Penn offers many avenues to find what you like and what you’re good at, and meet peers whose interests align with and diverge from your own. This wide diversity of social, political, religious, and cultural activities on campus deeply enriches the life of the University.
President Amy Gutmann’s far-reaching vision for the University builds on the success of the original Penn Compact, which she launched at her inauguration in 2004. Penn Compact 2020 outlines President Gutmann’s manifold strategy for making Penn the most inclusive, innovative, and impactful university in the nation.Penn Medicine’s central source for information, including physician directories, directions to facilities, online appointment scheduling, and health advice from one of America's best hospitals.
The award-winning comprehensive online cancer resource from the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn.Penn Nursing advances the entire nursing profession, from research and practice to policy, and delivers high-quality health services to seniors, neighbors, and clinics throughout the region.
Penn Dental provides compassionate, comprehensive dental care with dentists in every specialty. Look here for information about the Dental School Clinics, Penn Dental Network and Faculty Practice Plan for faculty and staff.Schedule appointments online and learn about health services available at Penn, including emergency care, insurance, vaccines, and women's health.
Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and enriched by the integrated resources of four undergraduate and 12 graduate schools, Penn offers students an unparalleled education informed by inclusivity, intellectual rigor, research, and the impetus to create new knowledge to the benefit of individuals and communities around the world.
Ranked in the top of Kiplinger’s Best Values in Private Universities, the University of Pennsylvania is committed to making its practical, powerful, and flexible Ivy League education available to the best and brightest students, regardless of their economic circumstances. A generous financial aid budget and inclusive aid policies make matriculating at Penn an attainable goal for talented hardworking students from the widest possible range of backgrounds.Penn offers 116 different graduate and professional programs within 12 schools on one campus. Because each of these programs has a separate admissions process, applicants apply directly to the program of interest. All together, Penn’s graduate and professional students form a dynamic group that enriches and is enriched by the wider University community.
Penn’s graduate programs are among the top-ranked in the country, and all of them emphasize the integration of knowledge across disciplines and schools.Because graduate admissions at Penn are not centralized, all applications and questions about the process should be directed to the graduate program of interest.
Penn’s graduate tuition and fees vary by school. Penn awards some loans based on financial need, and some schools award merit-based scholarships or provide support in return for service. Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding.
A stimulating community of students and scholars from across Penn’s 12 schools form a vibrant graduate network. The campus offers graduate students extensive resources for academic support and personal enrichment.
With more than $900 million in annual R&D expenditures, Penn is one of the nation's top research universities, not only generating important new knowledge in the fields of medicine, technology, business, science, and beyond, but applying this knowledge to improve the lives of individuals and communities at home and around the world. Innovative research that yields actionable knowledge is one of the cornerstones of Penn Compact 2020, President Gutmann’s vision for the future of the University.Penn has long been a cradle of ingenuity dedicated to serving the public good. The Pennovation Center, flagship facility of the Pennovation Works, leverages this legacy by creating an environment that nurtures novel ideas and accelerates their evolution into new technologies, therapies, products and, ultimately, companies that will change the world.
The investigative collaborations that take place at Penn represent some of today’s most cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Explore the 142 centers and institutes that are generating new knowledge all over campus, and learn about the powerful impact this Penn-generated knowledge is making in all corners of the world.As one of the nation's premier research universities, Penn provides extensive support for faculty, pre- and post-doctoral, and undergraduate research. Learn more about the opportunities, training, resources, and services Penn offers researchers across the University.Penn has taken significant steps to ensure that the University continues to function in case of an emergency. The resources and information on this page are designed to help members of the Penn community prepare for and cope with an unexpected crisis, and protect the campus community should the region experience a hostile act.
A central source for information about police, fire, and emergency services, security services, including walking escorts, and special victim services. Public safety also manages the University’s extensive electronic security infrastructure.An overview of Penn’s safety and security services, including general public safety tips and important information about the ways Penn students can promote a safe campus.
