<p>walking on campus is so easy and you will want the exercise…driving to class as in chrisw example would be a nightmare. Just bring a bike that is what most ppl do. If you want to access anything in philly it is easily doable via public transport from penn. If you want to go to dc or new york it is very cheap by megabus or bolt. Plus, you will be busy enough that you wont be visiting ny or dc. The only time a car would be necessary is if you stay on campus over the summer and take frequent trips to the jersey shore or the beaches in maryland.</p>