Of the early decision applicants accepted this year, 25 percent had a parent or grandparent who had attended Penn and 11 percent are first-generation college students.

Even though the Penn administration has expressed support of its DACA students, dreamers have no concrete path that would preventing them from deportation. 

From Trump's inauguration to March Madness to a Homecoming victory, a look back at 2017 in photos.

The last day for international students to request travel signatures is Dec. 15, since the ISSS office will be closed for advising after this Friday. 

Half a percent of College students pursue three majors, which makes up a small fraction of the 25 percent of College students who graduate with more than one major.

In 2017, travel bans became the biggest topic of discussion in federal immigration policy, forcing some international students at Penn to reconsider their futures in the United States.

From NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to the anti-LGBTQ preachers on College Green, free speech dominated national and local headlines this year. 

Students still swarm the former vice president nearly every time he appears on campus, and events where he has spoken have drawn hundreds on campus. 

The House of Representatives passed a version of the $1.5 trillion tax plan on Nov. 16, and it included a provision taxing tuition waivers for graduate students.

From the closure of popular gelato place Capogiro to the announcement of New College House West, 2017 was a big year for real estate at Penn. 

Regardless of what students thought about Trump’s first year, the Penn brand has inevitably entered the national discussion surrounding his administration. 

Notable speakers from 2017 include the former US Army soldier Chelsea Manning and the award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates who bashed Trump during his event at Penn. 

Pottruck has phased out a discount offered to student performing arts groups to reserve rooms, which has resulted in a dramatic increase in cost of the rehearsal space.

Over the past year, Penn has appointed a new provost, College dean, LGBT Center director, and chief diversity officer.

For students, alumni and campus officials, 2017 was a watershed year for dialogue and activism around mental health. 

Close to 20 percent of Philadelphians faced food insecurity between 2014-16, even as food insecurity decreased nationally during this time period as the economy improved.

The plan will benefit middle-income students who do not qualify for Brown's no-loan financial aid but still require some form of financial assistance.