Resources

In this section, you will find information on a number of resources available at Penn Engineering and Penn. You may also wish to refer to this list of Penn contacts.

Penn Engineering Office of Multicultural Programs

ROOM 125 TOWNE BUILDING, 898-7084, Cora Ingrum, Director.

The Office of Multicultural Programs develops programs for recruitment, retentionand support for underrepresented minority students interested in engineering careers both within and outside the PENN community. Programs for undergraduates include the Freshman Coaching Program (a structured study group program,3-5 students per group), an engineering tutoring program designed to help students from non-traditional backgrounds, and the Alliance for Minority Participation Program, which includes undergraduate research opportunities for minority students. The office is an academic support service also providing social activities for student interaction. It is a strong resource center for student organizations such as the National Society for Black Engineers,the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Mellon Bldg., 36th and Walnut, 2nd Floor, 898-7021

The Counseling and Psychological Services offers a number of services designed to help students developa greater understanding of themselves and others and to perform more effectivelyas students. Students may choose to see a psychologist on an individualbasis or to attend a structured or unstructured group. A number of theme-orientedworkshops are offered, including stress management, reducing test anxiety,assertiveness, career choice, and weight control. Upon request, staff memberspresent mini-workshops on a number of topics in the residence halls. Thestaff is also available to consult with students and student groups ontopics such as program development, group process, and leadership and communicationskills.

Academic Support Programs

Harnwell College House, 3820 Locust Walk, Suite 110, 898-9301

Academic Support Programs includes a number of important services including tutoring. The Tutoring Center offers Penn students a variety of peer tutoring services. All Tutoring Center services are free for matriculating undergraduates. Tutorials are generally offered for the core introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses. Students may sign up for appointments online at the Tutoring Center or at one of the Satellite Centers located on campus. In addition, the Center offers an Old Exam File. All resources can be found online.

Weingarten Learning Resources Center

Office of Learning Resources and Student Disabilities Services
3702 Spruce Street (Stouffer Commons)
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-573-9235

The Weingarten Learning Resources Center, comprised of the Office of Learning Resources and Student Disabilities Services, supports and enhances the academic experiences of Penn's undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Office of Learning Resources provides professional consultation services in university relevant skills such as academic reading, writing, study strategies, and time management to the Penn community. This academic support is provided through a varied menu of services and programs. Student Disabilities Services provides comprehensive, professional services and programs for students with disabilities to ensure equal academic opportunities and participation in University-sponsored programs.

Career Services

Suite 20 McNeil Bldg, 898-7533
The Career Services advises students on matters pertaining to career placement and planning, including summer jobs. The Associate Director for Engineering at CPPS is Rosette Pyne (rpyne@pobox.upenn.edu ), (215) 898-7590. Career Services provides workshops on topics including recruitment, resume writing, interviewing, etc.

Pre-Medical Advising

Many students who aspire to go to medical school choose the engineering school to satisfy their pre-med requirements while developing technical skills that give them an edge over their counterparts in other pre-med programs.
Many of your freshman engineering courses (such as Math 140 and 141,Freshman English Seminars, Physics 150 and 151, and Chem 102 and 103 withlabs) will help fulfill pre-med requirements. For more specific informationon pre-med coursework, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at Career Services, Suite 20, McNeil Building, (215) 898-7324.

Consultants

The names and telephone extensions of persons frequently consulted by academic advisors are listed below.

Schools

School of Engineering and Applied Science

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