Frequently Asked Questions

To help you plan your trip, a complete list of events and programming sponsored by Penn Dental Medicine is be available here in the About the Weekend section. Typical events and programs at the School begin early Friday afternoon and run through Saturday evening. We encourage classes to organize specific class events on Saturday evening though there are instances when classes decide to organize on Friday evening instead.

University programming is available at www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend. Please note there may be separate registration or additional fees for events not sponsored by Penn Dental Medicine.

To help plan your visit to Philadelphia, we have included information in the Hotel & Travel Plan section.

There are no dress requirements for Friday and Saturday events. If you are participating in the parade and picnic on Saturday, comfortable shoes and clothing are strongly encouraged as we procession down Locust Walk to the picnic location.

Penn Dental Medicine merchandise will be available for purchase in the atrium of the Robert Schattner Center.

Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Payment options include credit card, cash, or check.

Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to register online»

Multi-day and Single-day passes are available at the below price points. Passes permit attendance at events being offered at Penn Dental Medicine including the Friday evening reception and Saturday picnic at Lauder College House.

$75, Adult 2-Day Pass | Includes Friday AND Saturday events at Penn Dental Medicine

$50, Adult 1-Day Pass | Includes Friday OR Saturday events at Penn Dental Medicine

$30, Child 2-Day Pass (Age 6-16) | Includes Friday AND Saturday events at Penn Dental Medicine

$15, Child 1-Day Pass (Age 6-16) | Includes Friday OR Saturday events at Penn Dental Medicine

* Children 5 and under may attend for free.

Registration materials will be available in the atrium of the Robert Schattner Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Those who have pre-registered for the Penn Dental Alumni Weekend should make the Registration Table in the School’s atrium their first stop on campus. There you will pick up your name badge, information about the weekend, and a Penn Dental Medicine Alumni give-a-way (1 per adult registered). If you have registered for or are interested in attending programs offered by Penn’s undergraduate Alumni Weekend program, registration may be required in advance. Please review and register at www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend.

To change or cancel your registration, please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215-898-8951. There will be no refunds for cancellations after Friday, May 9.
**Please note: cancellations for accommodations must be made directly with the hotel.

If you are having trouble registering online, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215-898-8951.

Shuttle service from hotels to campus will not be available this year. Please utilize campus parking lots, taxi or ride app options, or public transportation systems to visit Penn’s campus. The University will have a looping shuttle available around campus on Friday and Saturday, as well as the ADA van (ADA information will be shared to those who indicate their needs on the registration website).

Visitor parking is available in lots throughout campus. The nearest lot to the School is Garage 40 at 40th and Walnut Streets (entrance on Walnut). In and out privileges are not available. Hourly parking rates apply.

For more information, call the Parking Office directly at 215.898.8667 or visit their website at www.upenn.edu/parking. Additional lots include:

• Penn Museum Garage: 3220 South Street (entrance on Convention Avenue)
• Garage 34: 34th & Chestnut Streets (entrance on 34th Street)
• Garage 38: 38th & Walnut Streets (entrance on 38th Street)

All maps of campus are available here. You can click on an area of the campus map to narrow your search and find more detail about directions and building information.

Please be sensitive to your classmates and use your best judgement if you plan to bring children to your reunion events. Unless otherwise noted in the program, parents are asked not to bring children to adult events. The Saturday Parade and Alumni Picnic, as well as all panels and tours at the School are family-friendly events.

Yes, there are a variety of fun activities for children throughout the weekend as well as arts, crafts, and entertainment specifically at Penn’s Fun Zone locations on Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 PM.

We can accommodate almost any dietary need or restriction. Kosher meals or vegetarian options can be accommodated by notifying us at least one week prior to Alumni Weekend. Please include your specific restrictions or requests when registering or contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215-898-8951 or megcon@upenn.edu.

You will have the ability to view the “See Who’s Coming” link once registration for the weekend begins in the new year. In the meantime, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215-898-8951 or alumni@dental.upenn.edu for information on class efforts.

Use MyPenn, the Penn alumni online community, to find fellow Dental graduates. As a registered member, the directory is a great resource for personal and professional networking. Many alumni are also following Penn Dental Medicine on Facebook and LinkedIn!

The Penn Dental Medicine Annual Giving Fund provides essential support for the School’s highest priorities, funds critical to the School’s success in adapting programs to stay at the forefront of dental medicine. To make a gift today, please visit our secure online giving page.

Information about giving to Penn Dental Medicine including Annual Giving, Planned Giving, or Take a Seat can be found here »

You can make a gift online using the School’s secure online giving page or by calling the School’s Office of Institutional Advancement at 215-898-8951.