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Academic Resources
View all SP2 academic resources.
STUDENT FINANCIAL FORMS
Social Justice Scholar Travel Award
PhD Professional Development Reimbursement
DSW Transcription, Statistics, Incentive, Payment Award Letter
SP2 Resources
IT RESOURCES
For detailed information on the links below, as well as to view additional resources, visit SP2 IT Resources.
Penn Information & Resources
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
ONE STEP AHEAD: Security & Privacy Made Simple
Penn Grad Student Resources
Graduate Student Center New Student Orientation

Resources for Accepted Students
Welcome to SP2! These resources are intended to help you prepare for your upcoming journey, and to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Academic Information and Resources
Familiarize yourself with requirements and expectations for your specific program and learn what you need to do to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running.
Student Life
At SP2, our students enjoy the advantages of a small, nurturing school community nestled in a large, vibrant teaching and research university.
Resources by Program
MSW Information & Resources
View resources for Master of Social Work (MSW) students.
MSW PROGRAM SPECIFIC POLICIES >
NPL Information & Resources
View resources for MS in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) students.
NPL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES >
DSW Information & Resources
View resources for Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) students.
MSSP Information & Resources
View resources for MS in Social Policy (MSSP) students.
PhD Information & Resources
View resources for PhD in Social Welfare students.
SP2 Scholars
Caster Building
The Caster Building hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 10:00pm and Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. AirPennNet WIFI and a student laserjet printer are available in the student area of the Caster Lobby.
Wellness Information
Events
07/23

Virtual NPL Faculty Roundtable
The virtual faculty roundtables will be composed of professors who teach courses in the NPL program. Students will gain knowledge of the classroom experience and build connections with professors.
Events
08/06

SP2’s Staff and Faculty Summer Gathering
Please join us for food, games and fun at SP2’s staff and summer gathering!
News
Faculty & Research
06/17

Report: Newark guaranteed income pilot shows positive financial, health, family, and housing impacts
New research from the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR) at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) offers insight into the efficacy of different forms of unconditional cash transfers and reveals the positive impact of guaranteed income on low-income families in Newark, NJ.
Contact Us
Student Resources & Support
Shanice Beckham
Student Affairs Coordinator
beckhams@upenn.edu
215 898 5516
Course Registration
Andrea Porter
Director of Student Information & Registrar
215 898 5548