Student Governance
The Quad Board – the collective name for the four arms of undergraduate student governance in Penn Engineering. Together, these student-led organizations oversee programming, funding, and advocacy that enhance student life experiences and build a welcoming, supportive community.
ESAC (Engineering Student Activities Council)
- Serves as the umbrella organization for all undergraduate engineering student groups.
- Coordinates funding, event logistics, and acts as a liaison between clubs, administration, and SEAS leadership.
- Plans large-scale social events such as E-Day, E-Formal, etc.
- Visit ESAC: pennesac.com
EDAB (Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board)
- Works directly with staff and faculty to implement initiatives that enrich the learning and welfare of Penn Engineering undergraduates.
- Advise on policy and design programming to improve Penn Engineering.
- Seeks input from all student levels and faculty to inform administrative decision-making.
- Visit EDAB: https://www.edabpenn.com/
PEC (Penn Engineering Council)
- Acts as the professional development, academic mentorship, and travel-funding arm of the Quad Board.
- Sponsors events such as faculty-student coffee chats, career panels, and professional development workshops.
- Eligible clubs and organizations may apply for funding or sponsorship opportunities.
- Visit PEC: pennengineeringcouncil.com
USABE (Underrepresented Student Advisory Board in Engineering)
- Promotes inclusion, representation, and community for underrepresented students in engineering.
- Advised by the Cora Ingrum Center, USABE collaborates with identity-based and advocacy organizations.
- Hosts community events, supports mentoring programs, and represents students in leadership discussions.
- Visit USABE: https://www.usabepenn.com/
Clubs & Organizations
Join a Club/Attend an Event
- Explore the ESAC Member Organizations directory for current clubs and contact information.
- Attend the Engineering Student Activities Fair (ESAF) each Fall and Spring to meet club representatives and learn how to get involved.
- Reach out to club leaders or ESAC for guidance on joining.
- Check out upcoming events through Penn Engineering Weekly.
Start a New Club
- All students are welcome to start a new club during the open club registration window(s). Generally, ESAC hears new club applications in October of each year.
- Once recognized, your club becomes eligible for funding, event support, and official publicity through SEAS.
- ESAC works closely with (SAC) Student Allocations Commission to ensure all ESAC clubs are also registered with SAC. [add link]
Club Resources
- Event Support & Space: With ESAC recognition, clubs can request to use space in Penn Engineering on this website.
- Funding Guidelines: With ESAC recognition, clubs have access to some ESAC funding and other financial management support from Penn Engineering.