October 23rd-25th 2026
Residential & Hospitality Services
Weingarten Center
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Family Weekend 2026. Planning for the 2026 Family weekend is underway! Though general registration is not required, we highly recommend completing the form in order to receive pre-arrival communication from our office which will begin to be sent out two weeks in advance.
As you begin making plans for the weekend, please make sure to spend some time reviewing the schedule of events below. Please note that some events may require an additional registration or ticket to attend. This schedule will be updated through the week of, so please check back periodically in case there are any changes or cancellations.
Helpful Links for the Weekend
Tentative Schedule of Events and Workshops:
Click the drop down next to each event to see an overview of sessions and more information about each event! Our team is adding this years events as we receive them from our partners. Check back often as this page is frequently updated in the event of any cancellations or changes.
Thursday, October 22rd, 2026
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is Penn’s home for daring contemporary art from around the world. Visit ICA during Family Weekend 2025 and immerse yourself in ICA’s Summer/Fall 2025 exhibitions: Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images and Entryways: Xenobia Bailey. Admission is free! Read more about the current exhibitions HERE
Location: Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street
Time: 12:00noon – 6:00pm
Contact: hello@ica.upenn.edu
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Stop by the Houston Hall Lobby to ask any questions about the weekend, pick-up a Proud Penn Parent pin, and enjoy complimentary light refreshments and purchase merchandise thanks to Penn Student Agencies.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
The Weingarten Center and Wellness at Penn will co-present strategies and resources for managing academic stress, incorporating self-care into students’ busy schedules, and studying more efficiently and effectively to allow for more balanced and sustainable habits and routines. We invite students and their families to attend this interactive session in the beautiful Multipurpose Room in Gutmann College House.
Location: Gutmann College House, 211 S 40th Street, Multipurpose Room
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Contact: marmill@upenn.edu
Please note, this event is open to all and can be attended in person or virtually.
The Directors of Residential Services and Hospitality (Dining) will provide an overview of campus living and dining, including key information to support student success and well-being. The presentation will cover important dates and reminders, available support services, tips for preparing for next year’s room selection, and opportunities for community engagement within the dining cafés. Snacks will be served!
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Ben Franklin Room
Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon
Contact: 215-898-3547
Please join us for Friday prayers hosted by the Muslim Students Association at Penn. Gathering offered at both 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Location: The ARCH, 3601 Locust Walk, Room 208
Time: 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Contact: board@pennmsa.com
Discover the many global opportunities available to Penn students, from semester and summer study abroad to internships, research, and faculty-led programs. In this session, the Penn Abroad team will share how students can incorporate international experiences into their Penn academic journey. This session will be offered two times. The first starting at 1:00pm (ending at 1:45pm) and the second starting at 2:00pm (ending at 2:45pm).
Location: Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk, World Forum
Time: 1:00pm – 2:45pm
Contact: 215-898-9073 or goabroad@upenn.edu
Join the Penn Career Services team to learn about career resources available to undergraduates as well as career outcomes for the undergraduate Class of 2026. There will be a formal presentation from 2:00 – 3:00 followed by time to chat with career advisors from 3:00 – 3:30.
Location: 3935 Walnut Street, Second Floor
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Contact: careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu
Vice Dean Catherine Lamberton, PhD welcomes Howard Marks Professor, Judd Kessler PhD to discuss his book Lucky By Design: How to Navigate Hidden Markets. Dr Kessler explores the hidden rules that determine who gets scarce workplace resources, from a manager’s attention to high-profile assignments and professional development. He explains how employees can better navigate these systems and how leaders can design rules that are more equitable and effective. Copies of Dr. Kessler’s book Lucky by Design, will be provided while supplies last.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G06
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Contact: undergradinfo@wharton.upenn.edu
Just ahead of the US midterm elections, this wide-ranging discussion featuring both Penn faculty and guest speakers will focus on the mathematical foundations of democracy, from districting and electoral maps to voting itself.
Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Rainey Auditorium
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Contact: sascommons@sas.upenn.edu
This family weekend event will include an update from the President and an engaging panel discussion with current students about the undergraduate experience at Penn.
Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Harrison Auditorium
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: darproudparents@dev.upenn.edu
Registration is required and registration confirmation and ID will need to be presented for entry. No bags will be permitted Inside Harrison Auditorium. Registration for this event will open October 1st, 2026.
