Charter and Statutes

The Charter and the Statutes of the University of Pennsylvania are the foundational governance documents of the Board of Trustees. They are adopted and amended by the Trustees.

University of Pennsylvania Charter

Originally granted in 1753.

Charter

Statutes of the University of Pennsylvania

As amended on June 12, 2026.

Statutes

Meeting Schedule of the Trustees


Stated Meetings of the Trustees are held three times each fiscal year - in the fall, winter, and spring. 

The Executive, Budget and Finance, and Audit, Compliance, and Risk committees also meet at various times between Board of Trustees meetings.

 

View meeting schedules 

 

Trustee Meeting Minutes

To access prior minutes of the Board of Trustees, please visit the Archives website