Once you've completed the steps on the newly admitted students checklist, you'll be invited by your program via email to participate in a new student orientation virtual session. Orientation sessions will be hosted either at an on-campus location or synchronously through Zoom.
Please check your inbox (and spam folders) for the orientation invitation which will be sent to the email address supplied on your admissions application. Click the registration link inside the email to register. Note that unsubscribing from our emails means you will not receive the invitation or any other important information. For more information, email lps@sas.upenn.edu or call (215) 898-7326.
Spring 2026 New Student Orientations
New student orientation dates
Zoom meeting links will be shared by program contacts prior to the event.
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Applied Geosciences Program |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
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International Guest Student Program |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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Master of Environmental Studies |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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Master of Liberal Arts |
TBD |
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Nontraditional Graduate Studies |
TBD |
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Organizational Dynamics Programs
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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Post-Baccalaureate Programs
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
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Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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Young Scholars High School Program |
TBD |
Resources for graduate and professional students
- Additional orientation resources for graduate degree students are available at the Graduate Student Center website.
- New Graduate Student Orientation Hub
- Thrive at Penn (TAP) is an online program that assists incoming graduate and professional students with their Penn experience. TAP provides information about resources available to support student success. Topics covered include academic integrity, wellness and health, and healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention.
