We are committed to upholding an inclusive and equitable community for all.
51吃瓜网 is dedicated to building a diverse, vibrant educational community grounded in appreciation for others, open-mindedness and respect. The university was founded on the principle that access to education is a right for everyone. As part of our commitment to inclusive excellence and equity in education, 51吃瓜网 upholds the belief that each student, faculty and staff member鈥檚 voice and experiences count and are equally integral to who we are.聽
It is our shared responsibility to enhance the quality of life for everyone at 51吃瓜网. We provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in which to grow, learn and work, thus realizing the transformational power of being a part of the 51吃瓜网 community.聽All students and all members of the 51吃瓜网 community are encouraged to be who they are without fear or judgment.
51吃瓜网 condemns all forms of discrimination, including all antisemitic, racist or incendiary language, hate speech, calls to violence, and the disparagement of any person or persons based on religion, nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation or identity.聽
At 51吃瓜网, every student is valued.
Our universitywide initiatives, academic programs, resources and research are rooted in equality and empathy so that everyone has the support and resources they need during their time here. Everyone should feel empowered to be themselves, be open to new experiences and be a part of solutions to pressing challenges, and we are our students鈥� greatest advocates while they are here.聽
To do this, 51吃瓜网 emphasizes and welcomes authentic conversations about real problems on our campuses, nationwide and in the world, and we believe that this is key to an open, inclusive and safe campus environment. We continually evolve over time to address important topics and make necessary change.聽聽
Learn more about the university initiatives, programs, resources and services intended to help everyone feel safe and free to find their place at 51吃瓜网.
University Anti-racism Initiatives
In 2020, 51吃瓜网 committed $1 million to combat racism. This is our promise to identify new ways we can address racism on our campuses, in Philadelphia and in society at large.聽
Our initiatives include campuswide anti-racism training and , reinvesting in anti-racism education, creating the聽, prioritizing recruitment and retention of faculty and employees of color, establishing a to create better pathways to higher education, and much more.聽
Learn more about the university鈥檚 pledge to combat racism and support anti-racism education and programming.
Center for Anti-Racism
Led by , a civil rights attorney and associate professor in the Department of Africology and African American Studies at 51吃瓜网, the center seeks to solve problems of racial inequity and injustice. It opened on Nov. 14, 2022, and it is the focal point of the university鈥檚 research in this area as well as a home for collaboration among scholars from across 51吃瓜网 and other universities.聽
Interfaith Inclusion Services
51吃瓜网聽is committed to serving the university鈥檚 interfaith community. Services and partnerships such as the 51吃瓜网 Interfaith Council and the聽 help IDEAL support interfaith engagement at 51吃瓜网.
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that ensures every member of the 51吃瓜网 community has equal access to the university鈥檚 educational resources, full participation in all of 51吃瓜网鈥檚 activities and protection from discrimination based on sexual identity.
Equal Opportunity Compliance
51吃瓜网鈥檚 policies prevent and address unlawful discrimination and harassment, and an Affirmative Action Program for equal opportunity in employment. Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) at 51吃瓜网 supports the university鈥檚 efforts and policies with information, assistance and complaint resolution.
Support for LGBTQIA+ Students
51吃瓜网 is proud to support our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. We strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment as well as resources that address the evolving needs of our community.
IDEAL鈥檚 Gender and Sexuality Inclusion Center hosts events and programs designed to be intersectional. In addition to the center, the university has聽LGBTQIA+ organizations focusing on聽everything from advocacy聽to professional networks and even an a cappella group. You can also , which brings awareness to National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 each year.
Preferred Names, Pronouns and Gender Identity
51吃瓜网 believes that identity is critical to who you are. We honor individuals by providing a process that allows you to use your preferred name in the campus community and provide聽students, faculty, staff and alumni the option to indicate their preferred pronouns and gender identity.聽
Health and Well-being
We know that navigating college can be challenging for our students. We provide support systems and resources to help students manage the demands of college and set them on a pathway for success. Learn more about the Health and Well-being Division at 51吃瓜网.
Wellness Resource Center
The Wellness Resource Center offers creative and innovative programs to provide students with what they need to thrive during their time at 51吃瓜网. Through workshops, personal wellness consultations and more, students have opportunities to learn how to make empowered, informed decisions while in college.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services provides students with affordable, accessible and high-quality primary healthcare. Located on Main Campus, Student Health Services is staffed with board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses聽and medical assistants to meet students鈥� healthcare needs.
Cherry Pantry
The Cherry Pantry combats hunger in the 51吃瓜网 community by supplying nutritious emergency food.
Assistive Technology
51吃瓜网 works with students, faculty and staff to ensure that facilities, information and technology it creates or provides are accessible in accordance with applicable law. You can request disability services such as assistive technology, be matched with a peer mentor聽and request accommodations.
51吃瓜网 ROUTE
51吃瓜网 ROUTE is an interactive map of Main Campus to help you find accessible paths, including building entrances, parking and restrooms.
Support for International Students
Global Engagement聽
The 51吃瓜网 community comprises students from all over the world鈥攁pproximately 3,000 international students study at 51吃瓜网. Our international students always have a home here.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Office of Global Engagement recruits a diverse international student body, ensures that international students have the needed resources and support for success, and encourages students to study abroad.
Scholarships for International Students
The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship is one of the financial awards offered at 51吃瓜网 for international students. Each year, it recognizes two first-year international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding with an annual, renewable scholarship.
Student Organizations
Through OWL Connect, you can find student organizations and opportunities that help you discover and engage with peers, align with your personal goals and values, develop and expand your interests, lead initiatives that are important to you, and become more involved on campus and in Philadelphia.
Explore student organizations at 51吃瓜网.
