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Frequently
Asked Questions
NSO 2007 > Arriving at Penn > Frequently
Asked Questions
When do I move in?
Move-In for first year students is scheduled for Thursday, August 30, 2007 between 9am and 5pm. Early Move-In is available at an additional
charge on Wednesday, August 29. If you have any further questions about
the move-in process, contact Housing
and Conference Services.
When will I get full information about orientation?
A guide for Penn families with general information about NSO will be
mailed in mid-July. Information about pre-orientation programs will
also be mailed to students over the course of the summer, and is accessible
via the Internet, as well. Finally, a full calendar of events will be
distributed to students upon their arrival to campus, but you may also
check this site periodically over the summer for updated information.
What pre-orientation programs are available and how may I obtain
more information about them?
Several of Penn's departments offer pre-orientation programs to introduce
new students to campus life and traditions prior to official orientation
programs. Information about these programs will be mailed by the individual
departments over the course of the summer; however, applications and
information are also available on the web. To access information on
PennQuest, PennArts, PennCORP, and PENNacle, visit the Office of Student Life's
Pre-Orientation
page. For information on the PENNCAP/Pre-Freshman Program, contact Access and Achievement Programs.
Do I have to go to all of the orientation events?
The mandatory events will be clearly labeled in the Calendar
of Events you will receive upon your arrival to campus. However,
a variety of non-mandatory events, including social and cultural programming,
are extremely important to ease your adjustment to the Penn and Philadelphia
communities. Once classes begin, you will not have this type of opportunity
again to meet new people or to learn about the many resources available
to you as a student.
How long should my family stay? What events can they attend?
On official move-in day, Thursday, August 30, activities
for families will take place between 12pm and 6pm. All activities
after this time are for students only; families are strongly encouraged
to depart on Thursday evening to allow students to adjust to their new
surroundings.
What hotel accommodations are available for my family during move-in?
See our Families page for hotel information.
What should I bring with me to campus?
For this and more information about moving to Penn, see the Moving
In section of the NSO website or Housing and Conference Services'
move-in
page.
When is the best time to purchase books and where?
Although you may want to purchase your books during your free time throughout
orientation week, it is sometimes better to wait until you receive your
course syllabi. Most books and course materials will be available in
the following places:
• Penn Bookstore: 3601 Walnut Street
• House of Our Own: 3920 Spruce Street
• Penn Book Center: 130 S. 34th Street
• Wharton Reprographics: Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Ground Floor
• Campus Copy Center: 3907 Walnut Street
• Towne Copy Center: 220 S. 33rd Street
When do classes begin?
Classes begin on Wednesday, September 5, 2007.
How can I connect with someone to answer more questions that I have?
Visit our Pennster page to find out how to connect with our Peers Helping Incoming New Students (PHINS) to get all of your questions about Penn answered!
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