Health & Wellness
Penn SP2 and the University of Pennsylvania are committed to the well-being of the whole student. Whether you need a check-up, mental health support, academic accommodations, or a place to build community, these resources are available to you from day one.
Physical Health
- Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) Primary care, sports medicine, acupuncture, gynecological care, plus individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychological testing, and medication consultation (opens in a new tab)
- Penn Dental Medicine Low-cost, high-quality dental care by dental students under faculty supervision. (opens in a new tab)
- Penn Recreation Pottruck and Fox gyms, group fitness classes, courts, and aquatics. (opens in a new tab)
- Penn Park Farm On-campus produce hub and wellness space; supports students experiencing food insecurity. (opens in a new tab)
Mental Health & Counseling
- Public Health and Wellbeing Health education, immunization and insurance compliance, disease prevention, and campus-wide wellbeing initiatives. (opens in a new tab)
- i care Gatekeeper training for students, faculty, and staff to support peers in stress or crisis. (opens in a new tab)
- Student Intervention Services Collaborates with campus partners to provide support, advocacy, solutions, and coordination of services for individual students. (opens in a new tab)
Identity & Community
- Cultural Centers On-campus hubs for cross-cultural dialogue and community building. (opens in a new tab)
- Spirituality & Faith The Chaplain’s Office and SPARC support the moral, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of campus life. (opens in a new tab)
- LGBT Center Community, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ students at the University of Pennsylvania. (opens in a new tab)
Academic & Family Support
- Weingarten Center (Academics & Disability Services) Learning consultations, tutoring, and study-strategy support + accommodations and equal-access programs for students with disabilities. (opens in a new tab)
- Family Resource Center Hub for resources, activities, and community for Penn students with children or expecting parents. (opens in a new tab)
- Penn First Plus A hub to enhance the academic experiences of students who are first in their families to pursue a degree or come from modest financial circumstances. (opens in a new tab)
Confidential Resources
If you’ve experienced sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, or another campus safety incident, the offices below are confidential — they are not required to report what you disclose to the Title IX Officer.
Contact Student Health Services
Location & Contact
3535 Market Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-746-3535
Fax: 215-746-1032 (fax)
Email: shs@pobox.upenn.edu
When you call, choose from:
- Urgent Medical Problem/Emergencies
- Appointments
- Insurance
- Immunization Requirements
- Medical Records
- Contact Clinical Staff
- Prescription Refill