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All newly arrived international students must attend the orientation programs coordinated by International Student and Scholar Services for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Immigration regulations require students to register their presence in the US within 30 days of the program start date listed on their immigration document (I-20/DS-2019). Registration takes place during the graduate and undergraduate orientation programs.

If your program has an irregular start date and begins during the academic year, you may not be able to participate in ISO. In that case, you must visit ISSS in person before the 30-day deadline to register your immigration documents with our office.

Orientation programs are designed to provide students with important information about immigration and visa regulations, and the services offered by ISSS. The orientation program also helps acquaint international students to the educational and cultural atmosphere at the University of Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia, and provide an opportunity to meet other new international students.

Fall 2008

Undergraduate Student Orientation

• Schedule

Graduate & Professional Student Orientation

• Invitation Letter (PDF)
• Schedule