Get Involved at Penn: Student Organizations
With over 800 student organizations across our undergraduate, graduate, and professional student communities, Penn offers something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about performing arts, interested in cultural or spiritual exploration, eager to join an academic or pre-professional society, or looking for recreational and social experiences, you’ll find your people here.
Each student organization is student-led and manages its own recruitment process. Groups are open to all who are interested, though some may require an audition or interview to join. The best way to explore your options is by attending one of Penn’s Activities Fairs—hosted at the start of each semester by the Office of Student Affairs—which bring together hundreds of groups eager to meet new members. While our comprehensive student group database, Penn Clubs, is only accessible to those with a PennKey, rest assured that once you’re part of the Penn community, you’ll have a powerful tool to browse, connect with, and join student organizations that match your interests.
At Penn, involvement outside the classroom is a vital part of the student experience—and there’s no shortage of opportunities to dive in.