Extra-Curricular Life

The following links to the Graduate Catalogue, the Graduate and Professional Student Handbook 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

Health Services

Overviews of student health services at Penn are found in the Graduate Catalogue and the Graduate and Professional Student Handbook. For specific information link directly to:

• Student Health Services
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Insurance Coverage

Athletics

The University has a number of athletic opportunities for both spectators and active participants. Click below for more information about facilities and programs.

• athletic facilities available to the entire Penn community
• sports events and varsity athletics

Student Organizations

• 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
• International Women's Center
• African-American Resource Center (AARC)
• Office of Affirmative Action
• Lesbian/Gay Bisexual Center
• Penn Women's Center

Religious Life

• Office of the Chaplain
• Christian Association
• Hillel Foundation
• Muslim Students Association
• Newman Center
• list of religious organizations on campus

Campus News Sources

• Almanac/Compass
• Daily Pennsylvanian
• Penn Printout

Transportation

• 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

Housing

• 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

Eating and Shopping

• University Dining Services
• Food Shopping
• Philadelphia restaurants
• Sansom Commons
• University of Pennsylvania Bookstore

Banking

Banking facilities are discussed in the Graduate and Professional Student Handbook.

Child Care and Education

• Child Care
• Public and private schools in the Philadelphia area

Things to Do in Philly

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.