Extra-Curricular Life
The following links to 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:
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 Student Resource Guide. For specific information link directly to:
- Student Health Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Insurance Coverage
- Penn Violence Prevention
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
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
Religious Life
- Office of the Chaplain
- Christian Association
- Hillel Foundation
- Muslim Students Association
- Newman Center
- list of religious organizations on campus
Campus News Sources
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
Eating and Shopping
Banking
- Banking facilities are discussed in the Graduate Student Resource Guide
Child Care and Education
Things to Do in Philly
Philadelphia offers a rich variety of activities to provide a break from academic pursuits.gophila.com provides information and links for museums, attractions and the performing arts as well as sports, radio and TV, newspapers and magazines, restaurants, and more.