fINANcIAl INfORmATION provider of your choosing . International students are generally advised to apply for alternative loans with a creditworthy U .S . citizen/permanent . It is important that you follow the instructions provided by the Wharton Financial Aid Office if you plan to finance your education through loans . If you have questions on financing your education, you can contact Wharton’s Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office, 111 Vance Hall; tel: 215 .898 .8728 fax: 215 .898 .0120; or by e-mail: financialaid@wharton .upenn .edu . UNIvERSITy EmPlOymENT Federal regulations require that all of a student’s academic year earnings be considered a resource in determining financial need . Consequently, students receiving financial aid who obtain work need to inform the University’s Office of Student Financial Services . Any job earnings may result in a reduction of the financial aid award . Teaching and Research Assistantships <strong>MBA</strong> students are occasionally able to obtain a teaching or research assistantship through one of Wharton’s academic departments, research centers, or administrative offices . Time commitment and remuneration vary with the position . Qualified students should contact the department(s) of their choice directly . For a list of department addresses and telephone numbers, refer to the telephone directory at the end of this book . Finally, you are not limited to the Wharton School in your search for an assistantship . <strong>Your</strong> skills and expertise may be attractive to other schools within the University . Residential Advisors Each year, the University hires graduate students and upperclassmen to serve as residential advisors . Duties include counseling undergraduates on personal, social, and academic matters, and helping to plan dorm activities . Remuneration includes a furnished room and, in some cases, a cash stipend . Completed applications must be filed in January for the following academic year . Late applications are assigned a waiting list status and are considered as positions become available . Applications and further information can be obtained from the Office of Housing & Conference Services, 3901 Locust Walk, 215 .573 .3676 or from the website at: . Employment for Spouses Spouses interested in obtaining employment at the University should file an application with The Penn Job Center (Unique Advantage), 3550 Market Street, Suite 110 (Science Center), Philadelphia, 19104, phone 215 .222 .2246, website at: . Spouses who are not U .S . citizens must make sure to meet necessary visa requirements . For details, please consult the Office of International <strong>Program</strong>s, 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W, phone 215 .898 .4661, website at: . 82 Other Part-Time Employment The Office of Student Employment at the University maintains a comprehensive listing of nontechnical employment opportunities, both on campus and in Philadelphia . Students who wish to obtain part-time employment should visit this office, located in the Franklin Building . The Philadelphia area offers numerous opportunities for Wharton students to earn money during the year . In the past, students have found employment in local firms . Since few Wharton Graduate classes are held on Friday, job opportunities are sometimes feasible for students who wish to work then . Students who are not U .S . citizens should check visa requirements with International Scholar and Student Services, 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W, phone 215 .898 .4661 or check the website at: . STUDENT cREDIT UNION The University of Pennsylvania Student Federal Credit Union opened its doors in April 1987 . It has since gone on to become the nation’s largest student-run credit union, with over $7 .1 million in assets and approximately 6,200 members . Membership in UPSFCU is open to all Penn students and alumni, and offers services that focus on student’s special needs . These include share (savings) and share draft (checking) accounts, MAC ATM cards, credit cards, CDs, and travelers checks . In addition, UPSFCU offers a variety of loans specifically designed for students . These include credit history loans, graduate assistance loans, computer loans, travel, and transition loans . UPSFCU is located 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 431A . Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a .m . to 5 p .m . UPSFCU also offers bank by phone services . For more information call 215 .898 .9697 or check the website at: .
Wharton/Penn Resources and Policies Wharton Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Wharton Operations (Scheduling and Facilities Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 <strong>MBA</strong> Career Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 University Policies and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 83
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