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Culture Chats: Building Your Community at Penn and Beyond

In-Person
Join us for an interactive conversation about cultural norms around meeting new people, making friends, and forming relationships. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences, meet new...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 spots left
Culture Chats: Building Your Community at Penn and Beyond

Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

In-Person
Are you a new graduate or professional student and want to learn more about Penn's campus? A current student looking for a refresher on where campus services are located? Join us for a guided tour of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:15am
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 16 spots left
Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

In-Person
Current graduate and professional students and Family Center members who identify as food insecure are welcome to stop by the Grad Center first floor for free, fresh produce straight from Penn Farm to...  More
Date:
Thursday, August 13, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  
Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

Off-Campus Housing Information Session

In-Person / Online
Penn Off-Campus Services provides resources and support for students seeking to live off-campus, including information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and...  More
Date:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  New Student Programs  
Off-Campus Housing Information Session

GradConnect: Penn PhD Orientation

In-Person
One University. Many Graduate Communities. A Network of Support. As Penn PhD or Research Master's student, you will join a vibrant academic program within your school or department—and you will also...  More
Date:
Monday, August 17, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  PhD Students  
Categories:
  New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 82 spots left
GradConnect: Penn PhD Orientation

New Student Resource Fair

In-Person
New graduate and professional students in campus-based programs are encouraged to stop by Houston Hall during our annual New Student Resource Fair! Here, you can connect with dozens of University...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  New Student Programs  
New Student Resource Fair

New Student Resource Fair

In-Person
New graduate and professional students are encouraged to stop by Houston Hall during our annual New Student Resource Fair! Here, you can connect with dozens of University resources, services, and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  New Student Programs  
New Student Resource Fair

Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

In-Person
Current graduate and professional students and Family Center members who identify as food insecure are welcome to stop by the Grad Center first floor for free, fresh produce straight from Penn Farm to...  More
Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  
Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

Student Parent Benefits through Bright Horizons

Online
Join us for an upcoming virtual session with a representative from Bright Horizons. Learn key details about available benefits and have your questions answered directly by staff and Bright Horizons...  More
Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  Student & Postdoc Parents     Family Center Members & Families  
Categories:
  Family Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 30 spots left
Student Parent Benefits through Bright Horizons

Campus Green Spaces Walking Tour

In-Person
Come explore green spaces on and around campus with Penn Wellness! Get a chance to explore known and hidden gems that you’ll be able to use for recharging, relaxing, and exercising. Don’t miss out on ...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 26 spots left
Campus Green Spaces Walking Tour

Off-Campus Housing Information Session

In-Person / Online
Penn Off-Campus Services provides resources and support for students seeking to live off-campus, including information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  New Student Programs  
Off-Campus Housing Information Session

Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

In-Person
Current graduate and professional students and Family Center members who identify as food insecure are welcome to stop by the Grad Center first floor for free, fresh produce straight from Penn Farm to...  More
Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  
Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

In-Person
Are you a new graduate or professional student and want to learn more about Penn's campus? A current student looking for a refresher on where campus services are located? Join us for a guided tour of...  More
Date:
Friday, August 28, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:15am
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 15 spots left
Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

In-Person
Are you a new graduate or professional student and want to learn more about Penn's campus? A current student looking for a refresher on where campus services are located? Join us for a guided tour of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:15am
Location:
Other Campus Location- see event details
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 26 spots left
Campus Tours for Graduate & Professional Students

Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

In-Person
Current graduate and professional students and Family Center members who identify as food insecure are welcome to stop by the Grad Center first floor for free, fresh produce straight from Penn Farm to...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 3, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Welfer Common Room
Audience:
  Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Health & Wellbeing  
Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

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