New Student Checklist

We know that you have to plan well in advance with your busy schedule. The Penn CHIPS administrative team typically knows specific HQS course dates prior to the start of the academic year. Summer 2024-Spring 2025 dates will be added here soon. 

We encourage all students to create a draft plan of study to determine your ideal schedule for taking required courses and electives.

MHQS students are required to meet with their Program Advisor after entering the program to agree on the best plan of study. 

Not sure who your Program Advisor is? Reach out to Stacey.riley@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

How to register for courses:

Path@Penn Course Registration Guide

How to pay your bill:

Student Billing

PennKey:

If you do not currently have a PennKey, you will be emailed a PennKey Setup Code to the email address you supplied during the application process. Follow the instructions to register your PennKey.

If you have not received your setup code yet, contact the PennKey office: https://pennkeysupport.upenn.edu/contact

PennCard:

Follow the instructions on the PennCard website to obtain your student PennCard.

Employees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP may be eligible for tuition benefits. If you are employed outside of the above named institution,  please refer to your employee handbook.

University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP Tuition Benefits Tip Sheet

UPenn Full Time Faculty and Staff
Policy
FAQ

CHOP Staff
Policy
CHOP Education Assistance FAQ

Penn Medicine Staff
Policy
Tuition Assistance Guide

Your bio will be included on the Penn CHIPS Current Student web page. Please make sure you have sent your preferred bio and headshot and that your bio is up to date.

• Path@Penn: Log into Path@Penn and  choose “Update my personal information” under My Profile to update at a minimum the following 4 items: (detailed visual instructions here)
  • permanent address (extend the “valid until” date for 5 years)
  • learning from address (extend the “valid until” date for 5 years)
  • Update emergency contact
  • Update “*UPennAlert Student Mobile Phone”
• Your Email Address: The University recognizes university issued email addresses for central communications, billing, and class lists. We highly suggest that you request a University email address to ensure that you do not miss important information from your course directors and the University Student Registration and Financial Services.
  • Complete this form (Manager’s Information: Karen Shala, Penn Center for Healthcare Improvement & Patient Safety, 215-615-0129, kshala@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, Pennkey: kshala)
  • To setup mail forwarding: Reach out to MedHelp via phone (215-662-7474) or email (medhelp@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) to request that your emails are forwarded to your @chop or other email address.
• Immunizations: The University of Pennsylvania requires all students to be compliant with these requirements. Failure to meet these requirements will result in denial of student registration privileges. All students must submit their immunization information into their secure Wellness Portal(link is external). You can find the requirements and immunization form here.

If you already have a Quality Improvement and/or Patient Safety title (ex Quality Improvement Director for the XXX Division, etc.), let us know! Additionally, if you obtain a new title throughout your time in the Penn CHIPS program, please let us know.

Every student is assigned a QI Advisor by program leadership. Most students, depending on their interests, will be assigned a QI Advisor in the summer months with the expectation that advisors and students will meet prior to the start of the fall semester/HQS 6120.

Canvas is a web-based learning management system or LMS. Each course has its own online Canvas course where you will find your syllabus, assignments and more.

Before the start of each course, you will receive an invite to the Canvas course. You can find all of your courses here.

New to Canvas? Here are quick overview videos for students.

Register with the Weingarten Center for Academic Support and Disabilities Services and notify Penn CHIPS staff at CHIPS@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

The R.I.S.E. Code of Conduct: Penn’s 10

Students can get free professional headshots at the Career Services Photo Booth. No reservation needed. You can find more information here.