GradFest

GradFest is an annual, weeklong celebration of graduate and professional student life cosponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) and the Graduate Student Center.

Held annually in September, GradFest offers an opportunity to connect graduate and professional students throughout the University, while introducing our students to all the student organizations, resources, and opportunities available to them on campus and beyond. GradFest also serves as an unofficial Graduate Welcome Week for many graduate and professional students whose calendars do not align with the University academic calendar. We encourage partners and groups to use this opportunity to help orient new and returning students to the many opportunities to engage with Penn’s broader campus community during their graduate studies.

Visit the GradFest 2025 webpage for additional information and see all upcoming GradFest events below. 

2025 GradFest Events