Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
Transfer Student Orientation
Daily Digest
Monday, August 17, 2026
Hello Transfer Students!
Welcome to your first day of Transfer Student Orientation! Below you'll find more information about today's events. Events bolded and marked [MANDATORY] are events that you must attend.
If you have any questions or would like to know more information about any of the New Student Orientation (NSO) events, look for our well-trained Orientation Leaders, PHINS (Peers Helping Integrate New Students) all around campus in light blue and navy blue t-shirts.
Today's Calendar
NSO Hospitality Booths
34th St & Walnut St, 37th St & Locust Walk, College Green | 10am-3pm
Staff are available to answer all of your questions.
New Transfer Welcome Picnic & Dessert Reception
Gutmann College House Lawn | 6pm-8pm
Rain Location: Gutmann College House MPR 101
Join us after move-in to share catered food and desserts. Let the fun of NSO begin!
Move-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.
TAP Phase 1 Quiz Due Tonight at 11:59pm!
During TAP Phase One, you must:
- Complete the video assignment: Penn’s Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies: An Introduction to Title VI.
- Complete the reading assignment: Penn Reading Project.
- Pass the TAP Phase One Quiz: Your grade must be 80% or higher (which breaks down to a minimum score of 24 out of 30).
TAP Phase 2 will go live on Wednesday, August 19! Your in-person attendance at the mandatory events are required during Phase 2.
Failure to attend mandatory NSO events could result in a registration hold placed on your student record, and you'll be unable to register for your Spring 2027 courses.
Dining Café Hours For Monday, August 17
Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed on Penn Dining website. The options for today are listed below.
Lunch: 11am-4:30pm
Hill College House, 1920 Commons, and Falk Hillel (Kosher available)
Dinner: 5pm-8pm
Hill College House, 1920 Commons, and Falk Hillel (Kosher available)
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