Events

Penn Campus Recreation Open House

Join Penn Recreation & Athletics for the Recreation Open House! Tour the five floors of fitness spaces with an interactive scavenger hunt, jump into some express group exe…

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Penn Athletics Welcome and Class of 2026 Photo

First-Year students receive their class t-shirt and take their class photo.

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Penn Engagement Panel & PHINS Orientation Group Activities

Civic engagement is a core value here, and in addition to living on campus, you are also citizen of the vibrant city of Philadelphia. Our Penn students regularly interact in c…

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Late Night Activities Fair

Grab a friend and enjoy games, food, and raffles while meeting student groups.

Rain Location: Penn Commons & Houston H…

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Class of 2026 Evening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

This is the gala event of NSO that everyone talks about! Enjoy music, dancing, and free admission to the world-class galleries! Dinner served at the museum.

Walking Tours of Penn’s Campus & Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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NSO Speakeasy

This open mic night features performances by the incoming class. Bring your poetry, your guitar, or your award winning essay and share your talents with your classmates. Or ju…

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Penn Bookstore Social

Welcome to Penn’s comprehensive and comfortable bookstore – a great place to shop and hang out. Enjoy live music and desserts in the 2nd floor cafe.

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West Philadelphia & University City Tours

Walking tours engage first-years with the gems of Penn’s hometown including Clark Park and Cira Green.

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PVP Circles & PHINS Orientation Group Activities

PVP Circles build community, share resources, & normalize conversations on supporting individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence. PHINS Orientation Group Acti…

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