Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives

Your NSO Daily Digest

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Hello Quakers!

Rain or shine, NSO moves forward! See below for today's calendar of events. Penntracks Walking Tours have been canceled, but all other events are occurring as planned. There are no mandatory events today. Make sure to wear your wristband to events and dining.

For today’s weather, we are expecting thunderstorms and rain showers all day, with a high of 78 degrees.

Masks & PennOpen Pass Daily Symptom Checks
Please wear a mask at all orientation events. Additionally, all students are now required to complete PennOpen Pass daily symptom checks. You may be asked to show a Green Pass at orientation events, so fill out your daily symptom check here.

If you have any questions or would like more information about any NSO programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the PHINS, all around campus in light blue and dark blue t-shirts, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or email us provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu.

- NSO Staff

Today's Calendar: Saturday, August 28

Please note that Penntracks Walking Tours have been canceled.

Brunch

Various Locations | 10am-2pm

Wristbands are required to enter dining halls.

10am (Kosher at Hillel, 11am-2pm): Fisher Hassenfeld (1920 Commons), Hill (Hill Café), Kings Court English (Kings Court English Café), Lauder (Lauder Café)

11:30am (Kosher at Hillel, 11am-2pm): Du Bois (Falk Café), Gregory (Kings Court English Café), Riepe (Hill Café & Lauder Café), Stouffer (Kings Court English Café), Ware (1920 Commons)

NSO Preceptorials

Various Locations | 11am-2pm 

Preceptorials are informal, non-credit, conference-style sessions which offer a unique way for new students to take a closer look at the cultural, social, and intellectual environment at Penn. View and register for Preceptorials here.

Dinner

Various Locations | 5pm-8pm

Wristbands are required to enter dining halls.

Hill, Kings Court English, Lauder, and 1920 Commons dining cafes.

An Evening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art​ | 7:30pm-10pm

This is the gala event of NSO that everyone talks about! Enjoy music, dancing, and free admission to the world-class galleries! 

Chartered shuttle buses will arrive on-campus at 4000 Locust, 3700 Spruce, and 3399 Walnut starting at 7:00pm and will be continuously looping back and forth from the PMA and campus throughout the duration of the event.

Late Night Activities Fair

College Green; Rain Location: Houston Hall​ | 11pm-1am

Meet various student organization reps and participate in a late night party with food and activities.

Preceptorials are informal, non-credit, conference-style sessions which offer a unique way for new students to take a closer look at the cultural, social, and intellectual environment at Penn. During NSO, Preceptorials are on Saturday, August 28.

View some of our archived Preceptorials on our YouTube Channel and click the button below to register for the upcoming NSO Preceptorials! Please note that some outdoor Preceptorials have been canceled, so view the buttons below for the most updated information.

TAP Phase Two is Live!

TAP Phase Two is officially live! In this Canvas module, you will find new information on the following:

• Welcome to Penn's Campus 
• New Student Orientation (NSO) Expectations & Mandatory Events
• PRP Prep Session & FAQ
• Speak About It

You will not be required to complete a quiz during this phase of TAP. However, this content must be reviewed prior to your mandatory in-person PHINS Orientation Group Meet-Ups and NSO programming where attendance will be taken. Failure to attend these small group activities could result in a registration hold being placed on your student record.

COVID-19 Reminders

Upon arrival to campus, all students must be tested once for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Click here to register for your gateway COVID-19 test.

Please remember to wear a mask at all orientation events.

Still have questions?

For questions related to NSO, contact us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu.