The Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives (NSOAI) leads the planning and execution of New Student Orientation (NSO) for incoming undergraduate students, creating a comprehensive introduction to academic and campus life at Penn. In addition to orientation, NSOAI offers a range of enrichment programs designed to support students’ growth, engagement, and leadership development throughout their undergraduate journey. We invite students to explore our programs and discover opportunities to get involved across the academic year.
We hope NSO built the foundation for your time at Penn! Check out our events calendar for some First-Year Experience (FYE) and Second-Year Experience (SYE) events hosted by Penn offices and student organizations during the academic years.
Visit the Second-Year Experience (SYE) program page, and learn about how you can use the opportunity to engage with your peers and build the Penn community.
Preceptorials are non-credit seminars led by faculty and distinguished guest lecturers, available to Penn undergraduates during NSO, and in the Fall and Spring Semesters to supplement the curriculum, foster an interactive, conversational experience with no grades or tests.
Welcome to Penn, Class of 2029 Parents, Guardians, and Families! Please visit the Penn Parents & Families page to find more resources for you.
Penn Mentor Meals Program encourages students and their mentors to engage in intellectual or casual conversation outside of the classroom and simultaneously provide them with the opportunity to do so free of charge over lunch at the University Club. The reservation system is live, book your reservation(s) today.
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Penn Preceptorials are not-for-credit sessions that introduce students to the intellectual and cultural resources of the University. We encourage Preceptorial submission and registration during NSO and throughout the academic year. Learn how you can submit a preceptorial, become a part of preceptorial committees, or attend a preceptorial.
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TAP is a mandatory online orientation program that readies incoming students for their Penn undergraduate career. TAP prepares students to make healthy choices as they begin their university experience and provides information about resources available to support student success.
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