RESOURCES
Below are resources related to International travel, Taxes, Health and welfare, and policies on campus.
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Register your trip
Be Safe. Be Connected. Be Covered.
Registering your Penn-affiliated trip keeps you connected to Penn resources in the event of an emergency and pre-authorizes your medical insurance coverage. It is mandatory for all Penn students and all Penn faculty and staff traveling with Penn students or Penn-affiliated trips to register their international travel.
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Penn Violence Prevention
Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) engages the Penn community in the prevention of sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking on campus. We foster collaborative relationships across campus to ensure a survivor-centered, multi-faceted approach to support services and primary prevention. Through collective community action, we are committed to ending interpersonal violence by addressing gender inequity, social injustice, and oppression through outreach and education.
The group is committed to education and outreach. Visit their website for more details.
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Mental Health
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the counseling center for the University of Pennsylvania. CAPS offers free and confidential services to all Penn undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. CAPS helps students adjust to university life, manage personal and situational challenges, develop coping strategies, and grow personally and professionally. CAPS' trained clinicians offer individual, group, and couples therapy.
CAPS Hours:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. & Fri.
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tues, Wed, & Thurs.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat.
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The PhD Process
UPenn has developed a guidebook for graduate students where they can learn more about what to expect, prepare for, and how to go about choosing an advisor or mentor for their PhD.
You can also find out more specific information on the PhD process through 1 pagers, which break down averages including demographics, time to completion, and job placement.
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Faculty Wellness Partners
Faculty Wellness Partners are available to provide a sounding board for graduate students as they navigate relationships with advisors, issues within departments or labs, and a range of other concerns about graduate school life. Faculty Wellness Partners will be available to provide guidance for SAS students as they negotiate their academic and professional careers. Typically, we will meet with students from 1-3 times, for 30 minutes each.
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Concur reimbursement guide
Use this guide to request a reimbursement for your organization or other funding related expenses.
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Graduate Group Review Student Feedback Form
PhD Graduate Groups are periodically reviewed by the Graduate Council of the Faculties (GCF) in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within each program, and to recommend any changes that may help to improve the Graduate Group. Feedback from current graduate students is an essential element in that review process. You can provide feedback by attending the meeting with the Graduate Group Review Liaison from the GCF and/or using this form.
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Medical leave and Health insurance
SAS-funded graduate students considering a medical leave should inform their Graduate Group Chair and ask the Graduate Chair to submit a request for medical insurance coverage from the SAS Graduate Dean. SAS will cover the medical insurance of funded graduate students for up to two semesters while on medical leave. Coverage is limited to two semesters for the duration of the SAS PhD career, however the two semesters need not be consecutive. Students already on medical leave should contact the SAS Graduate Division to have their case reviewed.
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Penn Franklins
Penn Franklins is a student-run wellness organization whose primary purpose is to provide peer-to-peer support to Penn graduates through empathic listening, connective experiences, and referrals.
For more information or to find out how to get support, please email the Penn Franklins at:
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Financial Wellness
Visit the Financial wellness@ Penn to learn more and get help with budgeting, banking, debt and investing. They offer workshops and free one-on-one counseling
GAPSA Unlimited Membership
The GAPSA Unlimited Program offers exclusive discounts to members at our partner stores.
One-Year Membership in GAPSA Unlimited for the Academic Year 2022-23 (Card Valid Until May 14, 2023)
Participating Vendors:
Board and Brew, Philadelphia Distilling, Philadelphia Runner, Manakeesh Cafe and Bakery, and many more!
For more details, visit gapsa.upenn.edu/unlimited
Advertisements and partnerships through the GAPSA Unlimited Program do not imply recommendation or endorsement. GAPSA does not hold any responsibility for the transaction that a GAPSA Unlimited Program member may have with any partnering vendor. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before making any transaction with a vendor. The vendor reserves the right to refuse goods or services. For more details and full list of vendors, check out gapsa.upenn.edu/unlimited.
MEMBERSHIP CARD RULES:
Cards are subject to availability and confirmation of GAPSA affiliation. Must enter promo code for GAPSA discounts. Cards are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
All participants must follow GAPSA and University policies.
Questions? Email gapsa.finance@gapsa.upenn.edu
THRIVE @ PENN
Provost Wendell Pritchett introduces Thrive at Penn for grad students.
Thrive at Penn (TAP) is an online program that assists students with their Penn experience. TAP prepares students to make healthy choices during their university experience and provides information about resources available to support student success. Topics covered include thriving at a research university; wellness and health; the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs; healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention; and resources specific to your needs at a Penn student.
For more information visit the Graduate Student Center's Website
For more video resources, please visit the Penn Grad Center’s YouTube Page.