Welcome to the Penn International Family!

The Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives (NSOAI) would like to officially congratulate you on your admission to the University of Pennsylvania!

New Student Orientation (NSO) for all incoming first-year undergraduate students will begin with mandatory activities on the evening of Wednesday, August 23. In addition, as an international student, you will be participating in International Student Orientation (ISO). This programming starts on Monday, August 21 and will prepare you for your exciting transition to Penn and college life this fall. This programming is hosted in partnership with Penn Global’s International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office who provides immigration services and integration programming to the Penn international community, and the Assembly of International Students (AIS) which is the University’s student-led umbrella organization for undergraduates of global backgrounds. 

Move-In 

All international students are welcome to move in on Monday, August 21. By moving in on Monday, you will be able to take part in programming specifically designed to prepare you to thrive in the upcoming years. More details about these programs are coming soon!

Once you have confirmed your housing, you will be able to select a move-in time slot for August 21. Specific questions about housing can be directed to living@upenn.edu.

Reminder

Forerunner 2023 Global

On August 3 and 4, 2023, Forerunner Global, a virtual event, will introduce you to your life at Penn. Join Penn staff, faculty, current students, and fellow incoming students from around the world for a two-day program during which you'll learn about some of the many resources Penn has to offer! You'll have the opportunity to ask your questions directly to Penn staff, faculty, and students. Registration will open in mid-July.

Stay Connected

Stay connected with us! If you haven’t already, we welcome you to join our Penn Class of 2027 International Students Facebook Group. 

Explore Penn's International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) on their website, Instagram, and Facebook page.

Also, connect with the Penn student organization, Assembly of International Students (AIS) on their website, Instagram, and Facebook page. 

Feel free to contact the board of the Assembly of International Students (AIS) if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!

Still have questions?

We’re happy to help with any questions you might have. Please feel free to check out the NSOAI website or contact us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you on campus in August!