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Welcome back to campus!
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August 30, 2021
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Welcome (back) to Penn!

We're excited to welcome you – or welcome you back – to campus! International students and scholars make Penn a thriving global community, and we are so proud of the grit and resilience that you have shown over the past year and a half.

While we look forward to seeing each of you in person, please note that our services are being offered virtually; we are currently unable to accept walk-ins. In the meantime, we encourage you to take advantage of our online advising and document services wherever you are.

Schedule an Advising Appointment »

Get Involved

Engage with campus events, organizations, and conversations.

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Join the International Student Advisory Board!

Deadline: Sunday, September 5 at 11:59PM

Applications are now open for the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)! ISAB members advocate for international student interests at Penn and provide feedback to ISSS while developing valuable leadership and teamwork experience. All Penn international students (including first-years) are eligible to apply.
Apply for ISAB »
Join GAPSA ISA Committee! International Student Affairs: Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA ISA)

Deadline: Tuesday, September 7 at 11:59PM

The International Student Affairs (ISA) Committee of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) advocates on behalf of about 4,000 international graduate and professional students at Penn. The ISA Committee collaborates with different partners to organize events and cultural celebrations, as well as providing advocacy and support on different fronts for the international student community at Penn.

Apply for the GAPSA ISA Committee »
Learn More about GAPSA »
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2021 Fall Activities Fair

August 31–September 2,
12pm-4pm ET (In Person on College Green);
6pm-8pm ET (Virtual Component)

Join Penn Clubs and the Student Activities Council for the 2021 Fall Activities Fair, during which you'll get the chance to learn about the huge selection of student clubs and organizations at Penn. This semester's fair will have both an in-person and online component.

View the 2021 Fall Activities Fair Schedule »
Free Chinatown Bus Charter from Penn to Chinatown! Every thirty minutes from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday 8/30 (NSO/SYO Weekend) and Every Other Saturday: 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27/ 12/11. bit.ly/PennChinatown

Free Chinatown Bus Charter

Monday 8/30; Every Other Saturday from 9/4 to 12/11

The free Penn Charter Bus going from campus to Chinatown (and vice versa) is for all Penn students, faculty, post-docs, and staff! Be sure to register for seats to Chinatown AND seats back to Penn, if needed. Sponsored by the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) in partnership with Undergraduate Assembly (UA), Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA), Chinese Students & Scholars Association at Penn (CSSAP), New Student Orientation (NSO), and Second Year Orientation (SYO).

Learn More and Reserve A Seat on the Bus »

Connect with Campus Resources

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Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) Open Houses

August 30–October 12, Various Times

Come meet new people, check out PAACH if you haven’t had a chance yet, and grab a bite to eat. This is an open event and you are encouraged to bring friends and make new ones!

Sign up for a PAACH Open House »
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Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC) Open Houses

September 2–30, Various Times

The mission of the Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC) is to serve as Penn’s resource for enhancing student’s intercultural knowledge, competency, and leadership. Join GIC for an open house, where you'll learn about the Center's signature programs and resources and enjoy refreshments and games.

Learn More: GIC Open Houses »
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Join Your World@Penn

Connect with other Penn students and stay in the know about campus resources, upcoming events, and announcements from ISSS.

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