The daily Clery crime log includes all alleged criminal incidents reported to and made known to the Division of Public Safety in the Penn Patrol Zone.Penn Guardian is a service that allows anyone with a valid Penn ID number and PennKey to rapidly and silently provide information to the Division of Public Safety during an emergency.
PVP provides a wide range of confidential, safe resources and comprehensive educational programs to engage Penn community members in the prevention of sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking on campus.
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Beautiful, historic campus in the middle of Philly. Lots of great amenities and services. I come here for various events. Love stepping foot onto this campus.
By David P. (Aug, 2012) |
I went to Penn as an undergrad, and I loved it. Now, I go back for the food. There are so many delicious food trucks on Spruce, and whenever I have the opportunity to be on campus during the week, I make a stop.
By Christine B. (Aug, 2012) |
Go Quakers. The FIRST UNIVERSITY in our nation - Thank you Ben Franklin!!! And the very first computers - ENIAC - were from Penn too!
By Marissa R. (Aug, 2012) |
UPenn is like most places. If you friendly and engaging or if you are withdrawn or reserved then others will mirror your behavior back toward you. You will find the atmosphere is a direct reflection of your own demeanor. If you want others to pry you out of your shell then go to a Christian Liberal Arts College. Everyone here is brilliant and driven in some way or another so its pretty much a level playing field in regards to talent. Around final exam time its intense. Culturally its pretty diverse and WASPS might at first feel a bit disoriented, but that is true at most every top academic environment.
By Ross (May, 2012) |
Having a degree from Penn helped me tremendously, both because of it's excellent reputation, and because I was hired twice by Alums.
Having gotten by with little work in H.S. and still getting great grades, I was surprised by how much more difficult college was. It took me about a year to really learn good study habits. The more you can prepare yourself for this the better.
A key goal in college should be to get to know your professors (or take seminars). Not only will it help you in class, but these are the people who will be writing your recommendations. Back when I was in college, they had "take your professor to lunch day," which I highly recommend doing. Also, get to know as many students as possible, as they will be your future colleages/co-workers after you graduate. I think it will be a lot easier to keep in touch, now that you have FaceBook, and can keep track of people you knew in college and what fields they are in. You'll be surprised by how many times in your life you switch careers, and it's always helpful to talk to people you know who are working in that area.
By Alex (Apr, 2011) |
I'm from a suburb of Philadelphia and Philly was always home to me. I love Penn because it is a magnificent school and is so close. It combines its superior academics with a highly engaging social and extra-curricular life that other Ivies and similar schools often lack. I wouldn't want to go to any other school except Penn. Most people are quite well-rounded and you can have a conversation with a lot of people from diverse backgrounds about almost anything.
By Myrna Grand (Dec, 2010) |
I had an amazing experience at UPenn. I believe that UPenn offered a strong nursing undergraduate education as well as a diverse social life. There were plenty of supportive resources in the school to help resolve personal problems and facilitate organizational goals.
By Charlize (Oct, 2009) |
Penn is an amazing school. It's all about the work hard, play hard mentality. Students are extremely bright and motivated but know how to make the most of their college experience as well. The school has a phenomenal athletics department and there are more resources for extracurricular activities to get involved with then you could possibly wrap your head around. The campus within a city allows for a smooth transition from teenager to adult as the four years of college go by. I wouldn't trade my 4 years at Penn for anything.
By Girlyn (Apr, 2009) |
Penn was absolutely amazing! It's got it all, socially and academically. I learned political science computer simulation from the man who designed the program. I learned about Kurdistan from the man who helped write its Constitution. I met people like Ben Bernanke and Ralph Nader but also people like Henry Winkler. Through clubs, I traveled to China, California, Chicago, Harvard, Yale, and others. I made many new friends from all across the world. Penn has helped me grow so much. But Penn also helped me make a lot of connections with people that will come in handy later in life.
By Mateo F (Jul, 2008) |
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Witnessing my child's intellectual growth in this vibrant learning community has been a joy, bolstered by dedicated faculty who genuinely care about every student's success.
By Akash Sharma (Jul, 2024) |