Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives

Your NSO Daily Digest

Monday, August 22, 2022

 
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Hello International Students of the Class of 2026!

Today is the day - First-Year move-in for specific population begins today! Below you'll find more information about today's events. 

For today’s weather, we’re expecting a warm, rainy forecast, with a high of 84 degrees. Make sure to stay dry!

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 t-shirts, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or email us provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu.

- NSO Staff

 

New Student Orientation Schedule is Live!

The New Student Orientation (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. 

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Today's Calendar

International Student Welcome Center

Houston Hall | 11am-1pm 

Meet the iPHINS (International Peers Helping Integrate New Students)! Families are welcome, and grab & go lunches along with light refreshments will be provided.

International Student Bookstore Trip

Meet at Love Statue | 3pm-5pm

Get together with your peers for a trip to the Penn Bookstore!

New International Student Welcome Picnic

Shoemaker Green | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Get together with your peers for a trip to the Penn Bookstore!

International Student Movie Night

Hall Of Flags, Houston Hall | 8:30pm-11pm

Come watch a movie and chat with friends! Snacks will be provided.

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Moving In Information

Safe travels for those moving in today!

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.

We can't wait to see you on campus soon!

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Specific Population Programming

While all new students are invited to take part in NSO from August 24-29, there is also some specific population programming happening this week. Be sure to use the filters on our NSO Events Calendar to find out about events that are specifically curated for you!

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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 Monday, August 21

Hill Dining Cafe

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

Hill College House Dining Café

Breakfast: 7:30am-10:00am

Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm

Dinner: 5:00pm-7:30pm

 
 
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Still have questions?

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

 
 

NSOAI Professional Staff 
David Fox, Director 
Troy Majnerick, Associate Director
Andrea Naughton, Assistant Director 
Shewit Mikael, Assistant Director for Communications & Assessment


NSOAI Student Interns

Rina Nagatani, C '23

Anya Michalewski, C '24

Erica Park, C '25

Ray Gao, W '25

Ava Cima, C '25
Samantha Turner, C '23
Amanda Hsieh, C '23
Angela Lao, C '23


New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu

215-898-7000
Sansom Place West
3650 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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