Student Life
New Penn Global pre-orientation program unites first-years from 18 countries
The program brought together an inaugural cohort of 39 incoming first-years from 18 countries for a three-day pre-orientation.
Over 6,000 students move into on-campus housing for new school year
Residential Services expected 2423 first-year and 133 transfer students, 2398 second-year students, 553 third-year students, and 359 fourth-year students to move into campus housing between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27.
Back to School 2023: Here’s what to know about changes to on-campus housing this year
Here is an overview of the changes to Penn student housing for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Back to School 2023: 'Don't lose sight of what made you apply' and other advice for Class of 2027
From exploring new interests to taking care of yourself, upperclassmen give advice to the Class of 2027.
Back to School 2023: Penn's seven Cultural Resource Centers
Penn’s seven Cultural Resource Centers offer students a place to find a community for support and growth.
Back to School 2023: Here are the Penn traditions you need to know
Many traditions occur in the fall semester and focus on welcoming first-year students.
Penn Admissions adds school-specific essay prompts to application
The new prompt, which was introduced on July 31, moves away from the single short-answer response previously used for all four undergraduate schools.
New pre-orientation program Penn Global Mosaic to focus on global citizenship
The new pre-orientation program will bring students from 21 countries and 12 states together to engage with different cultures.
Educational nonprofit sponsors Penn students on a 10-day heritage trip to Israel
Penn students spent ten days this summer exploring their Jewish heritage in Israel, on a trip funded by the nonprofit organization Birthright Israel.
Wharton Undergraduate Director of Student Life Lee Kramer steps down from position
As Wharton Undergraduate Director of Student Life Lee Kramer steps down, he reflects on his time at Penn and plans for the future.
Mei Long named new PAACH director
Long, who previously served as an associate director of academic affairs and advising in Wharton, stepped into her position as PAACH director on July 3.
A cappella group Penn Masala performs at White House for Indian Prime Minister’s state visit
Penn Masala, an a cappella group that fuses South Asian and Western music, performed for Narendra Modi's state visit to the White House.
LGBT Center Associate Director Malik Muhammad to transition to new University Life role
Muhammad will be the inaugural Director of Inclusion Initiatives and Social Justice Education at University Life starting July 1.
Penn moves forward with design for new Student Performing Arts Center
The design for the $75 million Student Performing Arts Center includes two theaters, five rehearsal studios, and teaching and practice spaces.
‘Chaos for our city’: Protesters march against proposed 76ers stadium near Chinatown
Attendees rallied against gentrification for almost four hours during Saturday's Chinatown march.
LGBT Center Director Erin Cross to step down after 25 years at Penn
Cross is the LGBT Center's second ever director, taking on the role after its first director Bob Schoenberg retired in 2017.
Recent health inspections find all Penn Dining facilities in compliance with health codes
Quaker Kitchen, Falk Cafe, and 1920 Commons passed spring health inspections, meaning that all dining facilities now meet Philadelphia's health code.
Class of 2023 Commencement marks first for Magill as president, Biden attends
The May 15 ceremony marked Penn President Liz Magill's first Commencement. President Joe Biden was also in attendance, prompting heightened security.
The Graduation Issue 2023: 2022-2023 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's senior year, in which the University witnessed an increase in student activism and Penn Dining received over 100 observations of health code violations across campus.