New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Your Exchange NSO Daily Digest

Thursday, August 22, 2019 

Hello Exchange Students!

Here’s the lineup for Thursday. Events with [M] are mandatory.

For today’s weather, we’re expecting mostly sunny with a high of 93°

If you have any questions or would like more information about any of the NSO programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the PHINS, all around campus in light blue and dark blue polos, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or call us at 215-898-7000.

Morning & Afternoon Events 

[M] 9am-10am
EXCHANGE STUDENT/IGSP CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST
Bring your passport with visa and entry stamp (I-94), DS-2019 or I-20 form, and Penn Card) for immigration check-in.
Location: 200, College Hall

[M] 10am-10:45am
CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT PRESENTATION
Learn more about cultural adjustment from experts at Penn.
Location: 200, College Hall

[M] 10:45am–11:30am
PANEL WITH CURRENT PENN STUDENTS
Hear about campus, social opportunities, and student life from current Penn students.
Location: 200, College Hall

11:30am-1:30pm
LUNCH
Enjoy lunch with your new friends and colleagues.
Location: Hill, Kings Court English, NCH, and 1920 Commons dining halls. Lunch at Penn Hillel, 11:30am-1:30pm.

[M]1:30pm-2:30pm
ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND INTEGRITY OVERVIEW
Learn about the academic support resources across Penn from Weingarten Learning Resources Center and the Office of Student Conduct.
Location: 200, College Hall

[M] 2:30pm-4pm
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Exchange Students: Meet with your Academic Advisor from your respective school. Time, date, and location will be distributed during orientation.
IGSP Students: Meet with your IGSP advisor for any questions or course registration concerns during open walk-in hours in Fisher-Bennett Hall, room 101.