We're delighted that you'll be joining us in April for Quaker Days! Please note that all programming will begin at the Palestra located at 223 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, on Penn's campus, with check-in happening in the Fencing Center in the Tse Ping-Cheng Cheung Ling Sports Center located next to the Palestra.
Below is a high-level overview of what to expect during Quaker Days. We will continue to update the daily schedule as the April event dates approach.
| Time | Program Details |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Check-in Opens |
| 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Programming Begins (Welcome Session, Campus Exploration, Student Life Fair, and more) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Programming Continues (Academic Sessions & Campus Exploration) |
| 4:00 PM | Programming Ends, Luggage Pick-up |
Have questions about Quaker Days? Email us at quakerdays@admissions.upenn.edu.
Please note that the Penn Admissions Office will be closed for the winter break from Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st, so our response to email may be delayed during this time.
Each registered student is limited to two guests (three total visitors per party). Limiting registered students to two guests will allow for more admitted students to attend Quaker Days. Guests are required to be listed on the student's registration form.
Yes, there are other opportunities for admitted students and families to visit campus. Please visit your Penn Portal to find information on Quaker Campus Visits happening throughout April. These admitted student days provide another opportunity for you and your guests to visit campus. Please note that students may only register for one on-campus admitted student visit day.
You may see that some days have reached capacity. We limit the number of visitors on each day due to capacity constraints of some of our event spaces and to ensure an enjoyable experience for all attendees. We encourage you to register for another day or consider visiting during a Quaker Campus Visit day. We will have registrants cancel throughout the next few months, in which case space will reopen for new registrants. You can check your admitted student events portal to see the current status of all on-campus events.
Light breakfast refreshments and lunch, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Kosher, and Halal options, will be available. If you have very specific dietary needs, please indicate that on the registration form, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Student residence halls and dining halls are closed to guests. Penn does offer a virtual campus tour and a self-guided virtual tour that will allow you to see residence halls and dining facilities on campus. We will also be hosting Eat, Sleep, Penn events (virtually and in-person) with our colleagues in Housing, Dining, and College Houses & Academic Services to help you learn more about what it is like to live at Penn! Please see the links below for more information on housing and dining.
Students and guests can drop into the Student Service Center in the Franklin Building lobby (3451 Walnut Street). No appointments are required. They can also reach SFA via email at sfsmail@pobox.upenn.edu or via phone at 215-898-1988.
There is a Muslim prayer space in ARCH room 311, which will be available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM throughout Quaker Days. The ARCH building will be accessible without a staff or student badge during this time.
Gender Neutral Bathrooms can be found at the following locations:
Yes, a shuttle service will be provided from the 30th Street Train station to the Palestra from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM From 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, the shuttle will pick up in front of The Palestra and drop off at 30th Street Station.
There are several public parking garages that you can use during your visit. More information can be found on Penn's Transportation and Parking page.
Some components of the day are planned to be outdoors. In case of inclement weather, we will move those components indoors and update this website with new event locations.