International Student & Scholar Handbook
- Getting a Penn Identification Card
- Applying for a Social Security Number
- Electronic Mail
- Banking
- Shopping
- Housing
- Eating on Campus
- Transportation
- Course Unit, Degree Requirements, Registration and Payment
- Academic Resources
- Characteristics of Higher Education in the United States and at Penn
- Glossary of Academic Terms
University Policies and Procedures
Health Care and Medical Insurance
- Quick Health Links
- Introduction
- Things You should Know about the US Health Care System
- Medical Insurance
- Where to Go for Medical Care
- What to Expect When Seeing a Doctor
- Mental Health
- Dental Care
- Support Groups
- Employment Options for Dependents
- Day Care
- Schools
- International Families and Public Assistance
- Health & Insurance Information
Exploring Philadelphia and Beyond
- On Campus
- General information about the city and events
- Special to West Philadelphia
- Transportation to New York City, Washington, D.C. and Beyond
- Individualism
- Privacy
- Time Orientation
- Directness and Assertiveness
- Equality
- Informality
- Achievement, Action and Work
- Women's Roles
- Friendliness
- Friendships and Relationships
- Families
- Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Communities
- Religions
- Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
- Prejudice and Discrimination