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About the Office of Parent Outreach and Development
Our Mission
The Office of Parent Outreach and Development, known as Penn Parents, is the central resource for connecting undergraduate parents and families to the University. Through communications, events, volunteer opportunities, and The Penn Fund, the Penn Parents team is committed to building relationships and creating avenues for parents to feel informed, connected, and uniquely involved in the life of the University and its advancement.
Contact Us
Office of Parent Outreach and Development Ȱ 2929 Walnut St, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104 Л (215) 746-4646 ƍ ppparent@dev.upenn.edu î pennparents.upenn.edu
Follow us on: \ @pennparents H @pennparents
Involvement Opportunities
We believe providing an opportunity for parents to become involved is the cornerstone of building lasting relationships. Penn Parents offers myriad ways for parents to stay connected and engaged in the life of the University.
Communications and Outreach
Penn Parents utilizes several modes of communication to keep parents informed:
The Parents Magazine is sent home to families once a semester and provides a glimpse into life at Penn. The Penn Parents E-Newsletters are sent to parents via email to provide information that you can use to support your student at Penn. E-Newsletters contain information about programs, events, and resources on campus. Penn Parents Webinars provide parents with the opportunity to connect with representatives from featured departments on campus to learn more about programs and opportunities available to Penn students. Penn News for Parents is sent weekly from the Office of University Communications. Penn News for Parents shows a cross section of Penn ranging from scientific research and humaninterest profiles to fun activities and Penn coverage in the news media. We encourage Penn Families to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @PennParents. We also invite parents to utilize our website, pennparents.upenn.edu, to stay connected.
Events
We encourage parents to attend events held virtually and regionally when possible. Additionally, large-scale annual events such as Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Commencement will be listed on the academic calendar each year. We hope to meet you at an event soon! Welcome to Penn Receptions provide new students and parents the opportunity to meet current Penn parents, students, and University representatives virtually or in their home regions throughout the summer before the first semester. New Student Orientation/New Parent and Family Orientation traditionally takes place during Move-In and provides parents and families with an introduction to the University. Family Weekend traditionally takes place during the fall semester and provides parents and families with an opportunity to visit campus and their Penn student while experiencing the rich academic and co-curricular life their child enjoys at Penn. Regional and International Events are held throughout the academic year and give parents the opportunity to hear from some of the University’s esteemed scholars and senior leaders.
Support The Penn Fund
The Penn Fund supports undergraduate education by creating unique opportunities for students and enhancing programs across campus. Each year thousands of parents, grandparents, and friends help shape the Penn experience with their unrestricted gifts. Your gift, no matter the size, directly supports programs and initiatives that enhance your student’s Penn experience. To make a gift online or to learn more about The Penn Fund, please visit pennparents.upenn.edu/giving or contact our office via email at ppparent@dev.upenn.edu.
