Clearances for ABCS

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If you have already completed the clearance process with Penn in the past 5 years, before doing any of these steps, email myetunde@upenn.edu and backgroundchecks@hr.upenn.edu to check that your clearances are on file and valid. In addition to students who have already obtained clearances for another program, all Nursing, Dental, and Medical school students should already have completed clearances.

Review Frequently Asked Questions about clearances HERE.

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FOR DOMESTIC (NON-INTERNATIONAL) STUDENTS

Please email myetunde@upenn.edu with a request to initiate the clearance process by email.

Additionally, if you are working with a School District of Philadelphia school, complete the 3-hour mandated reporter training by following these instructions.

Accountability 

If you plan to work with a minor(s) you must complete these searches and save them. Please send copies of all clearances to myetunde@upenn.edu. 

How to get help 

If you have any problems or questions about this process, email myetunde@upenn.edu.

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FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON A (F-1/J-1) VISA WHO HAVE NOT WORKED IN THE UNITED STATES

Per the Department of Human Services, international students who have not worked in the United States before do not need the same three clearances as domestic students. Instead, you will sign an affidavit. Additionally, all students working with School District of Philadelphia schools must complete mandated reporter training. All documents must be on file with the University to be fully cleared. To complete your clearances:

STEP 1: Email myetunde@upenn.edu, cc abcscoordinator@sas.upenn.edu, with subject line: “International Student Volunteer Clearance” to receive an affidavit to sign

STEP 2: If you are working with a School District of Philadelphia school, complete the 3-hour mandated reporter training by following these instructions.

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FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON A (F-1/J-1) VISA WHO HAVE WORKED IN THE UNITED STATES (INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT)

Follow the same process as domestic students.