Family Weekend

Family weekend 2012

Please note: This calendar of events will continue to be updated with additional events and changes until the Thursday of Family Weekend.

The Registration Password for Family Weekend is "Fw2012" (case sensitive). You can use any first/last name you would like when registering.

Registration is required for most College events. Links to their registration page are provided within the event listings.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012

INFORMATION BOOTH 10am - 6pm
Houston Hall Lobby, 3417 Spruce Street
Visit the Information Booth to receive name tags, find answers to questions, and pick up "Proud Penn Parent" buttons and the Family Weekend Brochure that will provide supplemental information about activities for Penn Families.

CLASSES WITH YOUR STUDENTS 10am - 4pm
Join your son or daughter in class or visit any other scheduled Friday class. Please be aware that if you wish to join your sons or daughters in class, you must ask them to provide you with their schedules in advance. Students and staff at the Information Booth will be happy to assist you in locating classrooms.

LOCUST WALK ARTS FAIR 10am - 6pm
Between 36th & 37th on Locust Walk
Allow some time to stroll down Locust Walk and browse the beautiful hand-made crafts sold by local artisans. Sponsored by SPEC.

CAMPUS TOURS 1 pm
Students from the Kite & Key Society will lead tours departing from the Information Booth, located inside Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.

PRESENTATIONS & ACTIVITIES

PENN WOMEN'S CENTER OPEN HOUSE AND GARDEN 12-2pm
3643 Locust Walk, garden can also be accessed from Benjamin Franklin Walkway
The Penn Women's Center is delighted to invite you to join us for a Garden Party & BBQ to celebrate the start of another academic year and welcome Penn families! Staff and student leaders will be on hand to give tours of our warm and versatile space including our new Penn Environmental Education Kitchen, and to describe the many ways in which the PWC, now in its 39th year, serves the Penn community. Drop by any time for homemade lunch, cool lemonade, fresh baked cookies, and good company. All are welcome. RSVP's are much appreciated (click here).

THE WEINGARTEN LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER OPEN HOUSE 1-3:30 pm
Stouffer Commons, Suite 300, 3702 Spruce Street
Gather new ideas for academic learning as you tour the Weingarten Learning Resources Center. Staff will demonstrate new technologies for learning, share materials on specific learning strategies, and answer questions about the array of services and programs offered by this department. Join the staff for one or more of the following workshops in the Weingarten Center's Conference Room.

1:30-2:00 pm Our Ten Best Study Strategies

The Weingarten Center will present this workshop from its popular Mastering the Ivy League workshop series. Take away bright ideas for academic reading, time and course management, and note taking from texts and lectures. The college-level learning and study strategies addressed in this session are life skills applicable to your college student as well as other family members.

Time Management Apps for Academic Success

Switching your paper planner to a digital one? Having a huge project due and don't know how to make plans? This workshop, from our newest workshop series, Tools, not Toys, explores time and project management through 2Do (http://2doapp.com/) Awesome Note (http://bridworks.com/anote/en/main/index.php) and the function of importing Google Calendar to iPad/iPhone built-in Calendar. Participants will have opportunities to learn strategies to manage your time digitally, review pros and cons of iOS Apps for project management and discuss questions related to Time/Project Management Apps.

3:00 – 3:30 pm Successful Transition for Students with Disabilities

Parents and family members often play an integral role in managing accommodations and services for their students with disabilities throughout their education. As students transition to college, they become responsible for managing their disabilities and accommodations. Students who are most successful have an understanding of their needs, are self-advocates, and utilize resources and supports to achieve their goals. This session will be a discussion on how to guide your student toward making a successful transition.

LEONARD LAUDER CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE 2:30 – 4pm
Open House: Ground floor (Suite 20) of the McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk
Talk: Conference Room 97, Ground Floor, McNeil, at 2:30 and 3:15
In our 86th year, the Career Services staff cordially invites you to tour and explore our offices in the Leonard Lauder Career Center. This is a good opportunity to learn about the many resources available to help Penn students achieve their career goals in this challenging job market.
At 2:30 and again at 3:15, staff will speak briefly on how you can help your student with career issues. Throughout the open house, staff members will be on hand to answer questions regarding summer and permanent employment, graduate and professional school admission, and today's job market. You will also be able to see how students use our web site, social media and other online resources to learn about jobs and employers, and conduct other employment-related research.

WHARTON SCHOOL FACULTY PRESENTATIONS 2 – 3:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street
Wharton's award-winning faculty members will present on their favorite subjects

CULTURAL CENTER'S CAFÉ OPEN HOUSE 3-5pm
Houston Hall, 3417Spruce Street, Suite 240
Join the staff and students at: the Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina, Makuu, Black Cultural Center and the Pan-Asian American Community House and see all that these three cultural centers have to offer. Enjoy traditional Café con Leche (coffee with milk), pastries and other desserts and refreshments. This open house event entails good conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. All families are encouraged to drop in for a visit!

CARING FROM AFAR: HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED AT PENN 1-2pm
Terrace Room, Cohen Hall, 249 S. 36th Street
Staff members from Counseling & Psychological Services will lead a
discussion of the many issues and emotional stresses arising from the changing relationship between a college student and his or her family. This program is intended to help parents and significant others understand and facilitate the transition that both experience when beginning college.

STUDENT FINANCES AT PENN: WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW 2-3pm
Terrace Room, Cohen Hall, 249 S. 36th Street
Student Financial Services will present information on topics such as billing, study abroad, summer waiver, PennCard, etc. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. In addition, you may schedule an appointment in advance with an Assistant Director by calling 215-898-1988. Staff are also available in the Student Financial Center, 100 Franklin Building, on a walk-in basis on Friday from 9:00 am - noon and 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE PRESENTATION AND TOUR
Two identical sessions: 2:30-3:15pm and 3-3:45pm

1st Floor, 3535 Market Street (corner of 36th and Market)

Attend this seminar at Penn's Student Health Service (SHS) to learn about the wonderful healthcare resources that are available to students, how your student can access care here and what care is available after hours. This session includes a brief presentation with time for Q&A and a 10 minute tour of Student Health Service's beautiful facility. You will need to sign in at the security desk and take the elevator to the 1st floor upon your arrival.

Space is limited to 65 per session. Please send an email with the session time and number of people in your party to vyasr@upenn.edu to reserve a seat.

SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY 3-4pm
Amado Recital Room, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Learn how the Division of Public Safety ensures the safety and enhances the quality of life of the Penn Community. This session will consist of a panel of members from the Leadership Team of the Vice President for Public Safety. Panelists will represent the Penn Police Department, Fire and Emergency Services, and Special Services and they will present an overview of the Public Safety program at Penn.

HOUSING: BEYOND FRESHMAN YEAR 3-4pm

Lower Level, 1920 Dining Commons, 3800 Locust Walk
Learn about housing options after freshman year. Staff from the Residential Services Housing Assignments Office and Off-Campus Services will give a brief overview of the on campus room selection process, important considerations when searching for off campus housing, the timeline, and services provided.

LGBT CENTER OPEN HOUSE 3-5pm

The Carriage House, 3907 Spruce Street

Come join us at the LGBT Center for seasonal desserts and refreshments at our Open House. Get to know our students, staff, and how we're working to support the greater Penn community in shaping an environment that is informed and inclusive. We welcome the opportunity to meet with LGBTQ families, allies, and all who are interested in issues surrounding the LGBT community. This is also a great opportunity to get a tour of our beautiful, historic Carriage House

A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT GUTMANN 4-5pm
Irvine Auditorium, Main Hall, 3401 Spruce Street
Though spread out over the globe, the Penn family is linked by Penn's distinct character. Come hear Amy Gutmann speak about her vision for the future of Penn and what it means to be part of the Penn family today, and tomorrow. All parents and families are invited to attend.

UNIVERSITY LIFE RECEPTION 5-6:30pm

Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 S. 36th Street
All families are welcome to join staff from the Vice Provost for University Life Division as we welcome you to Family Weekend. Light refreshments will be served.

PENN ATHLETICS

SPRINT FOOTBALL 7pm
Franklin Field, 33rd and South Streets
Penn vs. Mansfield
Free Admission

WOMEN'S SOCCER 5pm
Rhodes Field, University Avenue at the Schuylkhill
Penn vs. Columbia
Free Admission

VOLLEYBALL 7 pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Cornell
Free Admission

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

COMEDY SPORTZ 8pm
Hall of Flags, Lowever Level, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
The whole family will enjoy this fast-paced comedy competition in which two teams of comedians perform a series of improvisational comedy sketches based on audience suggestions. Good, clean, FREE fun for everyone!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012

INFORMATION BOOTH 9am - 2pm
Houston Hall Lobby, 3417 Spruce Street
Visit the Information Booth to receive their name tags, find answers to questions, and pick up "Proud Penn Parent" buttons and the Family Weekend Brochure that will provide supplemental information about activities for Penn Families.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

To Register for any College events visit: http://www.college.upenn.edu/family-weekend

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER EXHIBIT 9:30 – 11am
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Join the Dean and staff of the College of Arts & Sciences for an opportunity to chat with students about their research. Light breakfast will be served.

THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 11am – 12pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Dr. Dennis DeTurck, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshmen and Director of Academic Advising, faculty and students will participate in a discussion about college life.

THE COLLEGE LUNCHEON 12 – 1:30pm
Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Capacity: 350 (College of Arts and Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required). An informal buffet with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College.

WEIGLE INFORMATION COMMONS: GUIDED TOUR
Four identical sessions: 1:30-2pm, 2-2:30pm, 2:30-3pm and 3-3:30pm
Weigle Information Commons, 1st Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.
Capacity: 20 (open to all students and families - registration required)
The David B. Weigle Information Commons, a joint venture of the School of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Provost and Penn Libraries, provides innovative spaces to support collaborative work with the latest technologies. The Commons is a central location where undergraduate students receive support for research, writing, presenting and study strategies. You will explore high-tech teaching and learning spaces and the Vitale Digital Media Lab where students make movies, graphics, music and multimedia presentations. You will learn how College of Arts and Sciences courses integrate technology into student learning experiences. Explore what we do at http://wic .library.upenn.edu

STUDYING LIKE A GENIUS: How Leonardo Da Vinci Would Study at Penn

1:30-2:30 pm
Class of '55 Room, 2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 40 (open to all students and families - registration required)
This interactive workshop will apply Da Vinci's seven principles to academic reading, studying, and thinking. Presented by the Weingarten Learning Resources Center (VPUL), a Weigle Information Commons Program Partner, this workshop also provides an introduction to resources for learning and academic support at Penn.

GOOGLE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS 1:30-2:30pm
Goldstein Electronic Classroom, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 20 (open to all students and families - registration required)
A hands-on exploration of free tools for improving daily efficiency including Google Docs, Google Alerts, Google Scholar and Google Calendar. These tools involve "cloud computing," where your data is accessible from anywhere via the web. Bring your Google account information with you, or arrive a few minutes early to create a new account just before the workshop. No prior experience needed.

STORYCORPS WIC STYLE - FAMILY VIDEO INTERVIEWS 1:30-4:30 pm
Rms 128 and 129, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 24 families (open to all students and families - registration required)
Register for a 15-minute video interview appointment. Talk with your family about important milestones and record video of your conversation on a DVD that you take home with you. Hold on to Family Weekend memories for years to come! Evocative question lists will be provided.

YOU'RE MAJORING IN WHAT?! 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
A broad foundation in the arts and sciences prepares students best for the wide-ranging career challenges they'll face after Penn. Come hear successful College alumni discuss the impact of their choice of majors on their diverse career paths. College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advisors and Career Counselors will join in the discussion.

COMMUNICATING WITH CONFIDENCE:
Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC) 2:45-3:45 pm
Class of '55 Room, 2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 40 (College of Arts & Sciences students and families only - registration required).

The ability to express oneself clearly and effectively is essential to success in any field and is a hallmark of civic engagement. The College provides CWiC undergraduate advisors who conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with students and facilitate workshops. During this session, advisors will provide a sample of a CWiC workshop. CWiC is a Weigle Information Commons Program Partner. More information is at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/cwic/

STUDENT CREATED VIDEOS 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Class of 1968 Seminar Room, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 35 (open to all students and families – registration required)
Join us for a showing of student created "mashup" films and a discussion of how video creation is becoming a common assignment medium for many undergraduate courses. We will show clips from winning entries of annual mashup contests from several years.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9 - 10am
First Floor Lobby, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Faculty and students from each department will be available for questions and conversation in the Levine Hall Lobby.

A DISCUSSION WITH THE DEAN 10am
Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Dean Eduardo Glandt will give an overview of current events in Penn Engineering.

STUDENT PANEL 10:45am
Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Hear about the lives of engineering students including their post-graduation aspirations and the multitude of activities they are involved in on campus. The floor will then be opened to an audience Q&A period.

TOUR OF FACILITIES 11:15am
First Floor Lobby, Levine, Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Penn Engineering student-hosted tours of the Penn Engineering's teaching and research facilities.

PENN ENGINEERING GEAR
Penn Engineering logo items will be available for sale in the Cyber Café in Levine Hall.

PHILADELPHIA INFO BOOTH
First Floor Lobby, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Penn Engineering students will be available to give suggestions for fun activities and good restaurants in Philadelphia.

SCHOOL OF NURSING

DEAN'S WELCOME 10 - 10:15am
Claire M. Fagin Hall, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Join Dean Afaf Meleis, Associate Dean McCauley, faculty, staff and fellow Penn Nursing families for thie welcome event.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON SIMULATION: Innovation Education for Nursing Excellence 10:15 - 11:30am

Claire M. Fagin Hall, Simulation Center

Demonstration and tour of the newly renovated Simulation Center with Assistant Dean Becker and Director Iorianni-Cimbak.

FAMILY DAY BRUNCH 11:30 - 12:30pm
Claire M. Fagin Hall, Carol Ware Gates Lobby
Following the presentation, join faculty, staff and PEnn NUrsing families for a delicious brunch.

WHARTON SCHOOL

REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:45 – 9:30am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street
Share a cup of coffee and conversation with the Wharton Undergraduate Division team - academic advisors, Leadership Program faculty, Career Services staff, and more. Sign in and receive a special gift at the Walnut Street or Locust Walk entrances of Jon M. Huntsman Hall.

VICE DEAN'S WELCOME 9:30 – 9:45 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Patty and Jay H. Baker Forum, Baker Forum, 3730 Walnut Street
Join Vice Dean Georgette Chapman Phillips as she welcomes Wharton families to campus and introduces key members of the Undergraduate Division staff. Student leaders will also speak about their experiences and help everyone get into the Wharton spirit.

WHARTON UNDERGRADUATE DIVISION BREAKOUT SESSIONS 9:45 – 11:50am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, F- and G-Level Classrooms, Baker Forum, 3730 Walnut Street
Hear from academic advisors, take a walk through a typical freshman year, learn about research and international opportunities, and more during breakout sessions presented by various Undergraduate Division staff members. Please visit the Division website for more detailed information and to start choosing your sessions!

OPEN Q&A WITH WHARTON UNDERGRADUATE PRESENTERS
11:50 am – 12:30pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Patty and Jay H. Baker Forum, Baker Forum, 3730 Walnut Street
After the breakout sessions, please join us in the Forum to meet the presenters, who will be available to answer questions, and pick up handouts from any sessions you were unable to attend.

MORE CAMPUS EVENTS

WAKE UP WITH SHS! 8:30-9:45am
1st Floor, 3535 Market Street (corner of 36th and Market)

You're up but your student isn't! What to do? Come to Penn's Student Health Service for coffee and a light breakfast. Bring your questions! Our staff will be on hand to answer one-on-one questions and to provide group tours of our beautiful facility to interested parents. Please sign in at the security desk and take the elevator to the 1st floor upon your arrival.

CAMPUS TOURS 1pm
Students from the Kite & Key Society will lead tours departing from the Information Booth, located inside Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.

GREEK LIFE 101: AN INFORMATION SESSION 1-2pm
Amado Recital Room, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Come to an informal presentation with representatives of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Council, the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the Office of Student Affairs/Fraternity Sorority Life (OSA/FSL). Find out why the Greek system at Penn is unique and the perfect complement to a student's academic experience, why it produces outstanding campus leaders, the major role that fraternities and sororities play in Penn student culture and in West Philadelphia, and how Penn Greeks still manage to maintain GPAs that are on par and higher than the campus average.

COLLEGE HOUSE RECEPTIONS
The College Houses will be hosting receptions for residents and their families. Details as to the time and location of each reception will be available from the individual College House offices and at the Family Weekend Information Booth in Houston Hall.

PENN ATHLETICS

FOOTBALL 3:30pm
Franklin Field, 33rd and South Streets
Penn vs. William & Mary
Visit www.pennathletics.com to purchase tickets.

VOLLEYBALL 5pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Columbia
Free Admission

MEN'S SOCCER 7pm
Rhodes Field, University Avenue at the Shuylkhill
Penn vs. Columbia
Free Admission

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT 8pm
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
An annual family favorite. Members of Penn's student theatrical,
vocal, instrumental, dance and comedy groups will perform excerpts from their fall shows. Admission is $6 for students, $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased through Annenberg Center Box Office, 215-898-3900. If tickets remain, they may be purchased at the door one hour prior to the performance (cash sales only).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012

RARE JUDAICA BOOK TOUR 10 – 11am
CAJS Library, 420 Walnut Street
Tour the rare Judaica Book Collection, which includes the oldest Haggadah in the world, medieval Hebrew manuscripts and beautifully illuminated scrolls, extraordinary selections of the first generation of printed Hebraica, and much more. Dr. Arthur Kiron, the Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of the Judaica Collections, will lead the tour. RSVP: 215-898-2520 or gulsoy@pobox.upenn.edu.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BRUNCH 10:30am - 12pm
The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street
Capacity: 500 (College of Arts and Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required). The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invites all Penn students and families to join College faculty and staff for brunch.

