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International Student Orientation 2023
August 21-23, 2023
Various Times
University of Pennsylvania Campus

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Event Name Day Time Location Audience Description Registration
             
International Student Help Table (PHINS) 1 9:00AM - 11:00AM Houston Hall (Fireplace) Undergraduate

Just arrived on campus? Have all your questions answered here at the international student help table! Our PHINS will address any concerns regarding where to go, what to do, and NSO programming.

  
Penn Parents & Families Refreshment Station (PHINS) 1 11:00AM - 1:00PM Houston Hall (Reading Room) Undergraduate

Meet the Penn Parents Outreach & Development team and PHINS orientation leaders. Enjoy light refreshments as you get your questions answered.

  
Adapt to Penn Today (APT) Workshops 1 1:00PM - 4:00PM Perry World House All

These interactive workshops will provide you with helpful tips on how to thrive at Penn in areas such as academics, social and cultural integration, health and well-being, and more.

1. Unlocking Your Penn Experience: Connect with Graduate/Professional Support

  • 1:00PM - 1:40PM

2. Mastering Off-Campus Housing: Your Guide to Conflict-Free Living with Landlords

  • 1:50PM - 2:20PM

3. Pronouns Made Simple: Communicating Respectfully and Confidently

  • 2:30PM - 3:00PM

4. Wellbeing Matters: Prioritize Physical and Mental Health

  • 3:10PM - 3:40PM

5. Pathways to Academic Support and Resources : Unleash Your Potential at Penn

  • 3:50PM - 4:20PM
  
International & Exchange IGSP Welcome Picnic (PHINS) 1 5:30PM - 8:30PM Shoemaker Green Undergraduate

Join Penn Global, ISSS, Penn Abroad, and the international Class of 2027 for an outdoor picnic! Free dinner will be provided, and there will be games and other outdoor activities to enjoy.

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Movie Night (PHINS) 1 8:30PM - 10:30PM Meyerson B1 Undergraduate

Spend the evening watching Paul Blart: Mall Cop and chat with friends! Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be provided.

  
International Student Help Table (PHINS) 2 9:00AM - 3:00PM Houston Hall (Main Lobby) Undergraduate

Just arrived on campus? Have all your questions answered here at the international student help table! Our PHINS will address any concerns regarding where to go, what to do, and NSO programming.
 
New Student Resources Fair Table 2 10:00AM-3:00PM Houston Hall (Main Lobby) All

This fair is a combined fair by NSO office and Graduate Student center and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

  
IKEA Shopping Trip (PHINS) 2 9:00AM - 5:00PM Bus Location: 37th St between Sansom & Chestnut Undergraduate

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.

  
Student Mentor Welcome Activities (PHINS) 2 10:00AM - 12:00PM College Green (Rain location: Meyerson B1)

 

 Undergraduate

Come meet some international PHINS and get introduced to your fellow international classmates through a series of icebreaker activities!

  
Adapt to Penn Today (APT) Workshops Cont. 2 1:00PM - 5:00PM Meyerson B1 All

These interactive workshops will provide you with helpful tips on how to thrive at Penn in areas such as academics, social and cultural integration, health and well-being, and more.

1. Safety First: Navigating Penn and Philadelphia with Confidence

  • 1:00PM - 1:50PM

2. Crafting Your Career Path: International Students and U.S. Employment

  • 2:00PM - 2:50PM

3. Navigating and Mastering US Classrooms for Success at Penn: Cultivating Academic Excellence

  • 3:00PM - 3:50PM

4. Voices of Success: International Student Panel Shares Tips and Triumphs

  • 4:00PM - 4:50PM
  
Life @ Penn Panel & Chat with Current Students (PHINS) 2 1:00PM - 2:30PM Meyerson B3 Undergraduate

Hear international students talk about things they wish they knew before starting their first year at Penn and engage in an informal chat with student panelists! Afterwards, PHINS escort students to the bus pick-up location for the IKEA shopping trip.

  
Game Night (PHINS) 2 8:00PM - 11:00PM Houston Hall Undergraduate

A night of snacks and fun mocktails where students will be able to eat, drink, mingle, and play classic games in an exciting atmosphere.

  
International Student Help Table (PHINS) 3 9:00AM - 3:00PM Houston Hall (Main Lobby) Undergraduate

Just arrived on campus? Have all your questions answered here at the international student help table! Our PHINS will address any concerns regarding where to go, what to do, and NSO programming.

  
New Student Resources Fair Table 3 10:00AM - 3:00PM Houston Hall (Main Lobby) All

This fair is a combined fair by NSO office and Graduate Student center and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

  
Scavenger Hunt (PHINS) 3 10:00AM - 12:00PM College Green (Rain Location: Meyerson B1) Undergraduate

Get better acquainted with the campus by going on this scavenger hunt! The winning team is rewarded with great prizes!

  
International Student Info Session  3 1:30PM - 4:00PM Meyerson B1 Undergraduate

This mandatory information session will introduce students to staff from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and its key immigration services and integration programs. It will also feature members from the Assembly of International Students (AIS) who will talk about life at Penn as an international student. There will be trivia at the end where you could win a prize!

  

Mark your calendars for International Student Orientation (ISO) 2023, which will begin on Monday, August 21, 2023! Events will take place at various times and locations on campus throughout the week. View the full schedule below. Registration is not required for ISO events unless indicated. 

NOTE: Events marked "PHINS" are not hosted by ISSS. Please reach out to the PHINS (Peers Helping Incoming New Students) for more information and details about these events. 

Apart from ISO, you will also have the opportunity to participate in New Student Orientation (for undergraduate students) or School/program-specific orientation events (for graduate students). 

  • New Student Orientation (NSO) for all Penn undergraduates will begin on Wednesday, August 23 and end on Monday, August 28. For more information about NSO, please refer to the NSOAI website. 
  • Graduate students should check with their schools/departments to find out about any program-specific orientation events. 
Day 1: August 21, 2023
Day 2: August 22, 2023
Day 3: August 23, 2023