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Guidance for international programs and activities is available through Global Support Services. We provide tools and consultation enabling you and your activity to move forward.
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International Program Development & Management
General & Administrative Information
The following resources are available to support faculty and staff when conducting Penn business outside of the United States. For information on finances, banking and insurance please review our Program Administration page.
International Agreements
Before an agreement can be signed, it must be reviewed by both the Executive Director of Global Initiatives and the Executive Director of Global Support Services to ensure that your institutional agreement conforms to the University guidelines and to determine the appropriate signatory.
To get started please review the International Agreement FAQs.
For more information please contact:
Artemis Koch, Executive Director of Global Support Services
Phone: +1-215-898-4665
Tax & Legal Matters
Entity Registration Requirements
Registration and reporting requirements are critical to ensure compliance with foreign governments. Extensive or significant engagement by Penn in a foreign country may trigger applicability of foreign insurance requirements, labor and tax laws.
In order to determine whether a registration is needed, please see the International Activity Questionnaire.
For more information contact GSS.
Use of the Penn Name
Consult with Office of the Secretary to ensure compliance with the University’s education and research missions and to promote its objects. The University also regulates the use of University of Pennsylvania, Penn, names of schools and programs, its shield, insignia, trademarks and logos.
For more information contact:
Alison McGhie, Senior Director of Operations & Technology
Phone: +1-215-573-5048
People Operations Abroad
Travel Logistics & Tools
Find resources to assist with travel planning like visas, ticketing, and technology requirements.
International Program Development & Management
General & Administrative Information
The following resources are available to support faculty and staff when conducting Penn business outside of the United States. For information on finances, banking and insurance please review our Program Administration page.
International Agreements
Before an agreement can be signed, it must be reviewed by both the Executive Director of Global Initiatives and the Executive Director of Global Support Services to ensure that your institutional agreement conforms to the University guidelines and to determine the appropriate signatory.
To get started please review the International Agreement FAQs.
For more information please contact:
Artemis Koch, Executive Director of Global Support Services
Phone: +1-215-898-4665
Tax & Legal Matters
Entity Registration Requirements
Registration and reporting requirements are critical to ensure compliance with foreign governments. Extensive or significant engagement by Penn in a foreign country may trigger applicability of foreign insurance requirements, labor and tax laws.
In order to determine whether a registration is needed, please see the International Activity Questionnaire.
For more information contact GSS.
Use of the Penn Name
Consult with Office of the Secretary to ensure compliance with the University’s education and research missions and to promote its objects. The University also regulates the use of University of Pennsylvania, Penn, names of schools and programs, its shield, insignia, trademarks and logos.
For more information contact:
Alison McGhie, Senior Director of Operations & Technology
Phone: +1-215-573-5048
People Operations Abroad
Travel Logistics & Tools
Find resources to assist with travel planning like visas, ticketing, and technology requirements.
