Upcoming Undergraduate Events | Department of English

April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
End-of-Year Party for English Majors and Minors 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Judith Rodin Undergraduate English Lounge (2nd floor) Fisher-Bennett Hall You're invited! Faculty, majors, and minors will gather in Fisher-Bennett Hall on April 30, 2026 for an end-of-year celebration. Winners of the annual Department of English essay prizes will be announced as we celebrate a fabulous year at Penn!

May 18, 2026 (Monday)
Class of 2026 Commencement Reception 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Judith Rodin Undergraduate English Lounge Fisher-Bennett Hall, Second Floor The Department of English and Department of Cinema and Media Studies invite you to toast the graduating English and CIMS Majors and Minors of the University of Pennsylvania Class of 2026! Champagne and light refreshments will be served!