Visit Penn Nursing

Whether you are visiting for a conference, to meet a colleague, or to check out the school as a prospective student, you’ll find our friendly front desk attendant ready to guide you to your destination.

Come spend a day with us and see Penn Nursing for yourself.

High School Applicants

Visit Penn Nursing and find out how its many academic opportunities can help you advance your life. A typical visit includes a meeting with Marianne Smith, Associate Director of Admissions, a Penn Admissions Information Session, and a campus tour. This is your time to discuss how we can tailor your plan of study to your particular needs and interests. We will discuss academic options like dual degrees, minors, study abroad, and submatriculation into a master’s program. Your visit will include a general Penn Admissions information session to learn more about Penn and the undergraduate admissions process followed a student-led tour of our beautiful, historic campus. Plan your visit today!

Accelerated and Graduate Applicants

Accelerated MPN (master’s entry to nursing), graduate, and doctoral applicants are welcome to visit campus. We host information sessions and open houses throughout the year.

We know that many of you may not have the opportunity to visit campus. We host general admissions and program specific webinars throughout the year.

We are unable to accommodate walk-ins to our office. If you would like to visit when we are not hosting an event, please email admissions@nursing.upenn.edu to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer students are welcome to attend a general Penn Admissions information session and take a student-led campus tour.

Planning your visit

All Visitors

See our Directions page for driving and walking (for once you’re on Penn’s campus) directions to Fagin Hall—our building. Penn’s Visitors’ Guide also provides an overview for campus visitors including links for nearby accommodations and suggested things to see and do while you are here.

Parking

Parking lots are available at 34th and Chestnut Streets and Franklin Field (33rd and South Streets). Limited metered parking is also available on streets throughout the campus. Cars parked in unauthorized areas will be towed.

*Parking at the Penn Nursing is extremely limited due to its proximity to adjacent hospitals. There are numerous convenient and sustainable ways to travel to, from, and around the Penn campus.

Learn more about Transportation & Parking at Penn

Admissions Visits

If you are visiting as a prospective student, you’ll want to contact our Admission staff to schedule an appropriate time to come to campus to meet with an Admission counselor who will tailor your visit to meet your educational interests.