| Wednesday,
August 29 |
Transfer
Student
Welcome Center
11am-2pm
1st Floor Lobby, Houston
Hall |
Stop
by our table to let us know that you have arrived on campus. Meet
the Transfer Coordinators and PHINS, pick up orientation materials,
and sign up for various events. This table will be located near
the Student Services Expo where you can take care of all your needs
through Campus Express. |
Parent and
Family Orientation
2pm-3:30pm
Class of 1949 Auditorium,
Houston
Hall
|
Current students who also transferred to Penn,
along with staff and parents, will make a brief
presentation followed by a question and answer
session. Light refreshments will be served. |
|
 Transfer
Credit Advising
2pm-2:30pm
Room 17, Logan Hall
|
This
general advising session is led by the Director of Transfer Credit,
Mark Shank. It will provide you with guidelines and information
which will assist you before meeting with your academic advisor. |
 The
College Advising Session
2:30pm-3:30pm
Room 17, Logan Hall |
Diane
Frey, the Transfer Student Advocate, will lead a discussion on the
College's policies, procedures, degree requirements, and curricular
options. This session is required for incoming transfer students
to the College. |
Welcome
Dinner
and Discussion
6:30pm-8:30pm
Hall of Flags, Houston
Hall |
Come
meet your fellow transfer students, the Transfer Coordinators and PHINS,
and University Faculty and staff. Topics to be discussed include
this week's schedule, advising overview, safety, and campus activities. |
| Thursday,
August 30 |
Academic
Advising with
the College
9am-5pm
Room 120, Logan Hall
|
The
Academic Advisors in the College will be available to meet transfer
students and help plan their first semester schedules. |
Orientation
at the School
of Engineering
10am-12pm
Room 108, Towne Building |
Learn
what it takes to succeed in Engineering. The procedures for transferring
credits and setting up email accounts will be covered. You also
have the opportunity to meet representatives from your department
to discuss requirements and course selection. |
Transfer
Student
Welcome Center
11am-2pm
1st Floor Lobby, Houston
Hall
|
Stop
by our table to let us know that you have arrived on campus. Meet
the Transfer Coordinators and PHINS, pick up orientation materials,
and sign up for various events. This table will be located near
the Student Services Expo where you can take care of all your needs
through Campus Express. |
Guided
Tour and
Lunch Break
12pm-2pm
1st Floor Lobby, Houston
Hall
|
Led
by the PHINS, this tour gives you the "real scoop" on
Penn. Meet at the Welcome Center on the first floor of Houston
Hall. The Transfer Advisors then take you on
a tour of important facilities and buildings, help you find the
best and cheapest places to grab a bite to eat, and answer any questions
you might have about your classes, social life, or campus activities.
The tour ends at Van Pelt Library where you may choose to join their
guided tour. |
Van
Pelt Library Tour
2pm-2:30pm
Main Entrance, Van Pelt Library |
Meet
the staff of the Van Pelt Library as they give you a brief but valuable
tour. These experts will give an overview of Penn's vast holdings
and share their knowledge with you. This tour is guaranteed to take
the edge off your first visit and arm you with the information you
need to utilize their resources. |
Academic
Advising for Wharton Transfer Students
3pm-5pm
Room G90
Jon M. Huntsman Hall |
Wharton
external transfer students have a unique set of concerns such as
course evaluation for prior credits, course registration (while
transfer credit is still pending), and overall acclimation to Penn.
