The Biomedical Library has more than 170,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 2,800 journals. The Population Studies Center, Lauder Institute, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Center for the study of Aging, Real Estate Center and the Early American Studies Center support research in the social sciences. For field research in ecology, the University is located within reach of a variety of habitats, including the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Penn's Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia's major institution devoted to contemporary art, works cooperatively with the Graduate School of Fine Arts and the departments of architecture and art history on symposia, seminars, and lectures related to their exhibitions. There are several residential options including both apartment and suite living arrangements for single and married students.
Most graduate students live off campus where housing is available.
Financial Aid Applicants who indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for financial assistance are automatically considered for all awards for which they are eligible, including University fellowships and teaching and research assistantships. More than 90 percent of incoming doctoral students are awarded full support, including tuition, fees and maintenance stipened. Most doctoral programs admit students for September only. Beginning this fall, applicants may apply to most programs on-line using Penn ExpressApp at the World Wide address below. Who to Contact Interested students should write to the address below or browse the on-line Graduate Catalog on the World Wide Web.