Student life University of Pennsylvania

library of philomathean society



psi upsilon fraternity a.k.a. castle



phi delta theta , kappa sigma


demographics

of accepted admission undergraduate class of 2018, 52 percent asian, hispanic, african-american or native american. in addition, 53% of current students women.

twelve percent of undergraduate class of 2018 international students. composition of international students accepted in class of 2018 is: 43% asia; 15% africa , middle east; 20% europe; 15% canada , mexico; 5% caribbean, central america , south america; 3% australia , pacific islands. acceptance rate international students applying class of 2018 429 out of 6,428 (6.7%).

selected student organizations

the philomathean society, founded in 1813, united states oldest continuously existing collegiate literary society , continues host lectures , intellectual events. mask , wig club oldest all-male musical comedy troupe in country. university of pennsylvania glee club, founded in 1862, 1 of oldest continually operating collegiate choruses in united states. bruce montgomery, best-known , longest-serving director, led club 1956 until 2000. international affairs association (iaa) founded in 1963 organization promote international affairs , diplomacy @ penn , beyond. on 400 members, largest student-funded organization on campus. iaa serves umbrella organization various conferences (upmunc, ilmunc , pirc), host of other academic , social activities. penn debate society (pds), founded in 1984 penn parliamentary debate society, penn s debate team, competes regularly on american parliamentary debate association , international british parliamentary circuit. pds has history of success, consistently fielding debaters ranked in top 10 nationally , advancing teams elimination rounds @ world university debating championships.

the university of pennsylvania band has been part of student life since 1897. penn band performs @ football , basketball games university functions (e.g. commencement , convocation) throughout year , first college band perform @ macy s thanksgiving day parade. membership fluctuates between 80 , 100 students.

performing arts organizations

penn home numerous organizations promote arts, dance spoken word, jazz stand-up comedy, theatre, cappella , more. performing arts council (pac) oversees 45 student organizations in these areas. pac has 4 subcommittees: cappella council; dance arts council; singer, musicians, , comedians (smac); , theatre arts council (tac-e).

the dance arts council (dac) comprises 13 organizations, including african rhythms, pan-asian dance troupe , west philly swingers. arts house dance company 1 of council s prominent groups. founded in 1985, company known strong technique, innovative student choreography , vivid stage presence.

religious organizations

dating 1857, christian association (a.k.a. ca) oldest religious organization @ university , composed of students mainline protestant backgrounds. when university moved current campus in 1880s ca based out of houston hall. after moving around several times relocated new building @ 36th , locust streets (now arch building), occupied 1928 until 2000. during active period ran several foreign missions camp socio-economically disadvantaged children in philadelphia. @ present ca occupies part of parsonage @ tabernacle united church of christ.

the rohr jewish learning institute s sinai scholars society academic symposium prestigious event brings jewish college students noted jewish academics day of in-depth discussion , debate @ university.

the penn newman catholic center (the newman center ) founded in 1893 mission of supporting students, faculty , staff in religious endeavors. organization brings prominent christian figures campus, including james martin in september 2015. during 2015 world meetings of families, included visit pope francis philadelphia, newman center hosted on 900 penn students , alumni.

the daily pennsylvanian

the daily pennsylvanian independent, student-run newspaper, has been published daily since founded in 1885. newspaper went unpublished may 1943 november 1945 due world war ii. in 1984, university lost editorial , financial control of daily pennsylvanian when newspaper became own corporation. in 2007, daily pennsylvanian won pacemaker award administered associated collegiate press.