Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives

Your NSO Daily Digest

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Hello International Students of the Class of 2028!

Welcome to your third day of International Student Orientation! Below you'll find more information about today's events. Events bolded and marked [MANDATORY] are events that you must attend.

Today's weather will be warm, with a high of 75 degrees. Make sure to stay hydrated by stopping by at our Hospitality Booths for some cold drinks!

If you have any questions or would like to know more information about any of the New Student Orientation (NSO) programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS), all around campus in light blue and navy blue t-shirts.

- NSOAI Staff

Today's Calendar

Please see the NSO main calendar or NSO Daily Digest Day 1 email for the full list of general population NSO events.

International Student Help Table

Houston Hall, Main Lobby | 9am-3pm

Just arrived on campus? Have all your questions answered here at the international student help table! Our PHINS will address any concerns regarding where to go and what to do.

Campus Tour through Scavenger Hunt

College Green | 10am-12pm

Rain Location: Meyerson Hall B1

Get better acquainted with the campus by going on this scavenger hunt! You will be assigned to a team with a PHINS leader and the first team to complete all the missions will be rewarded with Penn merch!!

[MANDATORY] International Student Info Session

Meyerson Hall B1 | 1:30pm-4pm

This mandatory information session will introduce students to staff from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and its key immigration
services and integration programs. It will also feature members from the Assembly of International Students (AIS) who will talk about life at Penn as an international student. There will be trivia at the end where you could win a waterproof JBL speaker and other prizes! Register here

Download International Orientation Schedule PDF

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.

We can't wait to see you on campus soon!

Learn More About Moving In Here!

TAP Phase 2 is Live!

You will not be required to complete a quiz during this phase of TAP. However, this content contains essential information regarding mandatory NSO programming where attendance will be taken. Failure to attend mandatory NSO events could result in a registration hold on your student record.

Visit TAP Phase 2!