PHINS

Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS)

Join the PHINS This Summer!

We are currently seeking passionate Penn undergraduates (Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029) to join the PHINS Orientation Leaders team and help welcome first- and second-year students to campus during New Student Orientation (NSO) and Second-Year Orientation (SYO) this summer!

The application is open now, please review the application requirements and position description carefully before applying.

Who are the PHINS?

PHINS (Peers Helping Integrate New Students) are New Student Orientation leaders who volunteer to assist incoming First-Year, Transfer, First-Generation and/or Limited-Income (FGLI), International, Exchange at Penn (EAP), and Second-Year Penn undergraduate students with their adjustment to life at Penn.

Members of PHINS are introduced to and work closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and most importantly, peers. The PHINS experience allows students to learn more about themselves and Penn along with the opportunity to make many lasting friendships with both new students and other PHINS.

What are the benefits of being on the PHINS Team?

• Opportunity to connect and engage with your fellow Penn students!
• Free early move-in to College Houses.
• Free PHINS/Penn merch.
• Free meals during NSO.
• Para-professional experience supporting a crucial University program.
• Leadership opportunities & a great resume builder.
• Participate in fun NSO events.

What are the expectations of the PHINS?

• Saturday, August 15: Move into College Houses after 2pm.
• Sunday, August 16: Attend mandatory PHINS Training on campus.
• Monday, August 17 – Tuesday, August 18: Help with move-in efforts and support specific population orientations.
• Friday, August 21: All PHINS must be available on PHINS Phriday, August 21.
• Wednesday, August 19 – Monday, August 24: Help with New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Sunday, August 23 – Friday, August, 28: Offer optional help with Second-Year Orientation (SYO).

What is the eligibility of the applicants?

• A minimum GPA of 2.5 preferred.
• Ability to adapt to complex schedule of events.
• Take initiative in supporting and welcoming new students and families to Penn!
• Willingness to lead a group of new Quakers, including campus and Philadelphia tours!
• Applicants must be current Penn undergraduate students (Classes of 2027, 2028, or 2029) in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.