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Fall Writing Accountability Group Introductory Session Online

Join us for the Fall 2025 Accountability Groups Introductory Workshop! This event is for current Penn grad students who are interested and committed to joining a fall semester writing group...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 36 spots left

Financial Wellness Peer Counseling In-Person

Money matters = Financial Wellness! The Grad Center has partnered with Financial Wellness @ Penn for graduate and professional students to receive1:1 support and guidance, for FREE! Trained peer...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations     Health & Wellbeing  

Off-Campus Housing Information Session In-Person / Online

Penn Off-Campus Services provides resources and support for students seeking to live off-campus, including information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students     Penn Community  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Financial Aid Counseling In-Person

Have questions about your cost of attendance, student loans, or loan repayment? Stop by during our drop-in hours for one-on-one help from financial aid professionals. Please note: we are unable to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations  

Grad Cafe: Career Fair and Networking Advice for Graduate Students In-Person / Online

Penn Career Services organizes several career fairs each semester, and partners with other institutions for several other consortium career fairs (virtual and in-person). All of these events are open...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 106 spots left

Let's Talk In-Person

Let’s Talk provides access to free and confidential drop-in conversations with a trained professional at various locations across campus. Students can talk about any stress and anxiety they are...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations     Health & Wellbeing  

Reading Effectively in Graduate School (online) Online

Whether you are new to graduate school or returning to school after a time, learn about effective reading and note-taking methods as you engage with a variety of texts. This event is part of the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 97 spots left

Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students In-Person

Are you a new graduate or professional student and want to learn more about Penn's campus? A current student looking for a refresher on where campus services are located? Join us for a guided tour of...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 8 spots left

Weekly Organic Produce Distribution In-Person

Current graduate and professional students and Family Center members who identify as food insecure are welcome to stop by the Grad Center first floor for free, fresh produce straight from Penn Farm to...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  

Reading Effectively in a Second Language In-Person

Develop effective reading strategies to increase your understanding and retention of texts in a second language. This event is part of the Strategies for Success in Graduate Studies series,...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 17 spots left

Writing/Learning Consultations In-Person

Meet with a learning specialist from the Weingarten Center who can discuss overall organization, planning, and productivity and provide support for your academic writing at every stage. 25-minute...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations     Academic & Intellectual  

Getting Started with Graduate Fellowships Online

This information session will help graduate students learn more about finding and applying for external graduate fellowships. Topics covered will include information on selected major awards, funding...  More
Date:
Friday, September 5, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registrations are fully booked!

Off-Campus Housing Information Session In-Person / Online

Penn Off-Campus Services provides resources and support for students seeking to live off-campus, including information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and...  More
Date:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students     Penn Community  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Reading Effectively in a Second Language (online) Online

Develop effective reading strategies to increase your understanding and retention of texts in a second language. This event is part of the Strategies for Success in Graduate Studies series,...  More
Date:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 96 spots left

Financial Wellness Peer Counseling In-Person

Money matters = Financial Wellness! The Grad Center has partnered with Financial Wellness @ Penn for graduate and professional students to receive1:1 support and guidance, for FREE! Trained peer...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations     Health & Wellbeing  

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