Alumni Benefits
Penn GSE Alumni qualify for all Penn GSE and University-wide alumni benefits. For questions about these benefits, please contact alumni@gse.upenn.edu or 215.746.0216.
Career Networking
The Penn Alumni Career Network, or PACNet, is a searchable database of alumni who have volunteered to provide career-related guidance and support to current students and fellow alumni. Search PACNet’s database of career advisors based on a variety of criteria, such as industry, job type, undergraduate major, geographical location, and mentoring interest.
Career Planning/Services
Penn's Career Services office is free and available to alumni at any stage in their career. Contact Sharon Fleshman, our GSE representative, or visit the Penn GSE Career Services website for career guidance, resume help, or any other career-related needs.
Transcripts and Diplomas
For questions about your degree or transcripts, contact the Registrar’s Office or call 215.898.6411. To acquire a copy of your diploma, contact the Office of the Secretary at 215.898.7005.
Support Penn GSE
Support current GSE students by making a gift to the Penn GSE Annual Fund – 100% of your gift will go towards scholarship support!
Update your Information
Moving? Changing your name? Update Penn GSE by emailing us, calling 215.746.0216, or sending a letter to the contact address below.
Penn GSE Online Community
Connect and network with other alumni and current GSE students by joining Penn GSE on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Penn Online Community
Join the Penn Alumni Community to stay connected or reconnect with fellow alumni, colleagues, and friends.
Continuing Education
Continue your GSE education by attending GSE lectures and events.
Opportunities for Involvement
Get involved with Penn GSE by attending events or becoming a member of the EAA Board. For information on University-wide volunteer opportunities, visit the Penn Volunteer Opportunity Guide or make a connection with a Penn Alumni Club in your local area.
Permanent Email Forwarding
Penn GSE alumni are eligible for permanent email forwarding through the University. For more information, join the Penn Alumni Community. Please note that your GSE student email address expires approximately six months after your graduation date. Any other internal GSE IT resources and access, as well as Penn Card access, expire immediately following your graduation.
Penn Alumni Card
All Penn GSE alumni are eligible to obtain a Penn Alumni Card. This card provides exclusive Penn Alumni benefits, including the following: a 10% discount at the Penn Bookstore; a 10% discount on tickets to the Annenberg Center’s Penn Presents and Dance Celebrations performances; free use of the Penn Escort Services and the Penn Bus; $2 off admission to the Morris Arboretum and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; and access to the VanPelt Library.
PENNefits
All Penn GSE alumni are eligible for University-wide PENNefits, including discounts on Kaplan Test Prep, insurance, computers, and car rentals and access to Penn Alumni Podcasts and the Penn Alumni Travel Program.
Penn GSE Merchandise
Show your Penn GSE Pride by purchasing GSE merchandise on the Penn Alumni Merchandise site.
Reconnect with Classmates
Join the Penn Alumni Community to search for lost friends and colleagues. If you’re unable to join – or to find your classmate – send a sealed, stamped letter to the Penn GSE Office of Development and Alumni Relations at the address below. The Alumni Relations staff will check with your correspondent before forwarding your letter or notify you if no information is on file.
Class Notes
Keep Penn GSE and your fellow alumni updated on your most recent news and accomplishments – and find out what members of your cohort have accomplished. You may also notify us of your news by sending a letter to the Penn GSE Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
Library Privileges
Many of the resources of the Penn Library, including online resources, are available for use by Penn alumni. For information about weekend and holiday access to the libraries, courtesy borrowing, and other alumni privileges, visit the library website.
Pottruck Center Gym Membership
For an annual membership fee of $650, Penn GSE alumni receive full access to the Pottruck Center. Penn GSE alumni are also eligible for the Alumni Early Bird Membership, which has an annual fee of $300 and provides facility access between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit their website or call Membership Services at 215.898.6100.
Faculty Club at the University of Pennsylvania
For an annual membership fee of $65, Penn GSE Alumni can access everything the University Club at Penn has to offer, including dining privileges; discounts at Inn at Penn restaurants; and membership in the Association of College and University Clubs, which provides access to more than 100 other Faculty Clubs worldwide. Visit their website for more information.
Legacy Admissions for Penn Alumni
The Alumni Council on Admissions is a resource for all Penn alumni who have children or grandchildren going through the undergraduate admissions process at Penn. For additional information, please call 215.898.6888 or e-mail aca@ben.dev.upenn.edu.
Contact Us
Contact Penn GSE Development and Alumni Relations by email at alumni@gse.upenn.edu; by phone at 215.746.0216; or by mail at 3700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.