International Student and Scholar Orientation Events  

Event Photos

iPHINS help welcome new international students to their new home at Penn!
Social hour for new international students
New students pose for a photo
Dr. Rudie presents to new students at the ADAPT workshops
iPHINS welcome new international students
Enjoying a Phillies baseball game
Photo opp at the Welcome Reception
A view from above at the Welcome Reception

ISSS hosts orientation activities for all new international undergraduate and graduate students. The Fall 2025 orientation will take place from August 18 to August 22.

Please check the New Student Orientation (NSO) website for the full NSO schedule. For more useful information on how to prepare for your Penn experience, check out this new international student guide created by Assembly of International Students and the ISSS Departure & Arrival Checklist. 

For information about mandatory new student check-in requirements, please see our New Student Check-In and Orientation page.