Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Your NSO Daily Digest

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Hello International Students of the Class of 2027!

Welcome to the official first day of New Student Orientation (NSO)! Below you'll find more information about today's International 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 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. 

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.

Today's International Student Calendar

International Student Help Table

Houston Hall, Main Lobby | 9am-3pm 

Have all your questions answered here where our PHINS will address any concerns regarding where to go, what to do, and NSO programming.

Scavenger Hunt

College Green | 10am-12pm
Rain Location: Meyerson B1

Get better acquainted with the campus by going on this scavenger hunt! The winning team is rewarded with great prizes!

[MANDATORY] International Student Info Session

Meyerson B1 | 1:30pm-4pm

This mandatory information session will introduce students to staff from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and its key immigration services and integration programs. It will also feature members from the Assembly of International

New Student Orientation Schedule is Live!

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

TAP Phase Two is Live!

TAP Phase Two is officially live!

You will not be required to complete a quiz during this phase of TAP. However, this content must be reviewed prior to your mandatory in-person PHINS Orientation Group Meet-Ups and NSO programming where attendance will be taken. Failure to attend these small group activities could result in a registration hold being placed on your student record.

Dining Café Hours For Tuesday, August 22

Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed through the Penn Dining website here. The option for today is listed below. 

LUNCH FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Location: Hill & 1920 Commons Dining Cafés: 11am–4:30pm.
Locations: Lauder, Kings Court English (Halal available) & Falk Hillel (Kosher available): 11am-2pm

DINNER FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Locations: Hill & 1920 Commons Lauder, Kings Court English (Halal available) Dining Cafés: 5pm-8pm
Locations: Falk Hillel (Kosher available): 5pm-7pm

Still have questions?

For questions related to NSO, contact us at 
provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu.