Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Your NSO Daily Digest

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Hello Transfer Students!

Welcome to the official first day of New Student Orientation (NSO)! Below you'll find more information about today's Transfer specific events. A full list of all NSO activities will be included in the NSO Daily Digest email, as well as, the website. Events marked [MANDATORY] are events that you must attend.

For today’s weather, we’re expecting a partly cloudy day with a high of 81 degrees. Make sure to stay hydrated by stopping by at our Hospitality Booths for some cold drinks!

If you have any questions or would like to know more information about any of the New Student Orientation (NSO) programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS), all around campus in light blue and dark blue t-shirts.

- NSOAI Staff

PennTracks: Center City and
University City & West Philly Tours

PennTracks Tours are free guided tours led by our PHINS student leaders throughout the city of Philadelphia for our first-year students and second-year students. Read more about PennTracks Tours and sign up below! Since all PennTracks Tours will be happening at the same time, please only sign up for one slot.

Center City Tours

University City & West Philly Tours

Preceptorials

Engage with Penn faculty, staff, and students in these one-time educational sessions. Preceptorials showcase the cultural, social, and academic richness of our shared community as well as highlight topics on civic engagement, wellness, and the arts in Philadelphia. Click the buttons below to see the complete list of Preceptorials and the sign ups for each session.

Preceptorials Page

Saturday Preceptorials Sign Up

Sunday Preceptorials Sign Up

Event Spotlight:

President and Provost's First-Year Family Welcome

College Green | 4pm-4:45pm
Rain Location: Irvine Auditorium

First-year families join President Magill and Provost John Jackson at the steps of College Hall for their official Welcome to Penn. Light refreshments will be served!

Today's Calendar

[MANDATORY] Transfer Student Info Session II

College Hall 200 | 10am-11:30am

Upper-level transfers will let you know essential information all Penn students should know about Penn and Philly.

tPHIN-Led Lunch

Meet in front of Rodin | 11:30am-1pm

Chat with friends and meet new transfer students while trying Penn dining cafés.

Events Calendar

New Student Orientation Schedule is Live!

The NSO schedule is packed with events that prepare you for your Penn career! Take a peek at some of the many programs that you have to look forward to this week. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS) Orientation Leader who will guide you through the week. Download a PDF version of our NSO Calendar here.

Download a PDF version of the Transfer and NSO Calendar

Events Calendar