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The following academic departments and programs offer undergraduate majors for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Each description includes links to pages on departmental sites that will provide more detail, including a complete description of that major’s requirements. 

Penn Global promotes, assists and coordinates international activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania.

Through Penn Abroad, Penn Global provides information to Penn undergraduates about semester and academic year study abroad and administering Penn Abroad programs, International Student and Scholars Services and administers visas for international students. Consult the Penn Abroad website for a full listing of services and for comprehensive information regarding study abroad.

The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) is responsible for acting on behalf of the University in matters of student discipline. OSC deals with alleged instances of academic dishonesty and other student misconduct, in order to determine how best to resolve these allegations consistent with the goals and mission of the University as an educational and intellectual community.

It is the purpose of the student disciplinary system to further the educational mission of the University by resolving alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct, the Code of Academic Integrity and other applicable policies regarding student behavior. There are numerous ways complaints about alleged student misconduct can be resolved. These include the formal disciplinary process as outlined in the Charter of the Student Disciplinary System, referral to the University Mediation Program and referral to other University resource offices.

The Office of Student Affairs has responsibility for student activities and governance, University Life leadership programs, and campus-wide special events such as Family Weekend, Fall Festival, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Hey Day and Ivy Day.

The Ombudsman is available to assist students and other members of the University community who have unresolved disputes concerning academic matters, access to resources, use of authority, compensation equity, discrimination or interpersonal tensions. All interviews are confidential. The Ombudsman is concerned with safeguarding individual rights and promoting better channels of communication throughout the University. The Ombudsman is not an advocate for any one individual or group and is independent of all administrative offices. The Ombudsman is an advocate for fairness, adherence to University regulations, due process and personal responsibility.

The Office of the Registrar provides a range of services for students and academic departments, including

• Publishing the inventory of courses and each term's course offerings and locations
• Scheduling classrooms for courses and academic special events
• Grade reporting each semester
• Issuing transcripts

The School of Arts and Sciences provides a wide range of support services and resources for student computing. See the SAS Computing website for details. Members of the Penn community are also advised to read the University's suggestions for protecting computers and information against hackers, viruses, and other threats.

Email: Students in the College receive an SAS email address which they forward to an outside provider such as PennLive, Gmail, Yahoo, etc. See SAS Computing for further information.

Services Student Disabilities Services in the Weingarten Learning Resources Center provides comprehensive, professional services and programs for students with disabilities to ensure equal academic opportunities and participation in University-sponsored programs. Professional staff evaluate documentation, determine program eligibility and reasonable accommodations for all qualified students with documented disabilities on an individual basis, including academic accommodations, accessible campus housing, transportation and parking, auxiliary aids, services and the loan of equipment and assistive technologies.

Student Disabilities Services also collaborates with the Office of Learning Resources to provide comprehensive academic support, including learning strategies that complement accommodations, academic adjustments and the use of auxiliary aids.

Students should be referred to Student Disabilities Services (SDS) to self-identify with a learning, physical or psychological disability (including Attention Deficit Disorder), or to bring questions concerning services or help in assessing disabilities.

If a student with a documented disability needs assistance in resolving a disagreement about a reasonable accommodation, he or she can contact the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs at 215.898.6993. (Voice) or 215.898.7803 (TDD).

Student Financial Services (SFS), part of Student Registration and Financial Services (SRFS), is located in Room 100 of the Franklin Building at 3451 Walnut Street. Visit the SFS website for comprehensive student financial information and use their self-service tool, askBen, to answer your questions 24/7. If you have registration questions, please visit the University Registrar’s website.

Student Financial Services is a central office to assist students and families with every aspect of managing the cost of education, including financial aid, payment option programs, billing, loan processing and financial counseling. See the website for information on specific programs, application processes, payment and credit options and links to outside scholarship searches.

The Division of the Vice Provost for University Life enhances the ability of Penn students and other Penn community participants to reach their fullest potential through diverse academic, personal and professional development experiences. Visit the website for information about life at Penn, including student communities, civic engagement, cultural resources and much more.

Of the 15 University libraries, Van Pelt Library is the primary library for students in the arts and sciences, providing access to databases, full-text electronic journals and reference sources that are not freely available through public search engines.

For help navigating Van Pelt Library's wealth of resources, students may take a tour of Van Pelt, drop in during walk-in hours, schedule a one-on-one appointment with a reference librarian in a particular subject area, or set up an IM chat with a librarian. For those who prefer to do it themselves, Van Pelt offers:

• PORT (Penn online Research Tutorial): an online guide to the research process at Penn that offers help on locating and evaluating information, avoiding plagiarism and citing sources.
• Research Basics: a good starting points for research in a variety of disciplines.
• IM Chat: where librarians are available to answer questions.
• One-on-One Appointments