Penn offers a wide variety of resources, offices, and programs for graduate students to support them in all aspects of their Penn experience. The following list highlights some of the most commonly used resources and areas of interest relating to academics and educational opportunities.

University Resources

Campus Centers and Programs

Career Services provides support and resources to assist PhD and master's degree students with career exploration and planning at any time during their academic programs.
- 10 ways for Masters students to use Career Services (virtual June 2020).pdf
- 10 ways for PhDs and Postdocs to use Career Services (virtual June 2020).pdf
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Innovation is available to graduate students interested in improving as teachers, whether they are working as TAs or preparing to become future faculty.
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships supports graduate students in their applications to prestigious national and international fellowships.
English Language Programs provides courses in English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) and orientation to life in the United States.
Global Activities Registry is Penn’s central resource for collecting information about the travel plans and activities of faculty, staff, and students preparing to travel abroad for academic, educational, extracurricular, clinical, research, or University business purposes.
The Graduate Student Center's Navigating the Academy programs seek to help graduate students be successful in all aspects of their graduate work, with a focus on academic and professional skill building, intellectual engagement, and a better understanding of the graduate school experience. Resources and programming areas include: Thesis and Dissertation Support; Teaching and Mentoring; & External Grants and Fellowships.
Weingarten Center provides a wide range of academic support programming and professional consultation services in university-relevant skills such as reading, writing, study strategies, and time management.
As a Penn student, you can access the Penn Libraries’ network of 19 distinct libraries, over 40 subject librarians, physical and digital collections, and a whole range of services designed to help support your research. We also offer support and expertise in various innovative technologies that you can incorporate into your research and teaching. More information about services for graduate students can be found on our website.
The Weingarten Center Disabilities Services staff work closely with students who self-identify with disabilities in order to ensure equal academic opportunities and access to all University programs, activities, and services.
Weigle Information Commons (WIC) supports students at the individual and course level. Students can receive assistance with writing, speaking, and study skills at WIC, in addition to learning software and hardware through workshops and online tutorials.High-tech study spaces, equipment, and specialized printers are available as well.

See additional academic resources and support in the Graduate Resource Guide.