Parents & Families

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Welcome, Penn parents and families! We are so glad your student has chosen Penn.

Smiling family takes a selfie on Penn’s campus, symbolizing their connection to the broader university community as proud supporters of their student.Smiling family takes a selfie on Penn’s campus, symbolizing their connection to the broader university community as proud supporters of their student.This is your community now, too.

As a family member of an undergraduate student, you are now part of a worldwide community, forever connected to Penn. The Office of Parent & Family Giving strives to build relationships and create avenues for parents and families to feel connected, informed, and uniquely involved in life at the University.

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A smiling parent embraces their Penn student on campus, symbolizing the support and impact of families who give to enhance the student experience.A smiling parent embraces their Penn student on campus, symbolizing the support and impact of families who give to enhance the student experience.Help enhance your student’s academic experience.

Each year, thousands of parents and family members choose to support The Penn Fund. Your gifts—of any size—make an immediate and tangible impact on the undergraduate experience by supporting student-focused initiatives such as Penn’s grant-based financial aid program, cutting-edge classroom technology, academic and wellness resources, and co-curricular activities that provide a holistic educational experience.

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Herinah Asaah, C’26: Empowered to Uplift, Driven to Change

With support from Penn’s community and donors, Herinah is working toward a future in education equity and human rights

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Noah Royal Milad, C’26: Leading with Purpose, Grounded in Community

At Penn, Noah’s journey is shaped by service, leadership, and the transformative power of donor support

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$50 Million Legacy Gift to Penn Arts & Sciences Funds Undergraduate Aid

With an estate gift of more than $42 million, William J. Levy, a graduate of the Wharton School and Law School, has contributed $50 million in support of undergraduate students in the College

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