Throughout the academic year, we are committed to the development of Penn’s Second-Year Experience (SYE) program, which is designed specifically to address the unique needs of second-year students. SYE supports signature events such as Second-Year Day and U-Night, in addition to other programs that are planned by your request.
It features collaborations between faculty, staff (both academic and student affairs), and student leaders such as the Class Board of 2027 to provide support for:
- Career Development
- Engagement in Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities
- Selection of Academic Opportunities
- On and Off-Campus Living
Our office can assist with marketing for your event and/or grants up to $500. A maximum of $250 can be used towards food, drink & refreshments. In order to be eligible for a grant, your group needs to have a 26-digit budget code with the University of Pennsylvania or work with a department who does and can journal the funds to you.
The grant application is now open, please fill out the application form, and our office will reach out to you via email.
The deadline for 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring application is
- Fall Events – Friday, November 1 at 11:59 pm EST
- Spring Events – Friday, February 7 at 11:59 pm EST
Please note that one organization is only allowed to receive one grant during one academic year. All grants will be considered if submitted at least 1 week in advance of the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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