Our work centers on five key areas:

• Social – Building community through events and programs
• Academic – Supporting writing and learning through the Writing Commons and peer resources
• Wellness – Offering guidance on personal well-being, leaves of absence, and campus support services
• Career – Connecting students to coaching, resources, and professional networks
• International Student Support – Providing 1:1 guidance on general immigration topics, social & academic transition and integration, as well as professional development at Penn

From Orientation, where students launch their graduate experience, to Commencement, where we celebrate their success, OSS is here to support students throughout their entire academic life cycle.

Navigating the Site

This site is designed to help you find what you need, when you need it—from academic support and wellness resources to career tools and social opportunities. Use the tabs on the left to explore key areas of student life at Penn GSE, and discover the people, programs, and services here to support your journey.

To get in contact with our office, please email gse-oss@gse.upenn.edu.

Not Sure Who to Contact or What Page to Visit?

Here's a quick guide:

• Faculty: For questions about specific course content, syllabi, meeting times, grades, or assignments
• Program Staff: For anything related to your program requirements, course planning, and progress within your degree
• Financial Aid Office: For questions about tuition, scholarships, FAFSA, billing, and work-study
• Wellness @ Penn: Medical care, counseling, immunizations, health education, peer support, and self-care resources
• Academic Affairs: For questions about academic policies, milestone check-ins, or the Student Handbook (Chris Kubik Cedeño - cdkubik@upenn.edu)
• Student Records Team: For registration, degree conferral, holds, transcripts, and the academic calendar