Hello Transfer Students!
Can you believe that your journey at Penn is about to begin? Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is just 5 days away! We want to make sure that you have all of your questions answered before you arrive. Below you'll find more information about the upcoming schedule of events for TSO and NSO.
If you have any questions regarding TSO and NSO activities, please feel free to contact us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu. We can't wait to see you next week!
- NSOAI Staff
Complete TAP Phase 1 by Friday, August 18!
- Phase I: Completion required by Friday, August 18 at 11:59pm
- Phase II: Goes live Monday, August 21; Completion required by Monday, August 28
- Phase III: Goes live Tuesday, August 29; Completion required by Friday, September 1
Remember that you can interact virtually with your peers in your TAP Canvas page, and will get to meet them in person during NSO!
2023 TSO and NSO Event Calendar is Live!
Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) and New Student Orientation (NSO) are packed with events that prepare you for your life at Penn! Check out some of the many events and opportunities that you have to look forward to! We will also hand out physical copies of the calendar on campus during the week! If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your Transfer Peers Helping Integrate New Students (t-PHINS) Orientation Leader who will guide you through the week.
Specific Population Programming
While all new students are invited to take part in NSO from August 23-28, there is also some specific population programming happening beginning on August 21. Be sure to check out the Specific Populations Events page on the website to find out about events that are specifically curated for you!
Move-In Information
We can't wait to welcome you to Penn! Haven't been to campus before? Check out this campus map for information about parking garages and street directions.
In case you need to change your arrival time due to inclement weather or other unforeseen travel challenges, please email living@upenn.edu with any concerns.
Specific Accommodation Requests
If you would like to request any specific accommodations including fully accessible transportation to any NSO event, please contact Penn’s Disability Services by phone (215-573-9235) or email at disabilityservices@vpul.upenn.edu.
Wellness Manager and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dan Connolly, RDN, is available to speak with students with general nutrition questions and those with special dietary needs. Students can reach out to Dan at Daniel.Connolly@cafebonappetit.com.
Penn Violence Prevention Consent Circles
During NSO, Penn Violence Prevention offers Consent Circles, an annual consent education program for all incoming students. These hour-long sessions are facilitated by peer educators who are trained to host conversations on consent and interpersonal violence (IPV) with their fellow students. In addition to equipping incoming students to discuss and practice consent, Consent Circles also inform students of the resources available at Penn where students who have been impacted by interpersonal and/or sexual violence can access support. All first-year students will have the opportunity to explore topics related to consent and interpersonal violence in a supportive and approachable environment with their peers.
All Consent Circles will be held throughout the day on Friday, August 25. If you need to opt out, please email Penn Violence Prevention at PVP@vpul.upenn.edu. Anything shared with Penn Violence Prevention will be kept in confidence, as all PVP staff are confidential and not obligated to report disclosures of interpersonal violence to the Title IX office.
Click the button below to view your personalized schedule of mandatory NSO events including dates, times, and PVP Consent Circles classroom locations.
Parents and/or Family Members Information
For the beginning of NSO, Penn parents and/or families are welcome to attend various events and resources. Two events we want to highlight are Penn Parents & Families Dessert Reception at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) and the President & Provost's First-Year Welcome. Check the rest of the events, please click the button below to visit the resource page on our website.
The registration for the Penn Parents and/or Families Dessert Registration at the ICA is now now, click the button below to register!
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