Registration for this event will be available in August: http://www.college.upenn.edu/family-weekend

NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST 10:30am
3720 Chestnut Street
In the Newman Center immediately following the 9:30am Mass. (Mass is at St. Agatha-St. James Church, next door at 38th & Chestnut Streets). All students and families are welcome! See www.newman.upenn.edu.

HILLEL SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am-12:30pm
Hillel at Penn, Steinhardt Hall Anna Shotel Dubin and Irwin Dubin Auditorium, 215 South 39th Street
Join Hillel for a delicious Sunday Brunch Buffet and hear from parents, students, and Hillel staff about the wonderful Jewish community at Penn.
For further information or to make an advanced Meal Reservation contact Joan Bobroff at 215-898-7391 or joanb@upenn.edu

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

JEWISH SERVICES
Hillel at Penn, Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street

Friday, October 5, 2012
Shabbat Services – 5:50 pm, Steinhardt Hall, 2nd and 3rd floors
Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and Sephardic
Shabbat Dinner – 7:15 pm, Steinhardt Hall, Falk Dining Commons

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Shabbat Services –Steinhardt Hall, 2nd and 3rd floors
                        Orthodox - 9 am
                        Conservative - 10 am
            Shabbat Lunch – 11:30 am, Steinhardt Hall, Falk Dining Commons
For further information or to make an advanced Meal Reservation contact Joan Bobroff at 215-898-7391 or joanb@upenn.edu

ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES
St. Agatha-St. James Church, 38th & Chestnut
Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:30 pm, 9 pm

PROTESTANT SERVICES
Will be posted at the Information Booth.

MUSLIM SERVICES
Will be posted at the Information Booth.

OTHER CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS & INFORMATION

THE PENN BOOK STORE
36th and Walnut Streets
215-898-7595
www.upenn.edu/bookstore
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 10:30 pm
Saturday 10 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday 11 am – 8 pm

PENN COMPUTER CONNECTION
University Square, 3610 Sansom Street
215-898-3282
www.business-services.upenn.edu/computerstore/
Friday - 9 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 11 am to 5 pm

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
33rd and Spruce Streets
Friday and Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1 – 5 pm
Admission donation: $8.00 adults, $5.00 children,
students, senior citizens
Free to PennCard holders and children under 6

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
36th and Sansom Streets
Friday 12 – 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Admission: Free

ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY
In the Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 South 34th Street
Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Free admission.

MORRIS ARBORETUM
100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill
Fall is for fun at Morris Arboretum! Experience the glory of autumn color from high in the treetops on the Out on a Limb canopy walk. See the fall blooming roses in the Arboretum's world-class Rose Garden. And don't miss the 25+ designer scarecrows along Scarecrow Walk on the Oak Allée, all outdoors at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill.
Hours: Friday – 10am-4pm
           Saturday and Sunday – 10am-5pm
Admission: Children (under 3) – Free
       Youth (3-17) and Students - $7
                   Adults - $14

COLLEGE HOUSE and SANSOM PLACE ACCESS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS: Passes Available at Campus Express

In order to simplify access to your student's College House or Sansom Place, Housing Services offers special Family Weekend passes. These are available online through Campus Express. Your student can easily log into Campus Express at http://campusexpress.upenn.edu/, choose the link to "My Housing," and then the link to "Family Weekend Passes." Passes will be available beginning Friday, September 24.

Your student may create as many as needed through the website. The passes will also be available from the Information Center of their on-campus residence in the week prior to and on the weekend of Family Weekend. The passes are good from 9:00 am Friday until 5:00 pm Sunday.

These access passes allow relatives to enter the College Houses and Sansom Place without having to sign in at every visit. The resident host, however, must still accompany their guests upon entering the residence. Guests must display this pass at the guard station, along with photo identification for verification purposes. Please encourage your student to get your passes via Campus Express—this will eliminate waiting in lines at the Information Center during Family Weekend.

PARKING

Visitor parking locations and rates can be found at www.upenn.edu/parking, "Where to Park." Availability during business hours will be limited on Friday, October 4.

SAVE THE DATE: Family Weekend next year will be October Oct. 4-6, 2013.