College-Sponsored Family Weekend Events

Please plan to join us for the following events designed for the families of College of Arts and Sciences students.

Register for Events

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER EXHIBIT 10:00 – 11:00 am

Reading Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Join the Dean and staff of the College of Arts & Sciences for an opportunity to chat with students about their research. Light breakfast will be served. See our digital program to learn more about the presenters and their research projects, or print out our program PDF to bring with you to the event. 

THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Capacity: 500
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising, and Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, faculty and students will participate in a discussion about college life.

THE COLLEGE LUNCHEON 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Capacity: 350 (College of Arts and Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required).
An informal buffet with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College

YOU'RE MAJORING IN WHAT?! 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Capacity: 500

A broad foundation in the arts and sciences prepares students best for the wide-ranging career challenges they'll face after Penn. Come hear successful College alumni discuss the impact of their choice of majors on their diverse career paths. College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advisors and Career Counselors will join in the discussion.

COMMUNICATING WITH CONFIDENCE 2:45 – 3:45 pm

402 Claudia Cohen Hall
Capacity: 140 (College of Arts & Sciences students and families only – registration required)
The ability to express oneself clearly and effectively is essential to success in any field and is a hallmark of civic engagement. The College provides CWiC undergraduate advisors who conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with students and facilitate workshops. During this session, advisors will provide a sample of a CWiC workshop. CWiC is a Weigle Information Commons Program Partner. See more about CWiC.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BRUNCH 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street
Capacity: 500 (College of Arts and Sciences students and families only - reservation and ticket required).
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invites all Penn students and families to join College faculty and staff for brunch.