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| Download the New Student Orientation (NSO) Schedule [PDF FILE] |
Welcome! We hope that you are enjoying your summer and are eagerly anticipating your arrival to Philadelphia University. The academic year officially begins with the Academic Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, August 18 at 4pm in the Gallagher Center, with seating available as early as 3:30pm. Convocation is a ceremony rich in tradition celebrating the introduction of new students to the University. Following Convocation there will be a campus picnic; family members are invited to attend both events. In the event of inclement weather, dinner will be served at 5:30pm in the Ravenhill Dining Hall to students only.
After the picnic, parents and other family members will depart campus and New Student Orientation (NSO) will continue with a floor meeting for resident students or a commuter social at 7pm, both followed by a kickoff event in the Gallagher Center at 8:30pm. Orientation is a required four-day program (Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21) that introduces you to campus life, community standards and the academic culture of the University. Classes begin at 8am on Monday, August 22, 2011.
Resident students receive a detailed schedule of NSO during the resident move-in process.
Commuter students receive a detailed schedule at the commuter student check-in at the Office of Student Activities in the Kanbar Campus Center Living Room from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Special note for commuter students: Meal tickets will be provided at no cost during all NSO events.
The University community has been hard at work planning a series of engaging events that will provide you with essential information about academic and campus life at Philadelphia University. We look forward to seeing you at Convocation and New Student Orientation
- Photogallery of 2008 Move-in and New Student Orientation
| Finding Philadelphia Excursions on Sat., Aug. 20 |
| NOTE: Advance sign-ups required, limit of 45 for each trip. Students should choose only ONE trip from the options below. Unfortunately, travel time and time on site will not permit you to participate in more than one excursion. |
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South Street, bus leaves 1pm [FULL] |
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Center City, bus leaves 1pm [RSVP] |
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South Street, bus leaves 1pm [RSVP] |
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South Street, bus leaves 2:30pm [FULL] |
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Center City, bus leaves 2:30pm [RSVP] |
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South Street, bus leaves 2:30pm [RSVP] |
Fall 2011 Schedule Highlights [FULL SCHEDULE]
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Highlights include:
- Resident Student Move-in Begins (by assigned time-slot)
- New Student Academic Convocation
- Family Picnic
- Residence Hall Meetings
- Commuter Social
- NSO Kick-Off Event
- Rock ‘N’ Rita’s with Entertainment
Friday, August 29, 2011
Highlights include:
- Academic Orientation
- Meet your Advisor
- FYE Summer Reading Program
- NSO Community Service PLUNGE! [SIGN UP HERE]
- Evening Entertainment
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Highlights include:
- Big Money
- SEPTA 101
- Finding Philadelphia Excursions
- Sex &Excess
- Evening Entertainment
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Highlights include:
- Coffee, Donuts & Church (Catholic/Protestant)
- Find a Church Service
- Yoga
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Library Tours – Win an iPod Nano
- Residence Hall Meetings
- Where are my classes? & Safety Walk
- Evening Entertainments
Monday, August 22, 2011
8:00am, Classes Begin
