The Weingarten Center is Penn’s home for academic support, putting all available services in front of students and guiding them through each phase of their Penn experience.
Becoming the Best Learner
At the Weingarten Center, students are learning that asking for—and receiving—help can make a positive difference in their scholarly lives
Spring 2024
Every day—and especially in preparation for finals—the Weingarten team is ready to help with learning consultations, tutoring workshops, assistive technology, and a case manager for integrated care. For students with disabilities, there’s also a modern, quiet space for testing accommodations and learning.
“Our support services contribute to shaping the success of students at all levels,” says Jane Holahan, Executive Director of the Weingarten Center. “What’s more, philanthropy underpins everything we offer, from staffing and technology to our named scholarship funds.”
Audrey Ajakaye, C’26, is a student entrepreneur who found valuable support at the Weingarten Center. “Initially, I was apprehensive about whether the Center staff could understand my unique challenges,” she says.
The Center staff helped me identify time management strategies and tools that were instrumental in helping me thrive at Penn.”Audrey Ajakaye, C’26
Students from all four undergraduate schools can sign up for tutoring sessions for specific classes. Workshops are also offered on topics like preparing for exams, study strategies, reading effectively, and succeeding with STEM.
The Weingarten Center, which opened in 2005, has a history of supporting Penn students— whether they want extra help around exams or consistent support throughout the academic year. “Going into the Weingarten Center was like having another champion on campus,” says Allen “Lloyd” Thomas, C’06, W’06, a Weingarten Center Advisory Board Member who has remained involved at the Center beyond graduation. “I was greeted by name, received personalized support, and was given the confidence to succeed.”
