A FRESH START AT
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY

The Summer START (Student Transition, Advising, Registration & Testing) and Parent Orientation Program is designed to do just what its name implies: get transfer students off to a fresh start as they begin the next significant phase of their lives. All new students joining the Philadelphia University community take part in a START program offered in the summer months. Both incoming commuter and resident students attend a two-day program and spend one night on campus. START is designed to be an eye-opening and enjoyable introduction to the University, its programs and its people.

The Transfer START and Parent Orientation Program held in July is designed to meet the needs of both resident and commuter transfer students. Overnight accommodations are available during the July session.

Transfer START Dates:
     July 21 - 22
     August 19 - 20*

Tentative Schedule for Student Program

Day One
   *Check-in Ronson Hall
   * Lunch
   * Placement Testing (Math, Reading and Writing)
   * Dinner
   * An evening in Manayunk
Day Two
   * Breakfast
   * Welcome
   * Student Life
   * Safety and Security Overviews
   * University Fair with Campus Offices
   * Lunch
   * Academic Advising
   * Registration 
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check-out

*This session is intended for international students and those who must travel more than 250 miles to campus. Priority for placement in the Aug. 19 -20 session will be given to those meeting this criteria. Also note that the University cannot provide on-campus housing for parents at this session. Please click here for hotel information to make alternative accommodations.

For more information please call the 
Office of Student Development Programs 
215.951.2634

QUICK FACTS:
Founded: 1884
Student population: 2800
Setting: Suburban
Student/Faculty ratio: 14:1
Average class size: 18
Deadline: Rolling