Welcome to the Penn
FGLI Community !
The Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives (NSOAI) would like to officially congratulate you on your admission to the University of Pennsylvania!
New Student Orientation (NSO) for all incoming freshmen will begin with mandatory activities on the evening of Wednesday, August 25, 2021. However, we are offering additional programming starting on Monday, August 23 that may be of interest to you as you have been identified as a First-Generation and/or Lower Income (FGLI) student.
This programming is hosted in partnership with Penn First Plus (P1P) and the Greenfield Intercultural Center, who work with the FGLI student leadership to craft a warm and informative welcome to Penn.
What is FGLI?
Penn defines First-Generation and/or Lower Income (FGLI) as any of the following ways:
- One or both of your parents have not received a college degree
- You are the first in your family to pursue higher education in the United States
- You are the first in your family to pursue higher education at an elite institution like Penn
- One or both of your parents started pursuing a college degree but did not complete it
If you do not identify in this population, please email us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu and we will remove you from all FGLI communications.
Move-In
All first-generation and/or lower-income students are welcome to move in on Monday, August 23, 2021. By moving in on Monday, you will be able to take part in programming specifically designed to prepare you to thrive in the upcoming years. More details about these programs coming soon!
Once your housing has been confirmed, you will be able to select a move-in time slot for August 23. Specific questions about housing can be directed to living@upenn.edu.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help with any questions you might have. Please feel free to check out the NSO Website or contact us at provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you on campus in August!
