Hello Transfer Students!
Can you believe that your journey at Penn is about to begin? Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is just 5 days away. We want to make sure that you have all of your questions answered before you arrive!
You'll find more information about TSO, NSO and more below:
- Thrive at Penn (TAP) for Transfer Students
- TSO & NSO Events Calendar
- Specific Population Orientation
- Move-in Information
- Specific Accommodation Requests
- Penn Violence Prevention Consent Circles
- Penn Parents & Families Orientation
If you have any questions regarding NSO events, please feel free to contact us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu. We can't wait to see you on campus next week!
Complete Transfer TAP Phase 1 & Quiz by Monday, August 17!
Thrive At Penn (TAP) is a mandatory online orientation program that readies incoming students for their Penn undergraduate career. TAP prepares students to make healthy choices as they begin their university experience and provides information about resources available to support student success.
As a Transfer Student, you will need to complete Transfer TAP. This will serve as an initial introduction to Penn and the resources Penn has to offer. Failure to complete and pass the quiz during Phase 1 will result a registration hold on your student record and you’ll be unable to register for your Spring 2027 courses.
How do I know if I completed all the requirements of TAP?
- During Phase One, you must:
- Complete the video requirement: Penn’s Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies: An Introduction to Title VI.
- Complete the reading assignment: Penn Reading Project.
- Pass the TAP Phase One Quiz: Your grade must be 80% or higher (which breaks down to a minimum score of 24 out of 30 in Phase One). If you do not have higher than 80%, you can click on the quiz and retake it.
- During Phase Two: Your attendance is required at the mandatory TSO & NSO events.
- During Phase Three: Your completion of the NSO Survey.
TSO & NSO Events Calendar
Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) and New Student Orientation (NSO) are packed with events that prepare you for your life at Penn! Check out some of the many events and opportunities that you have to look forward to!
If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your Transfer Peers Helping Integrate New Students (tPHINS) Orientation Leader, who will guide you throughout the week.
Specific Population Orientation
While all incoming first-year students are invited to take part in NSO from Wednesday, August 19 to Monday, August 24, there are also specific population orientation events for international, transfer, Exchange at Penn (EAP)/IGSP and First Generation and/or Limited Income (FGLI) students.
Be sure to check out the Specific Populations page to find out about events that are specifically curated for you!
Move-In Information
We can't wait to welcome you to Penn! 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.
Specific Accommodation Requests
If you would like to request any specific accommodations including fully accessible transportation to any NSO event, please contact Penn’s Disability Services by phone 215-573-9235, or email at disabilityservices@vpul.upenn.edu.
If you have dietary restrictions or questions about nutrition and healthy eating habits, please reach out to Penn’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Sarah Goff at sarah.goff@cafebonappetit.com.
Penn Violence Prevention Consent Circles
During New Student Orientation, Penn Violence Prevention offers Consent Circles, an annual consent education program for all incoming students. These hour-long sessions are facilitated by peer educators who are trained to host conversations on consent and interpersonal violence (IPV) with their fellow students. In addition to equipping incoming students to discuss and practice consent, Consent Circles also inform students of the resources available at Penn where students who have been impacted by interpersonal and/or sexual violence can access support. You will have the opportunity to explore topics related to consent and interpersonal violence in a supportive and approachable environment with your peers.
Consent Circles fulfills the Department of Education’s requirement that all incoming students receive consent education and therefore, participation in Consent Circles is mandatory. Transfer Consent Circles will be held on Monday, August 24, from 2pm to 3:30pm.
That said, Penn Violence Prevention and New Student Orientation recognize that conversations about interpersonal violence can be intense, particularly for survivors of trauma. Those who anticipate feeling triggered by discussing interpersonal violence with their peers based on their past experiences can opt out of the workshop and instead fulfill this requirement by other means.
If you need to opt out for the reasons above, please email Penn Violence Prevention at PVP@vpul.upenn.edu. Anything shared with Penn Violence Prevention will be kept in confidence, as all PVP staff are not obligated to report disclosures of interpersonal violence to the Title IX office.
Additionally, Penn Violence Prevention staff members will be available on campus during Consent Circles to provide confidential support during and after the training to anyone who may need it.
Penn Parents & Families Orientation
During New Student Orientation (NSO), Penn has a series of non-mandatory events for Penn parents and families. These programs are offered concurrently to move-in activities and allow families to adjust to campus at their own pace. Visit the Penn Parents & Families Orientation page to learn more about the optional events for Penn parents and families to attend during in-person NSO.
Please note any NSO events after Tuesday, August 18 is for incoming undergraduate students only, including Convocation.
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