Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I pick up my cap and gown?
Where's my diploma?
How do I order a yearbook?
How can I get copies of my transcript?
Does the Class of 2007 have a Penn website?
How do I stay in touch with my classmates and friends after graduation?
When will my student email address be deactivated? How do I get an alumni address?
No more student discounts?!?
Can I still use Career Services after graduation?
Can I still use Penn's Library and online resources after graduation?
What happens to my Penn Card after I graduate?
What's a Member for Life?

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Where do I pick up my cap and gown?
Cap and gown pick up details, as well as all other graduation related information, can be found online at Campus Express.

Where's my diploma?
Diplomas are issued by the Office of the University Secretary. All undergraduate diplomas issued in May will be mailed in August. Diplomas issued in August will be mailed in late October. Diplomas issued in December will be mailed in late March of the following year.

You can purchase a diploma display frame at the bookstore or online.

How do I order a yearbook?
More info on how to order at dolphin.upenn.edu/~yearbook/.

How can I get copies of my transcript?
Transcripts are available from the University Registrar.

Does the Class of 2007 have a Penn website?
Yes! The URL is www.alumni.upenn.edu/class/2007.html.

How do I stay in touch with my classmates and friends after graduation?
Join QuakerNet, the Penn Alumni online community! You can link to it by going to the Penn Alumni homepage (www.alumni.upenn.edu) and clicking on the QuakerNet logo on the right. It takes just a few minutes to create a username and password, after which you can:
- Search the Penn Alumni Career Network
- Update your contact information in the alumni directory
- Keep in touch with friends and classmates
- Create an alumni email forwarding address

You can also stay connected by joining an alumni group or regional club in your area.

When will my student email address be deactivated? How do I get an alumni address?
Undergraduate email accounts for students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Wharton and graduating in May will expire October 1. Email accounts for Nursing undergraduate student expire three months after graduation, i.e. email accounts for May graduates will be deactivated in July. For more information, see your home school's Computing website.

All Penn alumni are invited to sign up for free lifetime email forwarding simply by becoming a member of QuakerNet (see above). Since this address ("NAME@alumni.upenn.edu") is a forwarding address, you will need to indicate the email account to which you would like your mail forwarded when you sign up.

No more student discounts?!?
Sadly no (unless you're off to grad school!), but Penn Alumni ARE eligible for what we like to call Pennefits. Pennefits include:

- Computer Discounts
- Penn Alumni Insurance Program
- Wireless Computing for Visiting Alumni
- Podcasts for Alumni
- Penn Credit Card Program
- Penn Alumni License plates for alumni who live in PA

See the PENNefits homepage for more details and a complete listing of benefits and Penn merchandise.

Can I still use Career Services after graduation?
Yes, you can! Career Services offers alumni a wide variety of services, including PACNet, the Penn Alumni Career Network, where you can search for alumni who have volunteered to provide guidance and support on career-related topics. All you have to do is join QuakerNet, Penn Alumni's online community. Career Services also offers alumni access to:
- PennLink, the online job-listing service
-Open invitations to Career Fairs
- Graduate/Professional School Advising
-Credentials File
- Career Discovery and Planning Support

Can I still use Penn's Library and online resources after graduation?
Alumni who wish to consult materials in Van Pelt library may do so upon presentation of an Alumni Penn Card (see below). Alumni may also apply for courtesy borrowing privileges, available for a rate of $200.00/year. Access to e-resources are limited, but those resources that are available to alumni may be accessed through the Penn Library Alumni and Friends Portal.

What happens to my Penn Card after I graduate?
All Penn alumni are eligible for an Alumni Penn Card. For a fee of $20.00, the card can be obtained at the Penn Card Center, located on the first floor of the Franklin Building. If you can't get to the Penn Card Center, you can send in a request form by mail. Alumni card privileges include access to Van Pelt, select Bookstore discounts, and discounts on Admission to the Morris Arboretum and the University Museum. For a full listing of privileges associated with the card, visit Penn Card Center online.

Your student Penn Card will deactivate soon after graduation. Even if your card has a future expiration date written on it, it will still deactivate if you are not enrolled and registered for the following semester. Your PennCash is refundable, but will be transferred over to cover your bursar balance before any refund is issued. Once the bursar balance is covered, you are eligible for a refund. For further details, see Penn Card Policies.

What's a Member for Life?
As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, you are automatically a "member for life" of Penn Alumni, the University's alumni association. This FREE membership gives you lifelong access to the educational, supportive and networking resources Penn has to offer. Regional clubs, alumni groups, QuakerNet — Penn truly is everywhere you want to be. As a member for life, your access to this community will never expire.