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Campus-wide communications from University administration.
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University Announcement
An update to the University community on recent executive orders
As the future of higher education may alter dramatically depending on how courts rule, how agencies implement new policies, and how future orders and legislation are enacted, there are resources available to the Penn community while navigating the recent executive orders.
University Announcement
Penn reinstates standardized testing for undergraduate admissions
Beginning with the 2025-2026 undergraduate admissions cycle, Penn is reinstating a standardized testing requirement for applicants, with the goal of bringing clarity and transparency to the application process. Students applying for fall 2026 admission will be required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their admission materials. Penn’s updated policy will allow students facing hardship in accessing testing to submit a testing waiver with their application.
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A message to the Penn community on suspension of normal university operations for the Philadelphia Eagles victory parade
The City of Philadelphia is expecting sizable crowds of people to attend this Friday’s parade to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles decisive Super Bowl victory (approximately 3 million attended the last Eagles Super Bowl parade in 2018). This event will come with significant logistical and transportation challenges that will impact our entire community. Both SEPTA and PATCO have issued advisories that will substantially modify service on Friday in order to accommodate people traveling to the City to view the parade. (See current information here.)
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A message to the Penn community on recently announced federal funding cuts
NIH-funded research at Penn has enriched the world in innumerable and lifesaving ways. The cuts by NIH will affect universities across the country, and Penn will continue to explore legal options to address these reductions.
University Announcement
A message to the Penn community on recent developments that directly affect higher education
Like you, I am closely monitoring recent developments from Washington that directly affect higher education. These include executive orders and pending legislation on research funding, financial aid, visas, immigration status, student loans, endowments, and DEI programs. Because these immediately affect our missions, operations, and community, I write today to provide guidance to sustain our missions while ensuring Penn complies with federal law.
University Announcement
Welcome back from Interim President Jameson
As students and faculty begin a new semester, Interim President J. Larry Jameson welcomes the Penn community back with a hopeful message and a commitment to the work ahead.
University Announcement
2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey
To the Penn community:Oct 21, 2024 We write today regarding the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey. Along with nine other institutions, Penn engaged with this survey—as we did in 2015 and 2019—as a critical part of our longstanding commitment to protect and support students.
University Announcement
Upholding academic independence
Going forward, the University of Pennsylvania will refrain from institutional statements made in response to local and world events except for those which have direct and significant bearing on University functions.
University Announcement
The Words that Guide Us
Today, Penn is introducing two new institutional positions: a statement of University Values and a statement Upholding Academic Independence.
University Announcement
Establishing an Office of Religious and Ethnic Inclusion (Title VI) at Penn
The new office ensures that Penn can continue to fulfill its obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect students, faculty and staff from discrimination based on their religion, ethnicity, shared ancestry, or national origin.