The Philadelphia Center

Discover Your Direction in Life

College of Wooster

Contact Information: Wooster students interested in applying to The Philadelphia Center should contact Jessica DuPlaga, Director of Off-Campus Studies, Center for Diversity and Global Engagement via .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone: 330.263.2221. To contact TPC please contact us via .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 215.735.7300.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page to read more information about Wooster’s application process.

Introduction: Since 1967, TPC has helped more than 220 Wooster students (6,700 overall) discover their personal and professional direction in life through our 16 week semester program offered in both the fall and spring as well as our 8 week summer program. Students earn academic credit while interning 32 hours/week, taking seminars, and living independently. With more than 800 placements, we offer substantial internship options for almost any major. 

image Wooster student Jessica Pringle attended TPC’s Fall 2011 semester program.  “Everyone tells students that college will help them prepare for the future. Well TPC offered me so much more.  Interning full-time at two different veterinary placements, living independently in Philadelphia and developing the skills needed to survive in the real world pale in comparison to studying 20-30 hours a week on campus.”  To read more about her experience please click here. 
 
Connect with TPC:
•To watch video testimonials please visit our YouTube Channel.
•To learn what other students had to say please visit our TPC Experience page.
•To follow us on Twitter out account name is @discovertpc.
•To read our Discover TPC student blog please click here.
•To view our Tumblr page please click here.
 
The College of Wooster Application Process

  • Make an appointment with your academic advisor as soon as possible to discuss off-campus study in your (anticipated) major.
  • Contact Jessica DuPlaga, Director of Off-Campus Studies, Center for Diversity and Global Engagement via .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone: 330.263.2221 to schedule a meeting.
  • You will also need to complete the Declaration of Intent to Study Off Campus. Click here to download this form.
  • Check with financial aid to verify your aid will transfer over to The Philadelphia Center.
  • Discuss how credits will transfer with your advisor.
  • Attain two letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript.
  • Prior to February 1 deadline you also need to complete three documents: a)Wooster’s Off-Campus Study Application; b)the Adviser Clearance form and c)Release of Liability, to be completed and signed by you AND your parent / guardian.  Please click here to download all forms..
  • Download and complete TPC’s application.  Upon completion please mail to TPC.
  • Upon arriving back at campus you will need to submit a program evaluation by the 3rd Friday of your semester following your TPC experience. Please click here to download the program evaluation forms.