Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives
Your NSO Daily Digest
Thursday, August 25, 2021
Hello Quakers!
All members of the Class of 2025 are required to check-in with their PHINS Orientation Group at 10am either on Penn Commons (Groups 1-60) or College Green (Groups 61-120) and have their attendance recorded.
PHINS Orientation Groups tour campus, eat brunch, enjoy a presentation on Safe Living at Penn, and receive the official NSO wristband. The NSO wristband is required for access to all meals and events.
Safe Living Prerequisite
In preparation for today’s Safe Living presentation, you should review the content included in TAP Module 4: Safe Living & Public Safety.
PHINS Orientation Group Look-Up
If you are unsure of what group you are in, please visit the online PHINS Orientation Group Look-Up. This site provides information on your PHINS Orientation Group and mandatory meeting times and locations throughout NSO.
Masks & PennOpen Pass Daily Symptom Checks
Please wear a mask at all orientation events. Additionally, all students are now required to complete PennOpen Pass daily symptom checks. You may be asked to show a Green Pass at orientation events, so fill out your daily symptom check here.
For today’s weather, we are again expecting a sunny, hot, and humid forecast, with a high of 92 degrees.
Events marked [M] are mandatory. Please note that failure to attend mandatory events where attendance is taken, could result in a hold being placed on your spring 2022 registration.
If you have any questions or would like more information about any of the NSO programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the PHINS, all around campus in light blue and dark blue t-shirts, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or email us provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu.
- NSO Staff
Event Spotlight:
Penn Traditions Highball to Hey Day Carnival
College Green | 8:30pm-10:30pm
Are you ready to learn all of Penn’s most exciting traditions? Prepare for your time at Penn and beyond as Penn Traditions hosts a party with food, games, huge prizes, and fun!
Today's Calendar
[M] PHINS Orientation Group Meet-Up
Penn Commons/College Green | 10am-10:30am
Groups 1-60 (Red Wristbands) – Penn Commons
Groups 61-120 (Blue Wristbands) – College Green
To Find Your Group Number and Activities Locations visit https://www.nso.upenn.edu/phins-lookup.
[M] PHINS Orientation Group Activities & Safe Living
Various Locations | 10:30am-2pm
Groups 1-60 (Red Wristbands):
- Safe Living from 10:30am-12pm
- Lunch & Campus Tour from 12:30pm-2pm
Groups 61-120 (Blue Wristbands)
- Lunch & Campus Tour from 10:30am-12pm
- Safe Living from 12:30pm-2pm
To Find Your Group Number and Activities Locations visit https://www.nso.upenn.edu/phins-lookup.
Dinner
Various Locations | 5pm-8pm
Hill, Kings Court English, Lauder, and 1920 Commons dining cafes. Kosher dinner available from 4pm-7pm at Hillel.
Penn Traditions Highball to Hey Day Carnival
College Green | 8:30pm-10:30pm
Are you ready to learn all of Penn’s most exciting traditions? Prepare for your time at Penn and beyond as Penn Traditions hosts a party with food, games, huge prizes, and fun! Learn Penn songs, preview events for each year on campus, get your class pennant, and sign your class banner at our outdoor carnival!
Accessing Your Group Number
Follow these easy steps to access your orientation group number and find all locations for mandatory group activities! Attendance will be taken when you meet up with your PHINS leaders. Failure to attend these events will result in a hold on your registration.
Login with your PennKey
Find your PennID Number under your picture on PennInTouch
Enter your PennID Number at the bottom of the page to view your group information
More detailed instructions with pictures can be found at https://www.nso.upenn.edu/phins-lookup.
TAP Phase Two is Live!
TAP Phase Two is officially live! In this Canvas module, you will find new information on the following:
- Welcome to Penn's Campus
- New Student Orientation (NSO) Expectations & Mandatory Events
- PRP Prep Session & FAQ
- Speak About It
You will not be required to complete a quiz during this phase of TAP. However, this content must be reviewed prior to your mandatory in-person PHINS Orientation Group Meet-Ups and NSO programming where attendance will be taken. Failure to attend these small group activities could result in a registration hold being placed on your student record.
Specific Population Programming
While all new students are invited to take part in NSO from August 25-30, there is also some specific population programming happening this week. Be sure to use the filters on our NSO Events Calendar to find out about events that are specifically curated for you!
Daily Rewind - Wednesday 8/25
Here’s a quick review of events from yesterday!
First-Year Students moved in across campus.
Students and their families were able to walk through Houston Hall and learn about many different organizations throughout campus at the Hub@Penn Expo.
President Amy Gutmann welcomed students to campus during her First-Year Move-In College House Visits. Of course, she had some help from our Penn Quaker!
COVID-19 Reminders
Upon arrival to campus, all students must be tested once for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Click here to register for your gateway COVID-19 test.
Please remember to wear a mask at all orientation events.
Connect with NSO!
- Join the Penn Class of 2025 Facebook Page
- Follow us on all our social media channels to keep up with NSO!
- Explore our website and what we have to offer!
