Submit the completed NETS application form along with the required materials to the Penn Engineering Office of Research and Academic Services at 109 Towne Building. Ensure you include the Internal Transfer Application if not currently enrolled in SEAS, as well as a completed four-year academic plan. The submission must be made by December 15th for Spring entry and May 15th for Fall entry. You may also contact the office via phone or email for any further inquiries.

December 15, 2024 - Spring 2025 admission deadline. May 15, 2024 - Fall 2024 admission deadline. December 15, 2025 - Spring 2026 admission deadline.

The primary purpose of this form is to facilitate the internal transfer process for students aspiring to join the Networked and Social Systems (NETS) program at Penn. This document outlines the criteria for eligibility, required academic achievements, and necessary materials that students need to compile for a successful application. By following the guidelines provided, students can ensure they meet all prerequisites and submit a thorough application to be considered for the program.

• 1. Last name: Your surname as recorded in the university database.
• 2. First name: Your given name as recorded in the university database.
• 3. Middle name(s): Any middle name(s) you may have and which are recorded in the university database.
• 4. Penn ID number: Your unique identification number provided by the university.
• 5. Current undergraduate school: The school you are currently enrolled in at Penn.
• 6. Year entered current major: The year you began your current major at Penn.
• 7. Expected graduation date: The anticipated date of your graduation.
• 8. Email address: Your official university email address.
• 9. Address: Your current residential address.
• 10. City: The city you reside in.
• 11. State: The state you reside in.
• 12. Zip code: The postal code for your residential address.
• 13. Telephone: Your contact phone number.
• 14. Essay: A brief essay describing your interest in networked information systems and its societal impact.
• 15. Career goals: A description of your career plans immediately after graduation and five years later.
• 16. Academic plan: A completed four-year academic plan for the NETS program.
• 17. Signed: Your signature affirming the accuracy of the provided information.
• 18. Date: The date you completed the form.

Failure to submit this form by the deadline will result in your application not being considered for the NETS program.

• Missed opportunities: You will miss the chance to transfer into the NETS program for the intended semester.
• Delay in academic progress: Failure to transfer may delay your academic and career plans.
• Loss of application fees: Any application fees paid may not be refundable.

• 1. End of freshman year: You can apply after completing two semesters at Penn.
• 2. Meeting GPA requirement: Ensure your cumulative GPA is 3.3 or higher before applying.
• 3. Completed prerequisites: Apply after successfully completing the necessary prerequisite courses.
• 4. Resolved grading issues: Ensure you have resolved any open grading issues before submitting your application.
• 5. Preparing NETS essay: Use this form when you have prepared the required NETS essay and academic plan.