Hello Academic & Campus Partners!

We hope you are having a great summer.  With New Student Orientation 2026 just around the corner from August 19-24, we would love for you to get involved! Take a look at our Events at a Glance page to get a preview of what is to come.

Registration is now open for NSO Preceptorials! We hope that you will consider taking part in this opportunity, and we thank you in advance for your support in welcoming students to campus!

Host an NSO Preceptorial

Preceptorials are not-for-credit educational sessions designed to highlight the University’s intellectual richness, foster a sense of belonging within our shared community, and help students shape their Penn experience.

These sessions focus on these key areas: Academic Life, America 250, Civic Engagement, Community Building, Cultural Awareness, and Wellness.

Preceptorials typically run 45 to 90 minutes and may be offered multiple times during the available time blocks. While small-group interaction is encouraged, larger sessions can also be accommodated. NSO Preceptorials will take place on Saturday, August 22, anytime between 10am to 2pm.

We can help you to reserve a room from a limited selection and promote your Preceptorial to new students! Preceptorials can be hosted by Penn faculty, staff, and registered student organizations. The deadline to submit a Preceptorial is Monday, August 3.

Meet the NSOAI Team

Want to meet the diligent cohort of interns working around the clock to make new student orientation memorable for the new incoming students? Visit NSOAI's website and drop on by our Instagram account!