Resources for New Students — GAPSA Archive

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INCOMING STUDENT CHECKLIST →

This incoming students' checklist is a list of everything you need to do before you arrive at Penn.

 
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MOVING TO PHILADELPHIA →

Moving to Philadelphia is an online guide designed to help new students relocate to Philly.

 
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PENNCARD →

PennCard is the official identification card of the University of Pennsylvania and is required for all students; your PennCard gives you access to many University facilities and services.

 
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CAMPUS EXPRESS →

Visit Campus Express online before arriving to sign up for you PennCard, order textbooks, buy a new computer, register your property, and purchase discounted transit passes.

 
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PENNKEY AND PASSWORD →

PennKey and Password gives you access to PennNet, a Penn email account, and many other essential online services.

 
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PENN INTOUCH →

Penn InTouch gives you secure access to enrollment and financial information. Use your PennKey and password to log on for billing, financial aid, and student loan information, as well as online course registration, course schedules and academic records, updating selected address information, and updating privacy settings

 

GUIDE TO TRANSPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES →

This guide covers various approaches people with disabilities can take, whether they ride buses, subways, Uber, Lyft, or something else entirely. It offers ideas for communication, physical protection, technology, and much more. Accessibility is a big theme throughout since a lack of accessibility means a lack of safety.