New To SEAS

You can find everything you need right here!

Use the list below to find essential services and resources. Our Zip Code is 19104 for looking up the closest locations of stores. Below the list, you'll find more essentials to get started at Penn. If there's something you think should be added to list, email us.

Getting Here		Local Transportation		About Philadelphia
Directions to Penn  Philadelphia Airport  Amtrak Train Station  SEAS Campus Map  Penn Campus Map  Building Finder  Classroom Finder		SEPTA Commuter Rail, Buses and Trolleys  LUCY Shuttle  Penn Transit  Car Sharing  Carpooling  Campus Parking		About Philly.com  Avenue of the Arts  Philadelphia Orchestra  Philadelphia Zoo  Independence Hall  Philly Sports
LIVING ON CAMPUS		LIVING OFF CAMPUS		LOCAL UTILITIES
Housing Office  College Houses  Dining Services  Residential Policies		University City District  University City Network  Office of Off-Campus Services  Apartment Search  Real Estate Search		PECO (electric)  Verizon (phone/internet)  Comcast (cable/internet)  PGW (gas)  PWD (water)
Working		Banking and Finance		shopping and dining
Human Resources  Career Services  Student Employment  Child Care on Campus		Student Financial Services  Citizens Bank  PNC Bank  Student Federal Credit Union  PennCard ATMs at SFCU  Sovereign Bank  TD Bank  Wachovia/ Wells Fargo		Retail Stores  Retail Dining on Campus  Food Trucks and Carts  Restaurant Guide
Groceries		HEALTH and WELLNESS		People and Offices
The Fresh Grocer  Supreme Food Market  Trader Joe’s  Whole Foods  Super Fresh		Student Health Services  University Health System  Public Safety  Counseling  Penn Recreation		Academic Program Office  CETS  Engineering Operations Services  Dean's Staff  Undergraduate Chairs and Coordinators  Graduate Chairs and Coordinators

Essentials for Individuals New to Penn:

Your PennCard
The PennCard is the official identification card of the University of Pennsylvania and is required for all students, faculty and staff. Your PennCard gives you access to many University facilities and services including PennCash, libraries, recreation centers, campus transit, and more. Your first PennCard is free. Lost, stolen, or damaged cards can be replaced for a fee.

Before arriving on campus, new students can have their cards pre-made by sending in a digital photo via Campus Express. Campus Express is where students can order textbooks, buy a new computer, purchase a discounted semester–based transit pass, learn about banking options, register property and many other services Faculty and staff have their PennCards made shortly after arriving on campus.

Your PennKey
Your PennKey name and password gives you access to PennNet, a Penn email account, and many other essential online services. See the PennKey website for details on obtaining a PennKey and password. New students receive the instructions for setting up their PennKey before arriving. New staff and faculty choose their PennKeys shortly after arriving on campus.

Penn Portal
The Penn Portal started here at Penn Engineering as a project of the Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board (EDAB), and was adopted by the University due to its popularity. This is a one-stop-shop for all links to people, place and things at Penn. It is customizable and offers different default screens for faculty, students and staff. Click here to learn more about using the portal.