Quaker Days 2024
The Daily Pennsylvanian welcomes the Class of 2028 to Penn! The Quaker Days Special Issue explores the need-to-know information for newly accepted students and their families. The DP’s coverage in this issue explores admissions, student life, housing and dining, and more. Again, welcome to Penn and please enjoy this edition of the DP.
Admissions
Penn extends test-optional policy for Class of 2029 while some Ivies reinstate testing requirement
The Penn Admissions announcement did not include any rationale for the extension.
From Ghana to Maryland, meet five members of the Early Decision class of 2028
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five members of the Class of 2028 about their backgrounds, aspirations, and what drew them to choose Penn.
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2028 amid increase in applications
Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University’s announcement.
Academics
Africana Studies class studies history of Black students, faculty, and staff at Penn
The professors who teach AFRC 1187 and students currently enrolled spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about why the class is important.
Penn to become first Ivy League school to offer undergraduate degree in artificial intelligence
Students and faculty expressed excitement for the new engineering degree in AI, which will be available to students next school year.Campus Life
Penn students left 'panicked and puzzled' by competitive Wharton club application process
Students voiced frustration about clubs prioritizing personal connections and technical abilities.
