New Student Information
- Information regarding PennKey set-up, administration and trouble-shooting.
- PennKey Frequently Asked Questions
- Things you should do before and when you arrive on campus
- Instructions and tips on registering for courses
PennDesign New Student Orientation
- Please plan to attend the PennDesign New Student Orientation on Monday and Tuesday, August 26-27, 2013. Please check back for updates.
Incoming students from anywhere in the world are encouraged to log on to participate in these online sessions in order to get critical information before they arrive on campus. These are live, interactive, web-based presentations with experts from Penn. Students will be able to ask questions and receive real-time answers during the presentations.
All of these presentation times are scheduled in Eastern Daylight Time. Get more information and register at http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/orientation/
Online Housing Sessions
Thursday, March 21 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Wednesday, April 3 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Friday, April 26 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Students learn about their options for living on-campus or off-campus, housing for students with families, and the resources provided to help them make the right selection. This same session will be offered multiple times; register for the one that is most convenient for you.
Incoming International Graduate Student Question & Answer Sessions
Thursday, April 25 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Wednesday, May 22 from 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM EDT
Friday, June 21 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM EDT
These sessions will cover information on what students should bring with them, where to shop, transportation, banking information, and more! University staff and international students will be on hand to answer students' questions. This same session will be offered multiple times; register for the one that is most convenient for you.
Health Insurance Online Information Session
Wednesday, July 10 from 10AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Tuesday, August 6 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Representatives from Penn Student Health Service will help you gain a better understanding of your health insurance options and immunization requirements at Penn.
Online Session for One-Year Master's Students
DATE to be announced; check http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/orientation/ for updates
Students enrolled in one-year programs have a compressed experience. As soon as classes begin, you need to start thinking about career preparation and what resources on campus can help you succeed. This session is specifically designed for one-year students to help you make the most of your limited time at Penn.
Academic Success Online Session
DATE to be announced; check http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/orientation/ for updates
This session provides students with the opportunity to learn about the academic standards at Penn and the resources available to support them, so they can be successful in graduate school.
- Information on creating your design email account.
- New Student Frequently Asked Questions
Housing
- On-Campus Housing
- Information for graduate student on-campus housing.
- Off-Campus Housing
- Information for graduate student off-campus housing.
Offers clinical health services for students; handles insurance and immunization requirements and public health programming.
- Health Insurance
- All full-time graduate students must possess health insurance. This link provides information for the university plan as well as instructions to opt-out with proof of another plan.
- Immunization Requirements
All full-time graduate students and part-time graduate students living on-campus must fulfill the university's immunization requirements.
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