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Student Life

With its tree-lined walkways, green lawns and landmark architecture, Penn's beautiful campus houses all of Penn's activities, from student life, athletics, and academics to research, scholarship, and cultural life. Penn's 12 schools are located within walking distance of one another. This geographical unity, unique among Ivy League schools, supports and fosters Penn's interdisciplinary approach to education, scholarship, and research.

Situated in University City near the heart of Philadelphia, Penn's students, faculty, and visitors enjoy great dining, shopping, and entertainment but also exciting arts and culture, world-class museums, and professional sports, as well.  National Geographic Traveler recently rated Philadelphia as the next great city.

Read more about Penn's Heritage and rich history in more detail.

Athletics and Recreation

• Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
• University of Penn Athletics
• Penn Department of Recreation
• Power Yoga Works
• The Ivy League
• Philadelphia Department of Recreation
• Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia
• Strikes Bowling Lounge

Banks

Citizens Bank
134 S. 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.1900

Commerce Bank
3735 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.1000

PNC Bank
200 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.823.2322

University of Pennsylvania Student Federal Credit Union
3401 Walnut Street, Suite 431A
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.9697

Click here for a handy map of local banks and ATM locations

Climate - Philly in the summertime

Summer months in Philadelphia are generally sunny and can range from moderately warm to hot and humid, with July and August having the highest temperatures.  Daytime highs may reach 85° F / 29° C.  At summer's end thunderstorms can sometimes occur.

Dining

• Penn Residential Dining Halls
• Retail Dining on Campus
• University City World Cuisine  
• Philadelphia

Health and Safety

• Health and Wellness
• Student Health Services
• Penn Division of Public Safety

International Students and Scholars

• International House
• International Visitors Council of Philadelphia
• Penn's Office of International Programs
• Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Phila.Gov - City at Your Service
• Philadelphia International Medicine

Shopping

Penn's campus is situated in the heart of University City offering thousands of visitors each year an abundant variety of shopping options - from large retailers like Ann Taylor Loft, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Radio Shack, CVS, and Eastern Mountain Sport to the more regional and unique retailer like The Black Cat, Avril 50, and University Jewelers.  See University City District for a complete listing. 

Penn Merchandising -  Shop at Penn

Things to Do

Arts and Culture

• Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania - Kroiz Gallery
• Arthur Ross Gallery
• East Africa Resource and Study Center
• Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
• GoPhila Art Museums & Galleries
• Institute of Contemporary Art
• Kelly Writers House
• National Constitution Center
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Slought Foundation
• University City Arts League
• University City Historical Society
• University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
• Vox Populi Gallery
• West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Events

• Jam On The River -
• LoveThursdays - Love Park, 6 - 8 PM - May 28 - June 8
• Dragonboating on the Schuylkill - June 4
• Odunde African American Festival - June 9 - 11
• Bloomsday - A Philadelphia Tradition at the Rosenbach Museum - June 16
• DanceBoom - Wilma Theater's Annual Dance Festival - June 15 - 30
• Philly Pride - Pride Day 2006 - June 11
• Pro Cycling Tour - Men's / Women's Pro Cycling - June 11
• All About The Music Festival - . WXPN, the public radio station of the University of Pennsylvania - July 22 - 24
• Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - July 13 - 25
• Sunoco Welcome America!  America's Birthday Celebration - June 27 through July 4

  To see a complete listing of events happening during the summer visit our Upcoming Schedule.

Film and Cinema

• The Bridge - Cinema de Lux
• International House of Philadelphia
• Movies in the Park - Clark Park
• Ritz Movie Theaters
• Tuttleman IMAX Theater at the Frankling Institute

Performing Arts

• Group Motion Dance Company
• PENN Presents
• Philadelphia Culture Files
• Philly Jazz
• Spiral Q Puppet Theater
• Summer Sounds of Philly
• World Cafe Live

Urban Parks and Outdoors

• Bartram's Garden
• Clark Park
• Fairmount Park
• Philadelphia Zoo - America's First Zoo