HOUSING
On your housing application, you can select your gender as "gender neutral." It functions as a third gender category and means you will be placed in a room with others who selected gender neutral, regardless of their genders. Also, there are many single rooms available in the dorms. Click here for more information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Policy of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination At the University of Pennsylvania states that: "The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class."
Here is a link to the Affirmative Action Office, where you can also find Penn's Title IX Policy, which extends to trans students. If you feel aggrieved based on your gender identity, you can file a complaint. Here is a guide to how the OAA resolves complaints, which includes the form you should fill out.
CHANGING NAME/GENDER RECORDS
Here you can find a link to an explanation of the Preferred Names Initiative.
BATHROOMS
Here you can find a link to the campus map of gender neutral restrooms.
TRANS GROUPS
On campus:
Penn Non-Cis, Penn's gender advocacy/discussion group. Visit the Facebook Page, Tumblr Page, or website for more info.
Off campus (support groups):
William Way Center (TransWay in the program list)
Attic Youth Center (for youth ages 13-23)
MENTAL HEALTH
On-campus:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS):
Emergency: 215-349-5490
Non-Emergency: 215-898-7021
Website: https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps/
Off-campus resources:
If you need to speak with someone ASAP call The Trevor Hotline at (886)-488-7386
PHYSICAL HEALTH
On-campus:
24/7 Phone: 215-746-3535 (off hours, please ask for Student Health on-call)
Website: https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/shs
See also Trans Health at SHS for more information.
Off campus resources:
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP)
Transgender Health Action Coalition
Trans Health Information Project