JUNE 24 - 29, 2012
About University of Penn
Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin as the nation’s first university, The University of Pennsylvania (PENN) offers students a remarkable academic and intellectual experience. Penn students have an academic home in one of four undergraduate schools including the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Wharton School of Business. Penn students may enroll in coursework across the four undergraduate Schools and 12 graduate schools, often creating joint- and dual-degree programs. Students of color make up approximately 38% of the undergraduate student body. “Six Directions,” formed by Native American students and supporters in 1994, is a student organization that raises awareness of Native American issues and life on campus (www.dolphin.upenn.edu/six-d/). The student-run group organized the 1st annual Pow-wow in May, attend the annual All- Ivy Native Conference, assist with student recruitment, and assist course development for the Penn Center for Native American Studies. Coursework examining the Native American experience is woven into courses across the humanities and social sciences each academic year. Beyond a Penn degree, the Association of Native Alumni and local tribal communities provide support for the Penn Native community. Penn is committed to need-based financial aid and has eliminated loans for all students. Offering cultural, athletic, social, and political opportunities, Penn Students are happy to call Philadelphia home for their college years.