New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Your Transfer NSO Daily Digest

Thursday, August 22, 2019 

Hello Transfer Students!

Here’s the lineup for Thursday. Note that events marked as [M] are mandatory.

For today’s weather, we’re expecting mostly sunny with a high of 93°

If you have any questions or would like more information about any of the NSO programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the PHINS, all around campus in light blue and dark blue polos, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or call us at 215-898-7000.

Transfer Mentorship Program 

The Transfer Mentorship Program helps incoming transfer students assimilate into the Penn community. By pairing each incoming transfer student with a current student, new transfers will be provided insight on the various academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities that are available at Penn. Mentors are also there to support their transfer mentees throughout the transition process. All incoming transfer students are encouraged to apply. The application takes less than 10 minutes to fill out. Responses will be used to match new students to mentors with similar interests and passions. Also, join our Facebook Group for more updates and events throughout the academic year. 

Morning & Afternoon Events 

10am-2:30pm
BRUNCH
Join Penn Dining for the Café Crash Course! Who is open for Late Night? What is Green2Go? When is Meal Exchange? Where is the best burger on campus? How do I get the most from my Swipes? Give us 3 weeks and we’ll show you what #PennCraves!
Location: Hill, Kings Court English, NCH, and 1920 Commons dining halls. Brunch at Penn Hillel, 11:30am-2pm.

[M] 10am-12pm
TRANSFER ADVISING SESSION: THE COLLEGE
Get instructions on The College’s procedures, policies, requirements, and curricular options.
Location: 208, ARCH

[M] 11am-12:30pm
TRANSFER ADVISING SESSION: NURSING
Have your transfer credit and plan of study questions answered during this advising session with Penn Nursing.
Location: 207, Fagin Hall

[M] 11am
TRANSFER ADVISING SESSION: ENGINEERING
Learn about transferring credits, registration, and course selection.
Location: 108, Towne Building

[M] 11am-1pm
TRANSFER ADVISING SESSION: WHARTON
Wharton staff address concerns such as registration, prior credits, and requirements.
Location: G95, Huntsman Hall

2pm-3pm
WRITING DIAGNOSTIC FOR JUNIOR TRANSFERS
The Critical Writing Program (CWP) invites junior transfer students to complete their writing diagnostic. The writing diagnostic is a required part of the transfer credit application. Please bring your laptops to complete the writing diagnostic. If you do not own one, CWP will have some on hand for students to borrow. Please note this is only for junior transfer students. Second-year transfer students can email Dr. Matthew Osborn (mjosborn@sas.upenn.edu) for placement into an appropriate writing seminar.
Location: Golkin Room, Houston Hall