Penn Graduate Student Center

Incoming students are encouraged to participate in these online sessions in order to get critical information before you arrive on campus. Log on from wherever you are in the world.

These are live, interactive, web-based presentations with experts from Penn. You will be able to ask questions and get real-time answers during the presentations. You will need a high-speed connection; students with dial-up connections will find it difficult to participate.

All of these presentation times are scheduled in Eastern Daylight Time. Please adjust for your time zone accordingly. If you are unable to participate at the scheduled time, you can log on after the session is completed to view the slides and read the transcript. But you will not be able to ask questions.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Log-on instructions will be emailed to students who pre-register

Learn about your options for living on campus or off campus, housing for students with families, and the resources we provide to help you make the right selection for you! 

This same session will be offered multiple times; register for the one most convenient for you. Please note that all times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Please adjust accordingly for your time zone.

When you register, you will be asked for your PennCard number.  Please enter 00000000.

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Log-on instructions will be emailed to students who pre-register
Please note change in date!

Students enrolled in Master’s programs, especially one-year programs, have a compressed experience, particularly as it relates to career planning.  As soon as you arrive on campus, you’ll need to know about the resources available to help you be a successful student and beyond.  In this session, we'll help you to start thinking and planning for your career search – be it for an internship for next summer, or a full-time role for after graduation.  We will also provide an overview of the campus resources available to help you make the most of your excellent but fast-paced graduate study.   

When you register, you will be asked for your PennCard number.  Please enter 00000000. 

Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Log-on instructions will be emailed to students who pre-register

Ask questions about what to bring with you, where to shop, transportation, banking information, and more! University staff and international students will be on hand to answer your questions.

This session will be offered multiple times; register for the one that is most convenient for you. Please note that all sessions are scheduled in Eastern Daylight Savings Time.  Please adjust for your time zone accordingly.

When you register, you will be asked for your PennCard number.  Please enter 00000000.

Join us for this online information session to gain a better understanding of your health insurance options and immunization requirements at Penn. This session will discuss the University's Health Insurance and Immunization requirements, the process for fulfilling those requirements, how to select your health insurance and an overview of how to use your health insurance at Penn's Student Health Service. This session will be led by representatives from Penn Student Health Service and is strongly recommended for all incoming students! There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so come prepared to learn and ask lots of question!

Registration for these sessions are LIMITED! If you are unable to sign up before it is full, then you will be able to access the recording of the session along with all the presentation slides through our website after the session takes place.

When you register, you will be asked for your PennCard number.  Please enter 00000000.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Log-on instructions will be emailed to students who pre-register
Registration start: Saturday, June 01, 2013

Learn about the academic standards at Penn and the resources we have to support you, so you can be successful in graduate school.

When you register, you will be asked for your PennCard number.  Please enter 00000000.

In addition to the online sessions offered by the Graduate Student Center, Residential Services at Penn are offering additional Live Chats and Webinars for Graduate Students.

Sansom Place and Penn communities and resources for Graduate Students
Tuesday, June 18 at 3:00 PM EDT
Monday, August 5 at 3:00 PM EDT
To register for one of these sessions, please email living@exchange.upenn.edu at least 48 hours in advance, unless otherwise noted.  The number of participants in each webinar is limited.  Register by email at least 48 hours prior to ensure your admittance to the chat.  In your email include the date and time of the session you would like to attend. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and the URL for log in.

Living off campus:  You've signed your lease and you're ready to move in...now what happens?
Staff from Off-Campus Services will discuss everything from how to find a utility company to
navigating the city of Philadelphia via public transportation. 
Wednesday, June 19 at 3:00 PM EDT
Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00 AM EDT
Monday, August 5 at 10:00 AM EDT
To register for one of these off-campus student webinar please email living@exchange.upenn.edu at least 48 hours in advance. The number of participants in each webinar is limited.  Register by email at least 48 hours prior to ensure your admittance to the chat.  In your email include the date and time of the session you would like to attend. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and the URL for log in.

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Cohen Hall, Terrace Room
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013
We need volunteers - volunteer now!

Friday, August 02, 2013, 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Wednesday, August 07, 2013, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Room 305, Common Room Back, Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Wednesday, August 07, 2013, 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Room 305, Common Room Back, Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Thursday, August 08, 2013, 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Thursday, August 08, 2013, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Room 305, Common Room Back, Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Common Room Front, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Friday, August 23, 2013, 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013
We need volunteers - volunteer now!

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Cohen Hall, Room 17
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013

Friday, September 06, 2013, 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Graduate Student Center
Registration start: Monday, July 01, 2013
We need volunteers - volunteer now!