Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives
Your NSO Daily Digest
Monday, August 30, 2021
Hello Quakers!
We hope you have been enjoying your New Student Orientation experience. The programming today will have an academic focus to help you prepare for the start of the fall semester. Remember, the first day of classes is on Tuesday, August 31!
For today’s weather, we are expecting scattered afternoon thunderstorms with a high of 85 degrees.
Please wear a mask at all orientation events. Additionally, all students are 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
Event Spotlight:
Convocation
College Hall; Rain Location: Palestra | 7pm-8:15pm
This formal ceremony inducts incoming class to the Penn community. Ask your RA for more details!
Today's Calendar: Monday, August 30
[M] School Specific Events
Various Locations | 10am-5pm
All events including lunch/brunch will be coordinated by the Undergraduate Schools. Check the NSO Events Calendar to find the time and location for your school's event.
Dinner
Various Locations | 4pm-6pm
Wristbands are required to enter dining halls.
Contact your RA for details. Hill, Kings Court English, and 1920 Commons dining cafes; Quad residents at McClelland. Kosher dining at Hillel.
[M] Convocation
College Hall; Rain Location: Palestra | 7pm-8:15pm
This formal ceremony inducts incoming class to the Penn community. Contact your RA for details.
[M] President and Provost's Reception
Penn Commons & Houston Hall | 8:15pm-9:30pm
Enjoy a delicious dessert reception to celebrate Convocation.
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 and have a green PennOpen Pass at all orientation events.
NSO may be coming to an end, but the opportunities do not end here! Your First-Year Experience continues with a variety of programming throughout the year to help you adjust and succeed during your first year at Penn. Stay tuned for more FYE programming throughout the fall semester!
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- Explore our website and what we have to offer!
