Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Transfer Student Orientation

Daily Digest

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Hello Transfer Students!

Welcome to your third 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. Traditional undergraduate New Student Orientation (NSO) also begins today.

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

[MANDATORY] Transfer Student Info Session II

College Hall, Room 200 | 10am-12pm 

The tPHINS will let you know essential information all Penn students should know about Penn and Philly.

New Student Resources Fair & Campus Express Center

Houston Hall | 10am-3pm

"One-stop shop" for essential resources and services for all Penn students. Opportunity to meet and engage with Penn resources and get your questions answered.

TPHIN-Led Lunch

Meet at The Button, College Green | 12pm-2pm 

Chat with friends and meet new transfer students while trying Penn dining cafés. 

University City District & Philadelphia Walking Tours

Meet in front of Rodin College House | 3:30pm-6:30pm 

Join transfers for a tour throughout the University City District and areas in Philly.

Treats & Treasures at the Penn Libraries

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Check out the libraries after dinner to grab some treats and see some treasures! You can dance at a silent disco, try your hand at Quizzo (Philly Trivia), make a postcard, and more!

Please bring your Penn Card with you. You will need to swipe your Penn Card to enter Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

Dining Café Hours For Wednesday, August 19

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

Breakfast: 7am-10am

Hill College House, 1920 Commons, and Kings Court English House (Halal available)

Lunch: 11am-4:30pm

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

Dinner: 5pm-8pm

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