Congratulations on your acceptance into a Philadelphia University graduate program! The five schools, Graduate Admissions and Student Development Programs are collaborating to offer new graduate students a brief orientation to their respective programs, the University community, and the Philadelphia area.

This orientation is offered in conjunction with program-specific or International Student orientation you might be attending. In addition to meeting current graduate students, you will meet the deans and representatives of your respective schools. We will provide information on student IDs, financial aid opportunities and various other topics.

The orientation program will take place on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, from 2:00-4:45 PM. Check-in will begin at 1:30 PM in the lobby of the Tuttleman Center with a Welcome Address to follow.  You will have the choice of several information sessions designed specifically for your needs as a new graduate student.  The program will conclude with an information resources fair and reception, along with an opportunity to get your photo ID taken.  We will offer extended bookstore hours during this program for your convenience.

We look forward to seeing you at the orientation and working with you during your time at Philadelphia University.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or call me at (215) 951-2634.

We sincerely hope you will join us.

Regards,

Aurelio Manuel Valente
Assistant Dean for Student Development

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

11am, Textile Design Program Orientation (other Graduate Program Orientation follow the Campus Wide Program - see below).

1:30pm, Check-in
Tuttleman Center
 
2 - 2:20pm, Welcome Address
Tuttleman Center Auditorium

2:30 - 3:15pm, Break Out Session Block (Choose One)

• New to Philadelphia? Getting around and making the most of Philadelphia, our extended campus.
• Career Resources for Graduate Students.
• Graduate Student Panel.

• Academic Resources for Graduate Students (Writing and Research, Library and Information Literacy).
• Career Resources for Graduate Students.
• Campus Tour.

Kanbar Campus Center, Performance Space

5pm, Graduate Program Orientations

• Master of Business Administration
• Construction Management
• Fashion Apparel Studies
• Industrial Design
• Interior Architecture
• Interactive Design and Media
• Sustainable Design
• Taxation
• Textile Engineering