At Penn GSE, we believe in supporting not just your academic success but your whole self. We provide dedicated resources to help you grow, thrive, and find community during your graduate school journey.
Academic Support
The Writing Commons at Penn GSE supports the culture, practice, and skill of academic writing. It enhances academic writing by meeting students where they are, creating supportive hybrid writing spaces, cultivating writing skills, and recognizing the integral role of people’s identities, cultures, and knowledge-building practices in the writing process. The Writing Commons collaborates with the Weingarten Center and the Penn Libraries to provide support and programming.
The CETLI Teaching Certificate provides Penn doctoral students and terminal master's degree students with support for improving their teaching as well as recognition for their commitment to developing as teachers. The program encourages students to become self-reflective teachers and to enhance their awareness of additional teaching practices by engaging in discussions about teaching.
The Weingarten Center, Penn's home for Academic Support and Disability Services, offers learning consultations, tutoring, and interactive programs that provide support as you develop learning strategies and content knowledge to further your academic and professional goals.
Professional Support
Students can gain hands-on experience with faculty-led centers, projects, and initiatives that produce cutting-edge education research worldwide. Many programs offer limited graduate assistantships to full-time students as a way to enrich their academic experiences with applied research and employment opportunities within the School and/or at partnership locations. Learn more about research and initiatives at Penn GSE.
The Writing Commons at Penn GSE supports the culture, practice, and skill of academic writing. It enhances academic writing by meeting students where they are, creating supportive hybrid writing spaces, cultivating writing skills, and recognizing the integral role of people’s identities, cultures, and knowledge-building practices in the writing process. The Writing Commons collaborates with the Weingarten Center and the Penn Libraries to provide support and programming.
Wellness Support
Penn GSE's Office of Student Success (OSS) provides individualized support, guiding students through challenges and empowering them to reach their goals throughout their time at Penn GSE. Find additional University resources to support your wellness along your journey at Penn.
“As a first-generation international student, becoming part of the Penn community has been truly empowering. Faculty, peers, and resources have been instrumental in supporting my academic growth and personal development.”
International Student Support
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at Penn is a key resources and information to help international students and scholars navigate essential services, including immigration, travel, and campus support.
Student Organizations
Penn GSE students can participate in the Penn community through Penn GSE and University-wide organizations that mirror the identities and interests of our students, including student governance and 500+ clubs dedicated to graduate students.
Penn GSE Students receive announcements of Penn GSE student organization events in the Inside Penn GSE newsletter and on the Events Calendar.
GSE Student Government (GSESG) is an important part of student life at Penn GSE. In addition to representing the student body of Penn GSE, the GSESG supports and allocates funds to all student organizations. Contact Student Government if you want to get involved during the academic year.
Pride Alliance is a student organization that aims to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for LGBTQQIAPP (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous) and allied students, faculty, and staff in Penn GSE. We facilitate open and honest dialogue around gender and sexuality issues in education, and provide educational and social programming for all. OutEd hopes to encourage positive social change in Penn GSE and beyond, by promoting our four core tenets of advocacy, academic dialogue, education, and community outreach. For more information, please contact penngse.pridealliance@gmail.com.
We Support Diversity of Mind (WSDM) was founded to enhance the overall community for students of color at Penn GSE. Through academic, social/networking, and community engagement events, WSDM provides support, awareness, and leadership opportunities for Penn GSE students of color and seeks to build bridges to faculty and alumni of color to maximize the student learning experience. For more information, please contact us at gse.wsdm@gmail.com.
University-wide Graduate Student Organizations
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA)
- Black Graduate And Professional Student Assembly (BGAPSA)
- Black Graduate Women's Association (BGWA)
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association at Penn (CSSAP)
- Korean Graduate Student Association
- Lambda Grads
- Latin American Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (LAGAPSA)
- Jewish Graduate Student Network
- Muslim Student Association
- Pan Asian American Graduate Student Association (PAAGSA)
- TEDxPenn
- Turkish Student Association
Upcoming Student Events
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Time: 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | Location: On Campus
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Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Location: On Campus
Helping Students Thrive
The Office of Student Success (OSS) supports students throughout their time at Penn GSE, from orientation to graduation, helping them make the most of their graduate experience.