Penn Off-Campus Services
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Penn Off Campus Services provides resources and information to help members of the Penn Community!
Welcome to Off-Campus Services
From finding the right neighborhood to learning how to sign a contract, you will find helpful information for you here to support you and inform you.
Application Process
Home Search Timeline
Neighborhoods
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More Info for Residents
Explore the resources available for all students living off-campus. Living on your own can be challenging, there are many questions, we can provide some answers.
Subletting
Tenant Landlord Conflict
Utility Resources
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Common Questions
Services to know about
There are many services in the area that will make your life easier.
SEPTA
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Penn Graduate Center
Space and support for graduate students at Penn.
Division of Public Safety
Enhancing the quality of life and safety in our community.
Campus Express
Your one-stop shop for onboarding at Penn.
Penn Dining
Your place for food at Penn.
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Mark Your Calendars
Learn more about off campus living
Off Campus Information Sessions
Here are the information sessions for February:
Students can email ocliving@upenn.edu to register.
April information sessions:
4-1: 10-11 am est
4-7: 2-3 pm est
4-13: 3-4 pm est
4-23: 6-7 pm est
Learn about your rights, how to search for off-campus housing, understanding your lease, and much more at our Information Sessions. Email:
ocliving@upenn.edu
to attend.
Virtual Housing Fair:
Register for the housing fair
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News & Announcements
Penn Transit Announces Bus Route and Service Enhancements
Penn Transit has introduced several adjustments to its services:
Introducing Penn Bus North
, a new fixed-route pilot program traveling west on Chestnut Street, between 30th and 48th Streets, and north to Powelton Avenue with
dedicated transit stops
A revised bus schedule that accommodates times of the highest rider demand by beginning one hour earlier:
All bus routes
, including the new Penn Bus North, will operate Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. – Midnight.
Penn’s Evening Shuttle service has an adjusted start time starting 90 minutes later
, running Monday – Friday 7:30 p.m. – 3 a.m., and weekends 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.
There are no changes to the existing bus routes including Penn Bus West, Penn Bus East, Penn FMC Shuttle, and the Penn-Drexel Bus Share program. Penn Accessible Transit will remain available 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., 7 days per week. For more information about Penn Transit’s buses, shuttles, and other services, visit
www.upenn.edu/PennTransit
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