Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives
Your NSO Daily Digest
Monday, August 22, 2022
Hello First-Generation and/or Lower-Income (FGLI) Students Of The Class of 2026!
Today is the day - First-Year move-in for specific population begins today! Below you'll find more information about today's events.
For today’s weather, we’re expecting a warm, rainy forecast, with a high of 84 degrees. Make sure to stay dry!
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
New Student Orientation Schedule is Live!
The New Student Orientation (NSO) schedule is packed with events that prepare you for your Penn career! Take a peek at some of the many programs that you have to look forward to this week. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS) Orientation Leader who will guide you through the week. Download a PDF version of our NSO Calendar here.
Today's Calendar
FGLI Welcome Center
Shleifer Family Penn First Plus Center | 9am-5pm
Meet the FGLI PHINS and members of the Penn First Plus team, pick up orientation materials, and head over to Houston Hall to get introduced to the resources available at the Student Services Expo and Campus Express.
FGLI Welcome Barbeque
Penn Commons | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Enjoy a meal and meet fellow FGLI students and staff from Penn First Plus and the Penn community.
Moving In Information
Safe travels for those moving in today!
Haven't been to campus before? Check out this campus map for information about parking garages and street directions.
In case you need to change your arrival time due to inclement weather or other unforeseen travel challenges, please email living@upenn.edu with any concerns.
We can't wait to see you on campus soon!
Specific Population Programming
While all new students are invited to take part in NSO from August 24-29, 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!
TAP Phase Two is Live!
TAP Phase Two is officially live!
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.
Dining Café Hours For Monday, August 21
Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed through the Penn Dining website here. The option for today is listed below.
Hill College House Dining Café
Breakfast: 7:30am-10:00am
Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-7:30pm
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