Location, Location, Location
1 College Hall
Penn First Plus
I can only talk to my Academic Counselor about academic concerns.
False! Your Academic Counselor is here to support you in many different areas: social, financial, academic, and more.
I am feeling so stressed out it is hard to sleep at night. I moved to Penn from California and I'm more homesick than I thought I would be.
Wellness@Penn, Let's Talk, and/or Academic Counselor
220 S. 40th St, Unit 240
PennCAP
My friend and I are from the same area and have the same number of people in our family, so our financial aid packages should be the same.
False. Your financial aid package takes into account your family's specific financial information, each of which is very unique. For financial aid questions, reach out to SRFS.
How do I know what high school activities to keep on my resume and which to take off?
Career Services
3535 Market St
If I participate in PFP, I can go home for/skip New Student Orientation (NSO).
Nope! Attendance is mandatory at many (but not all) NSO events.
I have no idea how to start my research paper.
Marks Family Writing Center
3701 Walnut St.
Pottruck Fitness Center
There is emergency funding available to students on campus.
True. Penn First Plus, SRFS, and Student Intervention Services offer Emergency and Opportunity funding for students. Speak with your Academic Counselor for the application and more information.
My roommate and I do NOT get along.
College Houses & Academic Services. First, speak with your Resident Advisor (RA). They may also refer you to the House Director.
Stouffer Commons, 3702 Spruce St.
Weingarten Center
Only students who had accommodations in high school can use the Weingarten Center.
False! Students can start the accommodations process at any time even if they did not use them in high school. Weingarten also offers workshops and other resources to help students adjust to Penn even if they do not have a disability.
I need to take the Spanish placement exam.
Language placement exams are offered in-person during NSO.