Let us help you get involved at Penn.
The Office of Student Affairs has responsibility for student activities and governance, University Life leadership programs, and campus-wide special events such as Family Weekend, Spring Fling, Hey Day and Ivy Day.
We are available to assist students and Penn community members in person Monday through Friday 9-5pm in 200 Houston Hall, as well as virtually. We encourage appointments with staff, thought they are not required. If you do not have an assigned advisor in OSA, you can send a note to our general email account for assistance.
Outdoor Space Reservation Resources
Groups interested in gathering/hosting events in these outdoor locations are encouraged to reserve the space to assist in our goal of maintaining safety and support for the broader Penn community. Reservations help facilitate thoughtful conversations around event management and planning which is beneficial to both sponsoring organization and campus support resources.
If there is another outdoor space a student group is interested in using and is not certain how to reserve, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs who can be a helpful resource in discussing plans and consulting with partners
Fall 2024 End of Semester Deadlines!
The last date for undergraduate organizations to host programs (beyond a standard meeting or small study break) is Monday, December 9. The last day for Social Events (parties, formals, semi-formals, etc.) that require registration with Community Care is Saturday, December 7 or Sunday, December 8, depending on the event type. Please consult the Community Care website for guidance or reach out to OSA for further conversation. Undergraduate organizations are not permitted to host social events or large scale activities during Reading Days and the Finals Period – Reimbursements for events not in compliance during these dates will not be supported as well. The last date for Graduate and Professional organizations to host activities and registered events is Sunday, December 15.
All undergraduate groups financial business for the semester must be completed by Monday, December 9th as well. Please be in touch with your groups financial coordinator before the deadline.
Attention Newly Registered Student Groups and Non-SAC groups that missed financial Training!
Click the button below to register for a time to complete your required training! Make sure your organization is ready to hit the ground running this year.
These sessions are for the financial officer and/or event planner of your group and geared towards newly registered student groups and non-SAC groups that missed the Student Organization Summit.
Don’t wait—sessions are capped at 25 participants. All groups must complete financial training each year in order to apply for funding or reserve space on campus.
Outdoor Space Reservation Resources
Groups interested in gathering/hosting events in the following outdoor locations are encouraged to reserve the space to assist in our goal of maintaining safety and support for the broader Penn community. Reservations help facilitate thoughtful conversations around event management and planning which is beneficial to both sponsoring organization and campus support resources.
For grass spaces in front of the High Rises and Dubois -managed by College Housing and Academic Services.
For the LOVE statue, Penn Commons, and College Green (including the LOVE statue, the Button, and the Ben Statue) – managed by University Life Space & Events
For Locust Walk – managed by the Office of Student Affairs
For Marches that move through campus, the best practice is to reserve space at both your starting point and end point (if these are different locations).
If there is another outdoor space a student group is interested in using and is not certain how to reserve, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs who can be a helpful resource in discussing plans and consulting with partners
The Future of Funding Initiative
Learn more about OSA’s collaborative initiative to streamline and enhance access to Student Group Funding
Attention Newly Registered Student Groups and Non-SAC groups that missed financial Training!
Click the button below to register for a time to complete your required training! Make sure your organization is ready to hit the ground running this year.
These sessions are for the financial officer and/or event planner of your group and geared towards newly registered student groups and non-SAC groups that missed the Student Organization Summit.
Don’t wait—sessions are capped at 25 participants. All groups must complete financial training each year in order to apply for funding or reserve space on campus.
Your one-stop shop for all things financial here in the OSA!
The Financial Services Team handles business and financial transactions for Penn Student Government, Resource Center Staff, and Penn Student Groups.
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