Student Governance
Graduate Student Engineering Government (GSEG)
- GSEG is the official governance body for Penn Engineering graduate students – Master’s and PhD students alike.
- It works in partnership with GAPSA (Graduate and Professional Student Assembly) and the GSC (Graduate Student Center) to advocate for graduate-specific student needs.
- GSEG funds departmental group events and projects each year.
- GSEG plans events like monthly happy hours and monthly food pick-ups.
- Visit GSEG: gseg.seas.upenn.edu
How to Participate
- Attend a monthly GSEG General Assembly meeting – the dates and times differ, though historically, they have been hosted once a month around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Towne building.
- Stay informed through the GSEG newsletter! The newsletter goes out every Monday or Tuesday from stulife@seas.upenn.edu.
- Contact the team at gseg@seas.upenn.edu for questions or proposals.
Clubs & Organizations
Find a Graduate Club
- For a complete list, visit GSEG’s website. Graduate club policy is overseen by GSEG, OAS, GAPSA, and GSC.
- Club missions range from professional networking to cultural and wellness-based communities.
- Many collaborate with other G12+ clubs or other university-wide groups to host events and other outreach activities.
Form a Group or Start a Project
- Email GSEG at gseg@seas.upenn.edu to start a new group or propose a cross-departmental initiative.
- Funding and other support may be available to newly forming groups and projects.
Club Resources
- Event Support & Space: With GSEG-sponsorship, graduate clubs can request to use space in Penn Engineering on this website.
Funding Guidelines: With GSEG-sponsorship, graduate clubs have access to some GSEG funding and other financial management support from Penn Engineering.