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Information for International Families

All Parents are Part of the Penn Family

International families have a unique place at Penn! The University understands international students have extra steps in preparing for their arrival to campus. In addition to the resources below, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports international families by providing guidance on immigration, informative workshops & events, advising and more!

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2023 Forerunner Program

Penn Global International Student and Scholar Services welcomes new international students before they embark on their journey to Penn’s campus with Forerunner. Incoming students and families are invited to join these events to learn more about Penn.

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Paying Tuition Internationally

Penn offers a variety of ways to pay your student’s bill, including international wire transfers and by mail.

Opportunities for Practicing English

This may be your student’s first time learning primarily in English. Penn English Language Program is here to help. As part of their Conversation Partners program, students can request to be paired with a native English speaker to practice their speaking skills.

Getting to Know Campus from Afar

Even though traveling to campus from abroad isn’t always possible, we still want you to get to know Penn! The Admissions Office offers a virtual tour so you can see the places and classrooms your student visits everyday.