University Life at Penn offers six programs for incoming undergraduate students in advance of New Student Orientation.
Each program offers incoming students opportunities to learn, engage with upper-class student leaders, make lasting friendships with other incoming students, and have FUN!
There are additional pre-orientation programs sponsored by other Penn departments or Penn-affiliated entities. Note: The listed programs may have different timelines and application procedures.
All programs are open to all incoming first-year students.
A scholarship may be available for eligible students.
You are welcome to apply to more than one. Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, June 17th.
Notifications will be released through the application portal at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, July 2nd. An email reminder will be sent on July 2nd with instructions on how to check your application status.
Programs sponsored by other Penn departments, include, but are not limited to:
- Penn Global Mosaic sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services
- Wharton’s Successful Transition & Empowerment Program (STEP)
Programs sponsored by Penn-affiliated entities. These programs, affiliated through Penn SPARC, include, but are not limited to: