Policies, Handbooks & Procedures

Office of Equal Opportunity Programs

Equal Opportunity Policy

The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty, students and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 

Penn’s commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination is fundamental to the University’s mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Penn is committed to ensuring that its academic, social, recreational programs and services as well as opportunities for admission and employment are available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to an individual’s legally protected class status. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, in collaboration with the Division of Human Resources and the Office of the Provost, oversees the implementation and administration of the University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies and programs.

The University recognizes the right of members of the community to raise questions and pursue complaints of discrimination and adheres to a strict policy that prohibits retaliation for doing so. Questions, complaints of alleged discrimination, or concerns regarding these policies or their implementation may be directed to the Executive Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, Suite 421, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205, (215) 898-6993 or Fax (215) 746-7088.

University of Pennsylvania's Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993.

 


Penn's Policies, Procedures and Protocols provide guidance for fair and consistent treatment of everyone within the Penn community. The listing provides useful information and links to key policies and procedures that apply to members of the Penn community and guests on our campus.

University-wide Policies, Procedures and Protocols

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend, modify, or rescind any policy and to create new policies and procedures at its sole discretion.

Selected Handbooks, Manuals and Guides

  • Faculty Handbook The University of Pennsylvania Faculty Handbook has been prepared in order to provide essential information concerning the philosophy, objectives and organization of the University of Pennsylvania, and the details of responsibility and procedure which are expected of members of the University Faulty. Faculty members are expected to comply with the policies and procedures contained herein.
  • Resources for Every Stage of Your Career

  • Hiring and Recruitment A resource for hiring officials that guides them through the recruitment and selection process. Please note that your PennKey is needed to access this manual.
  • Human Resources Policy Manual This is the link to the benefits and policies for University of Pennsylvania employees.

  • Pennbook Handbook for students regarding most of the University policies, procedures, and University resources.
  • Graduate Student Center Resource Guide Provides descriptions of all the resources available to graduate and professional students on Penn's campus.