Undergraduate Resources
The School of Arts & Sciences, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community.
We partner with students from diverse backgrounds who collectively form our dynamic undergraduate community. By encouraging exploration of programs and utilization of resources, we empower students to thrive authentically while fostering a sense of belonging.
DACA and Undocumented Student Resources
As part of Penn’s commitment to inclusion, the University provides access and support to undocumented students, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status.
Disability Services
The Weingarten Center works closely with students who self-identify in order to ensure equal access to all University programs activities and services.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Student and Scholar Services serves as a direct resource for all international students, undergraduate and graduate from across Penn.
Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs
The Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs is charged with ensuring that the university meets its obligations as an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
Office of the Ombuds
The Ombuds Office welcomes any member of the Penn community who is experiencing difficulty, conflict, or confusion in his or her work, studies, or life at the university more broadly. We offer an accessible and safe place to resolve differences, explore matters of concern, get information, improve communication, or generate and evaluate options.
Penn First Plus
Penn First Plus (P1P) serves as the hub of university efforts to enhance the academic experiences of students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree or come from modest financial circumstances.
Penn Hillel
Penn Hillel aims to connect students to new communities of friends, new approaches to Jewish wisdom and the next set of opportunities for personal and Jewish growth.
SPARC – The Spiritual & Religious Life Center
A home on campus for students interested in religious and spiritual study, meditation, and exploration.