Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
Your SYO Daily Digest
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Welcome Back, Second-Year Students!
Welcome to your first day of Second-Year Orientation (SYO)! The Class Board of 2028 and NSOAI Office have tons of exciting activities planned to welcome you back to Penn's campus and community!
Below you'll find more information about today's spotlight event, Summer Soirée at PAFA.
Event Spotlight:
Summer Soirée at PAFA
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 6:30pm-9pm
Step into an evening of radiance and wonder at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), you just might forget where the summer ends and the night begins. Wear your best attire. Penn ID is required for entry. Please do not bring any large bags.
Bus departures start at 6:30pm. The last bus will leave campus at 7:15pm.
Bus Pick-up Locations:
- 40th St & Walnut St
- 39th St & Spruce St
To learn more about this world-class institution and explore upcoming exhibitions and public programs, click the button below!
Dining Café Hours For
Sunday, August 24
Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed on Penn Dining website. The options for today are listed below.
Brunch
10am-2pm: Hill, Kings Court English House, 1920 Commons dining cafés
Dinner
5pm-8pm: Hill, Kings Court English House, 1920 Commons, Lauder, Falk Hillel dining cafés
Halal is offered at Kings Court English House. Kosher is offered at Falk Hillel.
Penn Disability Services
If you would like to request any specific accommodations including fully accessible transportation to any NSO event, please contact Penn’s Disability Services.
Phone: 215-573-9235
TTY: 215-746-6320
Email: vpul-sdsmail@pobox.upenn.edu
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