Facility Services
Welcome! At GSE Facility Services, we strive to go the extra mile to provide exceptional support to our students, faculty, and staff. Our services include building security, classroom and special events scheduling, facility maintenance, housekeeping, mail delivery, relocations, and renovations.
Mail Delivery at Penn GSE
3700 Walnut Street
USPS mail, USPS packages, and all other delivery service packages are delivered daily to the front desk. Interoffice mail is delivered every other day by Penn Mail Services to the front desk, and picked up every other day from the second floor mail bin.
Stiteler Hall
USPS mail is delivered daily to the front desk at 3700 Walnut. Interoffice mail is delivered every other day by Penn Mail Services to the front desk at 3700 Walnut. USPS packages and all other delivery service packages are delivered daily to the second floor of Stiteler.
Solomon Building
All USPS mail, USPS packages, other delivery service packages, and interoffice mail are delivered daily.
3440 Market Street
All USPS mail, USPS packages, other delivery service packages, and interoffice mail are delivered daily.
Facilities Quick Info
Room Reservations (Pennkey required).
**Floor plans and classroom details can be found on the Information by Building page.
Penn Mail Services
Building Policies
Maintenance & Repairs
- Facilities After-Hours Help
215-898-7297
Main Penn facilities line - 3700 Walnut Street, Stiteler
Donna Cai
wendonna@upenn.edu - 3440 Market Street, Solomon
Tony Delgozzo
tonydel@upenn.edu
Security
Guard is required for off-hour events (at the organizer’s expense). It is the organizer’s responsibility to contact Tony Delgozzo (tonydel@upenn.edu) and Donna Cai (wendonna@upenn.edu) to request a guard. A minimum 4 hour shift is required.
Penn Emergencies
215-573-3333 or 511 from campus phone
Escort Service
215-898-WALK or 215-898-RIDE
Hours of Operation
| Building | Monday - Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3700 Walnut St, Floor 1 & Rooms 200 and 203 | 8:30am -10:00pm | 8:30am - 9:00pm | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| 3700 Walnut St, Floors 2, 3 & 4 | 8:30am - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 5:00pm | |
| 3440 Market St | 7:00am - 8:00pm | 7:00am - 8:00pm | 8:00am - 2:00pm |
| 3440 Market Street, 3rd Floor Business Office | Card access only | Card access only | Card access only |
| 208 South 37th Street (Stiteler Hall Building) | 9:00am – 6:00pm | 9:00am – 6:00pm | Closed |
| 3720 Walnut Street (Solomon Building) | 9:00am – 6:00pm | 9:00am – 6:00pm | Closed |
Facilities FAQ
Can non-GSE students utilize the computer lab in 3700 Walnut?
No. Only GSE students’ Penn Cards will access the room.
Can I reserve the tents in the courtyard behind 3700 Walnut?
Yes! The GSE community is encouraged to use the tents in the GSE courtyard for gatherings that include food and beverages. For instructions on how to reserve the tents, go to the GSE Room Reservations page.
I’m a GSE student. Can I come into 3700 Walnut to study on the weekends?
Yes, absolutely. GSE students have access to 3700 Walnut 24/7 with their Penn cards.
Can organizations unaffiliated with Penn reserve space in GSE buildings?
No, only Penn-affiliated organizations can reserve space in GSE buildings.
I’m locked out of my office. Who do I call?
If you are locked out during working hours, please contact your building representative (see Maintenance and Repairs section). If you are locked out during off-hours and the security guards cannot help you, reach out to the main Penn facilities line, 215-898-7297.
Who do I contact to change the temperature of a room?
Reach out to Donna Cai (wendonna@upenn.edu) if you are in 3700 Walnut St and Tony Delgozzo if you are in 3440 Market St.
What are the hours for the GSE café?
The GSE café, located near the elevators on the first floor of 3700 Walnut, is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 7:00 and 8:30-3:00 on Fridays.
How do I book a room for my dissertation and final defense?
Fill out this form at least 2 weeks before desired reservation date.
