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 justice 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.
Mentoring Opportunities
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 G.P.A. (if applicable).
- SP2 alumni who graduated in or after 1988 – Request a transcript through the Office of the University Registrar
- Alumni from the School of Social Work who graduated before 1988 – Request a transcript from the SP2 Registrar by email at sp2registrar@sp2.upenn.edu.
- Master of Social Work Licensure – Alumni who need assistance with documentation for licensure please contact the SP2 Registrar by email at sp2registrar@sp2.upenn.edu.
Events
11/28
DSW Online Information Session
Attend an online information session to learn more about the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) program. Program staff will be available to answer all of your questions about doctoral […]
Events
11/30
Defender Association Presentation
A team of staff and social workers from the Defender will be talking about the mission and work of the Defender Association and the role of social work in serving […]
News
Faculty & Research
11/22
SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy highlights the benefits of gender diversity in financial decision making
How can organizations and teams make better investments? By ensuring that gender diversity puts women at the center of financial decision making, according to Patience Marime-Ball, founder and CEO of […]