Parents

As members of our extended Penn family, you can get involved and stay connected to campus in a wide variety of ways.

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Penn Parents

The Office of Parent Outreach and Development/Penn Parents is the central resource for connecting undergraduate parents and families to the University. Through events, communications, volunteer opportunities and The Parents Fund, the Penn Parents team is committed to building relationships and creating avenues for parents to feel informed, connected, and be uniquely involved in the life of the University.

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