Graduate/Professional Orientation Events

ISSS hosts optional orientation activities for all new international graduate and professional students. 

Graduate Thrive at Penn (G-TAP) Canvas Course  

Purpose of G-TAP: Thrive at Penn (TAP) for incoming graduate and professional students is an online program that assists students with their Penn experience. See the G-TAP Canvas course for resources available to support student success.

Topics covered:  Topics covered include academic integrity; campus engagement, wellness and health; and healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention.   

Contact for assistance: For further assistance, contact the New Graduate Student Orientation team at gradcenter@upenn.edu.  

Upcoming Events for Incoming Graduates & Professional Students 

Below is a list of upcoming events for incoming graduates & professional students. Check out New Graduate Students Events Calendar for more events that will be added in the days ahead.  

• New International Graduate and Professional Student Welcome Event 2024 
  Friday, August 23, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 
  Meet other new international graduate students, get to know ISSS, enjoy ice cream, Philadelphia snacks and drinks, and win prizes! 

Orientation Activities for Graduate Students

Graduate Student Center (GSC): The Graduate Student Center (GSC) is available to help you navigate your graduate experience at Penn and organizes a variety of orientation activities for new students.

Resource overview: See the GSC website for a full overview of the resources available to you.   

Reviewing housing options  

Housing Options: There are many on- and off-campus housing options available to students. For an overview of on-campus housing options, see the Penn Residential Services website. Information about off-campus options is available on the Penn Off-Campus Services website.  

Off-campus housing sessions: For more information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, and how to address issues related to off-campus living, attend Penn Off-Campus Housing Online Information Sessions hosted weekly throughout July.