Philomathean Society
| Philomathean Society | |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 2, 1813 University of Pennsylvania |
| Type | Literary |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | Sic itur ad astra "Thus we proceed to the stars} |
| Publication | Philomel, Autophage |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | Philo |
| Headquarters | Fourth Floor, College Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States |
| Website | www.philomathean.org |
Philomathean Society /ˌfaɪloʊˈmeɪθiən/ of the University of Pennsylvania is a collegiate literary society, one of the oldest student groups at the university, and one of the oldest continuously-existing collegiate literary societies in the United States. Founded in 1813, its goal is "to promote the learning of its members and to increase the academic prestige of the University."