This event is open to all Penn Families
Please join us for the Family Weekend Tailgate, taking place before the Penn vs. Yale game on Friday, October 23, 2026. The tailgate will start at 5:30pm followed by the game at 7:00pm.
Location: Franklin Field, 233 S 33rd Street
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@pobox.upenn.edu or 215-898-6151
Please note, this event requires is ticketed and required additional registration.
Join us for Family Weekend Shabbat candle lighting and Kiddush Reception, Shabbat Services, and Shabbat Dinner.
Pre-Dinner Kiddush Reception 5:30pm-6:30pm
Shabbat Services 6:30pm
Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm
Location: Chabad House at Penn, 4032 Spruce Street
Time: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Contact: rabbilevih@gmail.com
Please note, this event requires additional registration. Please register by 10/21/2026
Please join us at Penn Hillel for Shabbat Services and dinner. To reserve a space at dinner please call 215-898-7391 or email lcarrington@pennhillel.org
Location: Penn Hillel 215 S 39th Street
Time: 5:45pm for Services 7:00pm for dinner – 9:00pm
Contact: 215-898-7391 or lcarrington@pennhillel.org
Please note, this even is intended for Jewish families and anyone else interested and requires additional registration.
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Please join us for Shabbat Services
Location: Penn Hillel, 215 S 39th Street
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Contact: 215-898-7391 or lcarrington@pennhillel.org
Stop by the Houston Hall Lobby to ask any questions about the weekend, pick-up a Proud Penn Parent pin, and enjoy complimentary light refreshments and purchase merchandise thanks to Penn Student Agencies.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
All are welcome for Kiddush (snacks) following Shabbat services.
Location: Penn Hillel, 215 S 39th Street, Lobby
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Contact: 215-898-7391 or lcarrington@pennhillel.org
Wharton Executive Education opens Wharton’s classrooms to professionals and executives from every industry. Tour the conference center and learn about an exclusive tuition benefit offer for Penn parents and guardians.
Location: Steinberg Conference Center, 255 S 38th Street, Main Lobby
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Contact: 215-386-8300
This event is free and open to all Penn Parents and Gaurdians
9:15am | Light Breakfast | The College
Join us for pastries and coffee before the programming begins.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Outside of Bodek Lounge
Time: 9:15am – 10:00am
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for College of Arts & Sciences Families
10:00am | Dean’s Welcome & Panel Discussion: Flourishing in the College | The College
Hear from Dean Peter Struck about the power of a College education driven by curiosity, and learn from current students, faculty, and staff about the College and Penn’s commitment to supporting student academics, wellbeing, and intellectual growth.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Bodek Lounge
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for College of Arts & Sciences Families
11:00am | Panel Discussion: Learning in Practice | The College
Students in the College have many opportunities to integrate their learning with practical applications, including research, work study positions, internships, and maker projects. A panel of faculty and students talk about the educational value of these opportunities and how to access them.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Bodek Lounge
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for College of Arts & Sciences Families
12:00pm | Dean’s Reception Undergraduate Research Posters Advisor Chats | The College
Join the Dean and staff of the College of Arts & Sciences for an opportunity to chat with students about their research. Come meet the College Advising Team for group conversations and learn how the College supports your students’ educational goals and helps connect them to campus resources.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Hall of Flags
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for College of Arts & Sciences Families
1:00pm | Panel Discussion: Life after the College | The College
Hear from alumni how their College education prepared them for a variety of career pathways. You may be surprised to learn what alumni go on to do with their majors!
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Bodek Lounge
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for College of Arts & Sciences Families
9:00am | Penn Engineering Family Weekend Breakfast | Engineering
Enjoy breakfast with fellow families and students.
Location: Levine Lobby, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street (Please enter on the 34th Street side of the building)
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Contact: academic-services@seas.upenn.edu or 215-898-7246
Please note, this event is intended for current SEAS families.
10:00am | A Talk with the Deans | Engineering
Join Dean Vijay Kumar and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Robert Ghrist for a conversation about the latest updates from Penn Engineering.
Location: Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street (Please enter on the 34th Street side of the building)
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: academic-services@seas.upenn.edu or 215-898-7246
Please note, this event is intended for current SEAS families.
