ALUMNI
At the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), our students are prepared to become the next generation of scholars, practitioners, leaders, and change agents. They graduate committed to bringing innovation and passion to the pursuit of social good and positive social impact.
Alumni News
Learn how alumni from our highly respected degree programs are making a difference here in Philadelphia and around the world.
Career Opportunities
The Office of Career Services offers a variety of resources for alumni, from access to job boards and listservs to workshops, career fairs, the Penn Alumni Career Network, and more.
Networking
Attend career panels, employer presentations, and more, plus join QuakerNet to access alumni connections from SP2 and the broader University of Pennsylvania community.
Alumni Events
From regional events close to home to larger alumni weekends here on campus, there are lots of ways for you to connect with past and present Quakers.
Get Involved
Connect with alumni from your specific program through our Social Policy and Nonprofit Leadership alumni associations.
BE A MENTOR
Be that positive force in someone’s life by volunteering to mentor a current SP2 student through our Mentor Collective program.
ADMISSIONS
Alumni Referral Program
Help shape the next generation of changemakers by referring prospective students to the SP2 Admissions Office. We will be happy to waive the application fee for any applicant referred by an SP2 alumnus/a. To refer a prospective student, please send the applicant’s name and email address to Mary Mazzola, MSW, EdD, Associate Dean, Enrollment Management and Global Outreach, at mmazzola@sp2.upenn.edu.
Alumni Benefits
Here are some of the valuable services and benefits that are available to you as a Penn alum.
Transcript Request
The transcript is the official record of coursework and grades, per term, for each school attended within the University of Pennsylvania. It also displays degrees awarded, honors earned, academic notes and the GPA (if applicable).
- Official transcripts are handled by the Office of the University Registrar. Ordering details are available here.
- Master of Social Work Licensure – Alumni who need assistance with documentation for licensure should contact the SP2 Registrar by email at sp2registrar@sp2.upenn.edu.
Events
08/06
SP2’s Staff and Faculty Summer Gathering
Please join us for food, games and fun at SP2’s staff and summer gathering!
Events
08/07
Virtual MSSP Faculty Roundtable
Join us for a virtual meet-and-greet with your MSSP professors! Get to know the faculty, ask questions, and learn more about your upcoming classes and what to expect in the […]
News
Alumni
07/25
Alumni Q&A | Ayesha Amin, MSSP’18
SP2 alumna Ayesha Amin, MSSP’18, is a feminist activist, gender expert, and founder of Baithak – Challenging Taboos, a women-led grassroots organization advancing gender justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and climate justice across Pakistan. We reached out to her to learn more about her time at SP2 and the transformative work she’s leading.