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Student Success

The Office of Student Success at Penn GSE is dedicated to helping students navigate their academic journey with confidence and connection. We foster student agency by offering personalized support and linking students to the right tools, people, and opportunities to thrive every step of the way.

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

Contact the Penn GSE Office of Student Success

Office of Student Success

gse-oss@gse.upenn.edu
(215) 898-7659

Ronika Money Adams

Director of Student Success
ronikam@upenn.edu 
(215) 573-8834

Jessica Johns

Case Manager and Associate Director of Student Success
jljohns@upenn.edu
(215) 573-2872

Huan Ying

Associate Director & Case Manager, International Students
hyang7@upenn.edu

Christa Hunter

Director of Career Services
cjhunter@upenn.edu

 

Office of Academic Affairs

Christian Kubik Cedeño

Director of Academic Affairs
cdkubik@upenn.edu
(215) 898-1501