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Each of the services listed below is important to preparing for your life at Penn. Many of these can be settled online at Campus Express before you arrive or be taken care of on campus before classes start. Attending the Student Services Expo during the first days of orientation is key to obtaining the essentials for Penn life. Don't forget to stop by the Student Services Expo to pick up your PennCard (i.e. your student identification card) and learn about the other important services relevant to life on campus.

Student Services Expo
     Campus Express Center
         Penn Card
         Student Telephone Service
         Campus Dining Services
         Penn Transit Services & Parking
         Banking Options
         Housing & Conference Services
     Other Student Services at the Expo
         Library
         Student Financial Services
         Student Health Services
         Recreational Facilities
         Penn Police & Public Safety
         The Daily Pennsylvanian

Student Services Expo @ New Student Orientation
Houston Hall, Perelman Quadrangle
3417 Spruce Street
Wednesday, August 29 & Thursday, August 30, 9am-5pm
Friday, August 31, 9am-12pm

Welcome and Information Booth
Say "Hello!" to some of the Peers Helping Incoming New Students (PHINS) and obtain information from them on NSO events, Penn, and Philadelphia.

Campus Express Center Services

Though Campus Express can be accessed online, you will be able to visit all of these service providers at the Student Services Expo. Below is a description of each of the services, and what they will provide at the expo. The Expo is there as a safety net for anything and everything you might have forgotten to take care of, but, as always, we recommend planning ahead! Go online and start preparing today by clicking on the links below!

PennCard: The PennCard is the required University photo identification card. Pick up your pre-made PennCard or have your photo taken to start the process. Speak with a representative about PennCard's "One Card, Many Services." It also provides access to PennCash convenience, University facilities, services, events, meals, and more.

Student Telephone Service: Sign up for voicemail, private lines, or other features. Get your Personal Authorization Code (PAC) and more information online.

Campus Dining Services: Pick up service information and dining schedules, confirm, purchase, or change your meal plan, add Dining Dollar$, and speak with representatives about flexible and varied job opportunities.

Penn Transit Services & Parking: Get information on the transportation services available at Penn, including Shuttle Services, Penn buses (East & West), and the Handicap Accessible Services. PennPass and Parking sign-ups -- Get your discounted student PennPass and pick up transit maps and other information. PennPasses and parking are also available online through Campus Express.

Banking Options: Meet with representatives of the Student Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank, open an account, and link your PennCard to your account for ATM services. To get started now, see our list of bank locations in West Philadelphia.

Housing & Conference Services: Representatives will be available at each of the College Houses during Move-In to assist with any housing questions or concerns.

Other Services: Discover job opportunities, find out about on-campus renters' insurance, pick up coupons for University Square retailers and restaurants, and get information regarding the Penn Bookstore, Computer Connection, the Penn Ice Rink, and other departments.

Other Student Services at the Expo

Library
Learn about Penn's libraries. Discover classes, take tours of the library, and learn about student employment opportunities.

Student Financial Services
Find out about the PennPlan online, Federal work-study and non work-study jobs via the Student Employment Office. Access your bill through Penn InTouch (the same place you register for courses).

Student Health Service
Confirm health insurance (bring policy name and number) and immunization status. All new students are required to confirm compliance with University requirements.

Recreational Facilities
Get information about the fitness centers, recreational facilities, sport clubs, intramural sports, and instructional classes. You can also obtain information on job opportunities.

Penn Police and Public Safety
Get safety information and ask questions about the University's safety services.

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