Pennbook

The Pennbook is a collection of policies that relate to student life at the University of Pennsylvania. These policies govern academic activities such as grading and exams, provide guidance on the use of campus resources, and explain expectations for membership in the university community.

The Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity outline the general responsibilities of being a student at Penn. All students are expected to have read and understood both policies before coming to campus.

If you live on campus, consult the Residential Handbook for the policies, rules, and regulations that govern living in Penn’s residential community.

For policies governing faculty, please consult the Faculty Handbook. For those governing Penn employees, see the Human Resources Policy Manual.

Download the Pennbook (PDF) - Last Updated August 1, 2022.

Note on Former Policies:

• Consensual Sexual Relations Between Faculty and Students—Effective on July 1, 2019, the University has a new policy, Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relations in Workplace and Educational Settings, which is part of its Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Sexual Harassment Policy – Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy was updated and incorporated into its new Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy—Effective on July 1, 2019, the Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy was incorporated into the Sexual Misconduct Policy. The University’s current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Student Disciplinary Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking—Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Procedures for resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking, were incorporated into the new Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current procedures and resources available to resolve complaints or concerns against another member of the University community may be found may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

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Academics

• Academic Policy for Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
• Academic Rules for PhD Programs
• Academic Rules for Research Master's Programs
• Classroom Guidelines
• Code of Academic Integrity
• Confidentiality of Student Records
• Dean's List
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
• Evaluation and Certification of the English Fluency of Undergraduate Instructional Personnel
• Faculty Authority to Assign Grades and Academic Integrity
• Fairness of Authorship Credit in Collaborative Faculty-Student Publications for PhD, AM, and MS Students
• Family Friendly Policies for PhD Students
• Financial Policies
• Graduation Honors
• Guidelines for Addressing Academic Issues of Students with Disabilities
• Guidelines for Student Petitions Regarding Course Registration Deadlines
• Guidelines for Student Protection in Sponsored Research Projects
• PhD Leave of Absence Policy
• Photocopying for Educational Purposes
• Policy on Amending Thesis/Dissertation after Final Submission
• Policy on Class Meeting Times
• Policy on Common Midterm Examinations
• Policy on Military Leave
• Policy on Secular and Religious Holidays
• Policy on University Recognition of Undergraduate Honor Societies
• Revocation of Degrees
• Rules Governing Final Examinations
• Student Grievance Procedures
• University of Pennsylvania Required Disclosures

Campus Resources & Community

• Bicycle Policy
• Confiscation of Publications
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
• Family Friendly Policies for PhD Students
• Financial Policies
• Guidelines for Addressing Academic Issues of Students with Disabilities
• Guidelines for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the University of Pennsylvania
• Guidelines on Open Expression
• Missing Students Notification Policy
• Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources
• Policy on Privacy in the Electronic Environment
• Policy on Secular and Religious Holidays
• Political Candidates
• Recognition and Governance of Undergraduate Social Fraternities and Sororities
• Sexual Misconduct Policy, Resource Offices and Complaint Procedures
• Student Grievance Procedures
• Suspension of Normal Operations
• Unauthorized Copying or Use of Licensed Software
• University of Pennsylvania Nondiscrimination Statement
• University of Pennsylvania Required Disclosures
• Use of University's Name

Conduct & Personal Responsibility

• Antihazing Regulations
• Bicycle Policy
• Canvassing
• Charter of the University of Pennsylvania Student Disciplinary System
• Code of Academic Integrity
• Code of Student Conduct
• Consensual Sexual Relations Between Faculty and Students: Effective on July 1, 2019, the University has a new policy, Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relations in Workplace and Educational Settings, which is part of its Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Faculty Authority to Assign Grades and Academic Integrity
• Fairness of Authorship Credit in Collaborative Faculty-Student Publications for PhD, AM, and MS Students
• Fraternity / Sorority Advisory Board Disciplinary Charter
• Guidelines on Open Expression
• Involuntary Leave of Absence
• Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources
• Policy on Privacy in the Electronic Environment
• Sexual Harassment Policy: Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy was updated and incorporated into its new Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Sexual Misconduct Policy, Resource Offices and Complaint Procedures
• Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy: Effective on July 1, 2019, the Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy was incorporated into the Sexual Misconduct Policy. The University’s current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Student Disciplinary Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking: Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Procedures for resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking, were incorporated into the new Sexual Misconduct Policy.  The current procedures and resources available to resolve complaints or concerns against another member of the University community may be found may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Temporary Standards and Procedures for Campus Events and Demonstrations
• Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
• Unauthorized Copying or Use of Licensed Software

Employment / Research

• Drug Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
• Guidelines for Research in the Community
• Guidelines for Student Protection in Sponsored Research Projects
• Patent and Tangible Research Property Policies and Procedures
• Policy on Military Leave
• Policy on Undergraduate Students, High School Students, and Non-Affiliates Participating in Research in Penn Research Facilities
• Policy on University Drivers and Mandatory Safety Training
• Policy Regarding Human Subject Research in the Sociobehavioral Sciences
• Procedures Regarding Misconduct in Research for Nonfaculty members of the Research Community

Facilities & Transportation

• Classroom Guidelines
• Closed Circuit Television Monitoring and Recording of Public Areas for Safety and Security Purposes
• Guidelines for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the University of Pennsylvania
• Parking Regulations
• Policy on University Drivers and Mandatory Safety Training
• Poster Policy
• Use of Facilities
• Vending Policy

Student Groups

• Antihazing Regulations
• Canvassing
• Concerts Policy
• Confiscation of Publications
• Contracts
• Fraternity / Sorority Advisory Board Disciplinary Charter
• Guidelines on Open Expression
• Policy on University Drivers and Mandatory Safety Training
• Policy on University Recognition of Undergraduate Honor Societies
• Political Candidates
• Poster Policy
• Recognition and Governance of Undergraduate Social Fraternities and Sororities
• Student Activities Council Funding Policies and Guidelines for Student Groups
• Use of Facilities
• Use of University's Name
• Vending Policy