This critical information session will cover academic and advising
issues specifically for the external transfer student. Wharton Undergraduate
staff members will facilitate the orientation session and review
curricular requirements. |
College
House Activities
7pm-10pm
|
All
new students in the College Houses are required to attend informative
sessions with their College House staff. Check with your House Dean,
Resident Advisor or Graduate Advisor for your exact schedule. |
Bowling
Party at Strikes
10pm-11:30pm
Strikes Bowling Lounge
4040 Locust Street |
Meet up with your fellow transfer students for
some bowling fun! Free snacks and bowling lanes
are provided. Penn ID required for the party. |
| Friday,
August 31 |
Need-to-Know
Information Session
2pm-4pm
Hall of Flags, Houston
Hall
|
Former transfer students highlight the most
frequently used features of Penn's websites. Get
an overview of the PennPortal, manage classes
and credits with Penn InTouch, add PennCash to
your PennCard and choose a meal plan. Learn
about class-support websites such as Blackboard and WebCafe and the basics about SEPTA,
Philadelphia's public transportation system. |
|
Small
Group Dinners
6pm-9pm
Meet in the 1st Floor Lobby of Houston
Hall
|
This
is a great opportunity to venture into Philadelphia while meeting fellow
transfer students and enjoying tasty food. Sign up at the Welcome Center in advance. |
| Saturday,
September 1 |
Transfer
Picnic
1pm-3pm
College Green
Blanche P. Levy Park |
Take a break and relax over the weekend. Food
and fun will be provided. Rain Location: Bodek Lounge, Houston
Hall. |
An
Evening at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art
6pm-10pm
Meet at 40th & Locust streets
at 5:30pm to take a shuttle |
Join transfer students and all of Penn's new
students for an evening at one of the world's
greatest art museums. See the steps where Rocky
made his famous sprint and take in spectacular
views of the Philadelphia skyline. The Museum is
open for new Penn students only, so don't miss
out on this great event. Read more about the Art Museum event. |
| Sunday,
September 2 |
Explore
Philadelphia
2pm-6pm
Meet in the 1st Floor Lobby of Houston
Hall
|
Choose one of Philly's great neighborhoods to
explore. Whether it's South Street, Rittenhouse
Square, or historic Old City, the Transfer Advisors
will show you the way. Read more about the tours here and you can sign
up at the Welcome Center. |
University
Bookstore Social
7pm-9pm
Penn Bookstore
36th & Walnut streets |
Enjoy dessert, live music, and a chance to win
textbook scholarships at Penn's outstanding
bookstore. |
Comedy Night at Irvine
11pm
Irvine Auditorium
34th & Spruce streets |
Enjoy an evening of laughs with professional stand-up comics. Be sure to arrive early as seating is limited. |
| Monday,
September 3 |
Small
Group Coffee Talks
12pm-2pm
Meet in the 1st Floor Lobby of Houston
Hall
|
Yet another great opportunity to talk with fellow
transfers students while enjoying a cup of coffee
and a snack at one of Philly's many coffeehouses.
Sign up at the Welcome Center. |
Toga Party at the University Museum
9pm-12am
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
33rd and Spruce Streets
|
The ancient world reveals its mysteries to all of its new, toga-clad students. |
| Tuesday,
September 4 |
Student Organization Fair
12pm-4pm
Locust Walk and Annenberg Plaza
|
Get information from over 300 student groups and resource centers. |
Convocation
7pm-8:15pm
College Green
Blanche P. Levy Park |
This
symbolic opening of the academic year includes addresses by University
President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ronald Daniels, and signifies
the formal induction of the new class and all incoming transfer
students into the Penn community. |
President
and Provost's
Dessert Reception
8:15pm-9:30pm
Wynn Commons and
Houston
Hall |
Join
the President and new Provost as they host a sumptuous dessert reception
for new students. Faculty, staff, and student leaders will be there
to greet you. |
| Friday,
September 7 |
Performing
Arts Night
7pm
Zellerbach Theatre of the
Annenberg Center |
Don't
miss this opportunity to see all the member organizations of the
Performing Arts Council and find out how you can be involved in
dance, theatre, vocal ensembles, music ensembles, a cappella, comedy
and spoken word. For more information: visit http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~pac
or email pac@dolphin.upenn.edu.
Tickets are available at the Annenberg Center Box office and are
$5 for new students, $7 for upperclassmen. |
| Saturday, September 8 |
Phillies vs. Marlins Baseball Game
2:30pm
Meet in the 1st Floor Lobby of Houston
Hall |
This trip to Citizen's Bank Park promises to be a great time no matter what the scoreboard says. Sign up for this event in advance at the Welcome Center as seats are limited. The PHINS will take everyone to the game via SEPTA. Tokens and game tickets are provided. |
Performing
Arts Night
7pm
Zellerbach Theatre of the
Annenberg Center |
See description above. |
| Thursday, September 13 |
Ice
Cream Social
9pm-10:30pm
Ben Franklin Room, Houston
Hall |
Enjoy
a scoop of delicious ice cream and compare notes on your first week
of classes. Get any and all questions answered or just relax with
friends. |
