & Articles
Published on September 9, 2021

This post is part of the Graduate Assistant Blog Series featuring advice and perspectives from graduate students working in Career Services:

Undergraduates cannot underestimate the power of the Google Search button on their job hunt. For years, high school students …

By David Ross

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