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Culture Chats: Welcome to Penn and Living in Philadelphia with Trivia In-Person

Join us as we talk about graduate life at Penn and living in the city of Philadelphia. Then, stick around as we play a fun game of Philadelphia trivia! Culture Chats Workshop Series Are you an...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 spots left

Crafternoons: Coaster Painting In-Person

Join us for another Crafternoon to paint and bring home drink coasters! All materials will be provided. A graduate PennCard is required to attend. Please register in advance; space is limited.
Date:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 11 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, July 17, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  

PhD Graduation Webinar In-Person

If you are a PHD student graduating in August 2025, please join the Graduate Degrees Office to learn more about the graduation timeline, dissertation formatting requirements, deposits and publication,...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  PhD Students  
Categories:
  Drop-in Graduate Advising & Consultations     Academic & Intellectual  

Off-Campus Housing Information Session In-Person

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:
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students     Penn Community  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Off-Campus Housing Information Session In-Person

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, July 21, 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  

Make Your Own Mocktails with S.U.P.E.R. In-Person

Mocktails are a great reminder that you don't need alcohol to enjoy a drink. Come to the Grad Center on Monday, July 21 to learn how to craft your own alcohol-free drinks to keep you cool this summer....  More
Date:
Monday, July 21, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 3 spots left

Campus Green Spaces Walking Tour In-Person

Come explore green spaces on and around campus with Penn Wellness! Get a chance to explore known and hidden gems that you’ll be able to use for recharging, relaxing, and exercising. Don’t miss out on ...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 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:
Wednesday, July 23, 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! - 24 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, July 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  

Graduate Financial Education Webinar Series: Identity Theft Online

Learn how identity thieves can steal your personal information, what is at risk if they do, how to recognize common scams and ways to safeguard your personal financial information. Financial...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Culture Chats: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships In-Person

Are you an international student interested in meeting new friends in the U.S.? Then this is the discussion for you! Join us for an interactive conversation about cultural norms around meeting new...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 21 spots left

Off-Campus Housing Information Session In-Person

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:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students     Penn Community  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Health Insurance Live Q+A for graduate & professional students Online

Do you have questions about student health insurance or wellness resources on Penn's campus? Be sure to join us for a live Q+A session with Wellness at Penn on Wednesday, July 30, from 4:00-5:00 pm ET...  More
Date:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 98 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, July 31, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  

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