Extra-Curricular Life
The following links to the Graduate Catalogue, the Graduate Student Resource Guide and other Penn Web pages provide information on important non-academic aspects of University life. Many of these topics fall under the provenance of the Vice-Provost for University Life.
- Health Services
- Athletics
- Student Organizations
- International, Minority and Women Students
- Religious Life
- Campus News Sources
- Transportation
- Housing
- Food
- Banking
- Child Care and Education
- Things to Do in Philly
Overviews of student health services at Penn are found in the Graduate Catalogue and the Graduate Student Resource Guide . For specific information link directly to:
The University has a number of athletic opportunities for both spectators and active participants. Click below for more information about facilities and programs.
- Graduate Student Associations Council (GSAC)
- The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA)
- Graduate Inter-School Activities Council (GISAC)
- a comprehensive listing of graduate and professional student organization websites
- Graduate Student Center
Organizations Focused on International, Minority and Women Students
- Greenfield Intercultural Center
- International Students
- African-American Resource Center (AARC)
- Office of Affirmative Action
- Lesbian/Gay Bisexual Center
- Penn Women's Center
- Office of the Chaplain
- Christian Association
- Hillel Foundation
- Muslim Students Association
- Newman Center
- list of religious organizations on campus
- Transportation and Parking on Campus, around Philadelphia and Beyond
- SEPTA--bus and rail transportation in South Eastern Pennsylvania
- For walking and riding escort service contact the University's Division of Public Safety
- on campus housing
- off campus housing (long-term and temporary housing, youth hostels, bed and breakfasts and hotels). The Philadelphia Weekly is also a good source for off-campus housing.
- West Philadelphia Community
- Other communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding area
- Public utilities information
- University Dining Services
- Food Shopping
- Philadelphia restaurants
- Sansom Commons
- University of Pennsylvania Bookstore
Banking facilities are discussed in the Graduate Student Resource Guide .
Philadelphia offers a rich variety of activities to provide a break from academic pursuits. LibertyNet provides information and links for museums, attractions and the performing arts as well as sports, radio and TV, newspapers and magazines, restaurants, and more.