WHO WE ARE
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) is the official student government representing graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania. We champion the interests of students across all twelve graduate schools (G12) as well as several campus affinity groups (IDEAL), collaborating closely with administrators to ensure student perspectives drive policy. Our General Assembly (GA) is proportionally composed of graduate and professional students elected by each G12 member, as well as IDEAL representatives. The GA elects our President, Vice Presidents, and Council Chairs, who in turn appoint Directors and Deputies to help execute GAPSA essential functions and special projects. The GA convenes biweekly on Wednesday evenings, which you can learn more about here.
WHAT WE DO
ADVOCACY
We participate in Board of Trustees and University Council sessions, and hold regular meetings with Penn's President and Provost to communicate graduate and professional student concerns.
FUNDING
GAPSA is responsible for funding graduate student governments, student groups, student-led initiatives, and individual student grants.
EVENTS
GAPSA plans academic, cultural, and social events both large and small to keep students connected to and engaged in life at Penn.
