Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
Your NSO Daily Digest
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Hello Transfer Students!
We hope you have been enjoying Transfer Student Orientation (TSO)! Below you'll find more information about today's events. Events marked [MANDATORY] are events that you must attend.
For today’s weather, we’re expecting a cloudy day with a high of 82 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 New Student Orientation (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
New Student Orientation Schedule is Live!
The 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.
Today's Calendar
IKEA Shopping Trip
Bus Location: 37th St between Sansom & Chestnut | 9am-5pm
Take a bus to IKEA to buy necessities for your room and pick up some freebies! The buses will depart campus every hour beginning at 9:30am and ending at 3:30pm. The buses will leave IKEA every hour beginning at 11am and ending at 5pm.
Hospitality Booths
34th & Walnut, 37th & Locust, College Green | 10am-3pm
Staff available to answer all of your questions.
New Student Resources Fair & Campus Express Center
Houston Hall | 10am-3pm
Come to your “one-stop shop” for essential resources and services for all Penn students.
Penn Parents & Families Info Station
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags | 10am-3pm
Meet the Penn Parents Outreach & Development team and pickup Penn giveaways.
[MANDATORY] Transfer Student Info Session I
College Hall 200 | 1:30pm-2:30pm
An overview of the upcoming transfer orientation schedule. Receive your NSO Wristband.
tPHIN Guided Tours
Meet at Benjamin Franklin Statue outside of College Hall | 3pm-5pm
The tPHINS will lead a tour of important buildings and landmarks on Penn’s campus.
Small Group Dinners
Meet in front of Rodin | 6:30pm-9pm
Enjoy a wonderful introduction to local restaurants and cuisines. Chat with new friends and tPHINS in a relaxing, exciting, atmosphere. Dinner provided.
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.
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 options for today are listed below.
Hillel, Lauder, & English College House Dining Café
Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm
Lauder, & English College House Dining Café
Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Hillel Dining Café
Dinner: 4:00pm-7:00pm
1920 Commons & Hill Dining Café
Lunch & Dinner: 11:00am-8:00pm
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