The Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives (NSOAI) would like to welcome the Class of 2028 to Penn! Our office provides enrichment programs for undergraduate students from the beginning and throughout their Penn experience. Check out some of the programs that we offer throughout the academic years, and learn about how you can get involved.
Welcome to Penn! We hope you had fun during NSO and your journey at Penn is off to a great start. In addition to New Student Orientation (NSO), be sure to check out some of the amazing events and opportunities we offer throughout the academic year, including First-Year Experience, and Mentor Meals program.
In addition to Second-Year Orientation (SYO), we are committed to the development of Penn’s Second-Year Experience (SYE) program to continue to foster both the individual student and the overall community of second year students throughout the academic year.
Preceptorials are non-credit seminars led by faculty and distinguished guest lecturers, available to Penn undergraduates in Fall and Spring Semesters to supplement the curriculum. The program is designed to foster an interactive, conversational experience with no grades or tests. Apply today to host your Preceptorials throughout the academic year!
Welcome Penn Class of 2028 Parents, Guardians, and Families! The resource page for Penn Parents and Families highlights campus resources and different services offered by the Division of Public Safety to help aid your transition, as well as your student's transition, to the Penn Community.
Penn Mentor Meals Program encourages students and their mentors to engage in intellectual or casual conversation outside of the classroom and simultaneously provide them with the opportunity to do so free of charge over lunch. Penn Mentor Meals Program is now open soon for the 2024 fall semester, learn more and fill out the form to book your reservation(s).
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Penn Preceptorials are not-for-credit sessions that introduce students to the intellectual and cultural resources of the University. We encourage Preceptorial submission and registration throughout the academic year. Learn how you can submit a preceptorial, become a part of preceptorial committees, or attend a preceptorial.
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TAP is an online orientation program that readies incoming students for their Penn undergraduate career. TAP prepares students to make healthy choices as they begin their university experience and provides information about resources available to support student success. TAP is also designed to provide opportunities for the incoming class to meet and interact with their classmates in small orientation groups led by Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS) orientation leaders. These PHINS Orientation Groups (POGs) meet virtually through TAP and in person during New Student Orientation (NSO). Please complete all three phases of TAP before the deadlines.
Learn More about Thrive At Penn (TAP) for the Class of 2028
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