Resources & Support

Penn Dining

Penn Dining can help your student choose their dining plan, find an open location to use dining funds, see what’s on the menu, find events in the cafes, learn about dining with dietary restrictions, and so much more.

Housing, Mail, and Move In/Out

Penn Residential Services is home to a variety of resources that will help students make the most of their residential experience. Explore housing options and application deadlines, learn how to mail items to campus, find important Move-In and Move-Out dates, and find answers for all your housing-related questions. 

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

As a parent, paying for your student’s Penn education is likely top-of-mind. Student Registration and Financial Services oversees student billing and payment, financial aid packages, payment plans, work-study employment, and even offers Financial Wellness workshops and courses.

Academic Support

Your student’s academic success is an important priority. Academic Advisors can help students know which classes they are required to take, set a class schedule, refer students to tutoring and learning resources, and more.

College Houses and Academic Services

College Houses and Academic Services bring together undergraduates, faculty, staff, and graduate students to form vibrant residential communities and bring the academic life of the classroom into student living spaces. Each house provides a web of support through a faculty Director, one or more Fellows, a House Director, a House Coordinator, Resident Advisors, student technology assistants, and student managers.

Wellness at Penn

Your student’s physical and emotional wellbeing is essential to their success. Wellness at Penn is dedicated to keeping students well and ready to achieve. They oversee Student Health, Student Counseling, Penn Cares and more.

Jobs, Internships, and Research

At Penn, students are empowered to take full advantage of career development opportunities, from help with crafting resumes or finding internships to guidance on graduate school and on-campus recruiting. Career Services is a one-stop shop that helps students prepare for rewarding careers and fulfilling lives. 

University Life

University Life helps ensure a holistic Penn experience. They provide academic and career support, and campus and community engagement. They also offer a comprehensive events calendar so students always know about campus happenings.

Public Safety

Public Safety is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, safety, and security of the Penn community. Their programs include around-the-clock walking escorts, an emergency line for students in crisis, self-defense courses, and Blue Light phones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hub@Penn

Hub@Penn connects students with university support resources. With centralized information and streamlined communications, it’s one of the best ways to find the resources you need at Penn.

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Penn Parents is committed to building relationships with families and creating avenues for you to feel informed and connected. We offer various events, volunteer opportunities, and communications and outreach.