Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
Your NSO Daily Digest
Monday, August 29, 2022
Hello Class of 2026!
Today is officially the last day of NSO before the start of classes! Below you'll find more information about today's events.
For today’s weather, we're expecting a mostly sunny forecast with a high of 92 degrees. Stay cool and enjoy your last day of NSO.
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.
Event Spotlight:
Convocation
College Green | 7pm-8:15pm
This formal ceremony inducts the incoming Class to the Penn community.
Today's Calendar
School Specific Events
Various locations | 10am-5pm
Convocation
College Green | 7pm-8:15pm
This formal ceremony inducts the incoming Class to the Penn community.
President And Provost's Reception
Penn Commons and Houston Hall | 8:15pm-9:30pm
Mingle with classmates and enjoy a delicious dessert reception to celebrate convocation.
Welcome To Penn Session Recording
For those who were unable to make it to the Welcome To Penn Session at Irvine Auditorium on Thursday, August 25, here is a link to the recording of the session.
Dining Café Hours For Monday, August 29
Dining café hours throughout the week of NSO can be viewed through the Penn Dining website here. Dining swipes on your PennCard can be used at the Dining cafés. Dining café options for today include the following:
Breakfast | 7:30am-10am: Hill, Kings Court English (starting 8am), and 1920 Commons Dining Cafés.
Lunch | 11am-2pm: Hill, Kings Court English (starting 8am), and 1920 Commons Dining Cafés. Kosher dining is available at Hillel.
Dinner | 5pm-8pm: Hill, Kings Court English, Lauder, and 1920 Commons Dining Cafés. McClelland is open for Quad residents. Kosher dining options are available at Hillel.
TAP Phase Two is Due Tonight!
Be sure to complete Phase II of TAP by tonight at 11:59pm.
Phase III: Goes live Tuesday, August 30; Completion Required by Friday, September 2
Daily Rewind - Sunday 8/28
Here’s a quick review of events from yesterday!
Current student leaders spoke at the Penn Engagement Panel and welcomed the first-year students into the Penn community.
The Rec Open House was an opportunity for students to learn about the resources that Campus Recreation has to offer throughout the school year.
The three days of the Late Night Activities Fair came to a conclusion, finishing off with two amazing acts from student performing arts groups and first years enjoying the inflatable games, raffles, and stopping by the club booths.
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