Thank you for your interest in joining the Kite and Key Society! The Kite and Key Tour Guiding programs are run out of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located on the ground floor of Claudia Cohen Hall. The office cannot fully operate without the amazing time and effort our tour guides and day hosts put in assisting visiting guests. Currently, Live Student Chats and Digging Deeper Panels are being held virtually.

The Kite & Key Society is not accepting applications at this time.

Once an application is submitted, you may be prompted to sign up for a first-round interview time. Should you perform well in your first-round interview, you will move on to the final round of interviews the following week. All communications regarding application status are made as soon as possible.

Kite & Key Society Applicant Requirements :

  • Currently a full-time undergraduate student. Only the Class of 2026 and 2027 is eligible to apply.

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and in good standing with the University.

  • Must have excellent communication skills.

  • Ability to represent Penn effectively to prospective students, parents, current students, alumni, faculty and staff.

  • Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

  • Availability to give at least one tour a week. (approximately 1.5 hours)

  • Availability to attend the mandatory Training Sessions throughout the semester. Please see below.

Kite & Key Society Training Requirements :

All new members are expected to complete formal training in the same semester as applying. Only upon completion of training will you be inducted into the Kite & Key Society as an official member.

  • Attend Training Retreat: Approximately 6 hours the weekend of your acceptance into the Training Class

  • Attend Keys Workshops: Once a week, 90-minute sessions for approximately five weeks.

  • Complete weekly training steps by the predetermined deadlines. All Training Class members are expected to complete training in a timely manner.

For any questions or concerns regarding the application or information listed above, please fill out the form below.