Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Transfer Student Orientation

Daily Digest

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Hello Transfer Students!

Welcome to your seventh day of Transfer Student Orientation! Below you'll find more information about today's events.

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

Transfer Bowls & Brochures

 Rodin Rooftop Lounge | 3pm-4pm

Join all transfers for yogurt bowls and learn about affinity organizations, extracurriculars on campus, and other wellness opportunities for transfer students.

New & Old Transfer Student Mixer

Gutmann College House Lawn | 4pm-6pm

Rain Location: Rodin Rooftop Lounge 

Join all transfers to socialize with transfers throughout Penn. Boba tea will be served.

Summer Soirée at PAFA

Bus Locations: 40th St & Walnut St, and 39th St & Spruce St | 6:30pm-9pm

Step into an evening of elegance and wonder at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), and you just might forget where the summer ends and the night begins. Wear your best summer attire. TSO wristbands and Penn IDs required for entry. Please do not bring any large bags.

Bus departures start at 6:30pm. The last bus will leave campus at 7:15pm.

Dining Café Hours For Sunday, August 24

Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed on Penn Dining website. The options for today are listed below. 

Brunch: 10am-2pm

Hill and 1920 Commons (Halal available)

Dinner: 5pm-8pm

Hill, 1920 Commons, Kings Court English House (Halal available), and Falk Hillel (Kosher available).