Watch the Livestream of this event HERE
11:00am | Career Services & Student Internship Panel | Engineering
Career Services will moderate a panel of engineering students who have experienced a wide range of internship expirience and advice.
Location: Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street (Please enter on the 34th Street side of the building)
Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon
Contact: academic-services@seas.upenn.edu or 215-898-7246
Please note, this event is intended for current SEAS families.
9:30am | Registration & Light Breakfast | School of Nursing
Kick off the day with check-in and a light breakfast.
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Lobby
Time: 9:30am – 10:00am
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
10:00am | Dean’s Welcome | School of Nursing
Welcome remarks from Penn Nursing leadership.
Speakers:
- Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN – Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing
- Julie Sochalski, PhD, RN, FAAN – Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 10:00am – 10:30am
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
10:30am | Faculty Research Spotlight | School of Nursing
Presentation on nursing research and scholarship.
Speaker: Catherine C. McDonald, PhD, RN, FAAN – Professor of Nursing, Chair, Department of Family and Community Health
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
11:00am | Global Engagement in Nursing | School of Nursing
Learn about Penn Nursing’s international initiatives.
Speaker: Beste Erel Windes, Ed.D, MBA – Executive Director of Global Health Initiatives
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
11:30am | Penn Nursing Parent Panel | School of Nursing
Hear from Penn Nursing parents, moderated by Marianne Smith, Associate Director of Admissions. Followed by a celebration of Penn Traditions!
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
12:15pm – 1:30pm | Penn Nursing Family Weekend Lunch | School of Nursing
Enjoy lunch and connect with the Penn Nursing community.
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Carol Elizabeth Ware Lobby & Mezzanine
Time: 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
12:15pm – 1:30pm | Student Organization Showcase | School of Nursing
Meet student leaders and explore Penn Nursing organizations.
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Café
Time: 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Contact: advisor@nursing.upenn.edu
Please note, this event is intended for School of Nursing Families. Additional Registration Required.
9:00am | Vice Dean Welcome & Undergraduate Student Panel | Wharton School
Vice Dean Cait Lamberton will welcome Wharton families to campus on behalf of the Undergraduate Division and lead a discussion with Wharton students on their exploration and experiences.
This program will begin at 9:15. Please enter Huntsman Hall from Walnut Street or Locust Walk.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G06
Time: 9:15am – 9:45am
9:45am | Academic Advising Overview | Wharton School
Join Dr. Celina Gray, Senior Director of Academic Affairs, for an overview of Wharton’s approach to advising, the academic opportunities and richness of a Wharton education, and how families can support their students’ academics
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G06
Time: 9:45am – 10:30am
10:30am | Wharton Undergraduate Resource Information Fair | Wharton School
Discover how students can expand their education beyond the classroom by connecting with various Wharton programs and resources available at Wharton. Representatives from Career Services, Lippincott Library, Research & Scholars Programs, Venture Labs, Wellness and more will be on hand to answer questions.
Light refreshments will be available in the Baker Forum during the Information Fair.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Baker Forum
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Contact: 215-898-7608 or undergradinfo@wharton.upenn.edu
Please note, these events are intended for Wharton Families
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Penn Parents and Family Members! Join us this Family Weekend on Sunday morning for Mass & Brunch. Masses are held at either 9am or 11:30am, and a special Family Brunch will be held directly below St. Agatha-St. James Church (38th & Chestnut) at 10am. Our students and campus ministers are excited to share the joy of our community with all of you!
Location: St. Agatha – St. James Church, 3728 Chestnut St.
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Contact: 267-787-5000
Join us for a delicious Bagel Brunch. Hear from Penn Hillel Director, Rabbi Gabe Greenberg and student leaders about Jewish life on campus.
Location: Penn Hillel, 215 S 39th Street
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Contact: 215-898-7391 or lcarrington@pennhillel.org
Please note, this event is intended for Jewish families and requires an additional registration.
Please join us for weekly Puja hosted by the Hindu & Jain Association at Penn.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Griski Room
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Contact: pennhja@gmail.com
Join Penn Symphony Orchestra for a night of music including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Festival and Scheherazade.
This event is free and open to the public.
Location: Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Zellerbach Auditorium
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: pennmusic@sas.upenn.edu