We are so excited to meet you and share opportunities for you to get acclimated to Weitzman and Penn.
Please find the New Student Orientation schedule below:
8:30am
Welcome from Kayla Richards, Associate Director for Student Support
8:35am
Online Session: Succeeding in Graduate School (mandatory)
Presentations by the Division of Public Safety, Wellness at Penn, Graduate Student Center, Career Services, and Restorative Practices @ Penn
10:30am
Online Session: The Values That Guide Us (mandatory)
Led by Dr. Matt Kenyatta and Kayla Richards, join us for an important conversation about the values and principles that guide our lives and our work at Weitzman
12:00pm
Weitzman Plaza: Ice Breaker + Lunch
Meet and connect with incoming + current students
1:30pm
Weitzman Plaza: Hidden History of Penn’s Campus Tours
A unique tour led by Dr. Matt Kenyatta, every 20 minutes until 3:30pm (RSVP required)
1:30pm
Architectural Archives: Architectural Archives Tours
See works of more than 400 designers, led by Curator & Collections Manager, William Whitaker, every 20 minutes until 3:20pm
1:30pm
Fisher Fine Arts Library: Open House
Take self-guided tours of the historic and world-renowned library until 4:00pm
1:30pm
Weitzman Plaza: Scavenger Hunt
Discover notable spaces and buildings at Penn
2:30pm
Weitzman Plaza (under the tent): Activities and Resource Fair
Come learn more about campus resources, cultural centers, and student groups
4:30pm
Weitzman Plaza (under the tent): Quizzo + Happy Hour BBQ
Join your classmates for this Weitzman tradition and play Quizzo! Enjoy BBQ cuisine and drinks
If you have any questions about these New Student Orientation activities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Richards, Associate Director for Student Support, at kayr@design.upenn.edu.
If you require any accessibility accommodation, such as live captioning, audio description, or a sign language interpreter, please email news@design.upenn.edu. Please note, we require at least five (5) business days’ notice.
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