2012 SUMMer Orientation for first year students

Register to attend START Summer Orientation, registration deadline is June 8, 2012 >>

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Summer START Frequently Asked Questions >>

New Student + Family Enrollment Packet >>

Consider applying for a First-Year Learning Community >>

Start Something That Matters selected as the text for the 2012 Summer Reading >>

Campus Phone Directory >>

Directions to Campus >>

Undergraduate Admission >>

International Student Info >>

New Student Move-in scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 16, 2012 >>

Academic Convocation and Welcome Weekend scheduled for Aug. 16. - 19, 2012 >>

Classes begin Mon., Aug. 20 >>
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Congratulations on your acceptance to Philadelphia University!  We invite you to begin your undergraduate experience by participating in START, our summer orientation program.

Before you begin classes, we provide five summer opportunities for you to participate in this important program to help make your transition to Philadelphia University as seamless as possible.  Since spaces in the summer orientation program are limited and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, you should complete the reservation process as soon as possible.  Online reservations to attend START Summer Orientation should be completed by Friday, June 8, 2012.

For students who want to get the most out of their orientation experience, we offer the opportunity to arrive the day before and participate in excursions to the City of Philadelphia. This "Finding Philadelphia" early-arrival allows new students the opportunity to explore Philadelphia - our extended campus - with peer leaders and other new students.  Students who would like to participate in this program should plan to arrive on campus at approximately 3:30pm the evening before the scheduled START session.

Please Note:  An additional $60 program fee includes admissions to our planned excursion, selected Manayunk Movie, dinner and breakfast, and an additional night in Ronson Hall.

The five summer START sessions for first year students will be offered on the following dates:

  • Tues., June 19 – Wed., June 20, 2012
  • Tues., June 26 – Wed., June 27, 2012
  • Mon., July 2 – Tues., July 3 , 2012
  • Tues., July 10 – Wed., July 11, 2012
  • Tues., August 14 - Wed., August 15, 2012 (*)

(*) Please Note:  The August session is intended for students traveling from more than 250 miles away and are unable to make two trips to campus over the summer, otherwise students and guests are encouraged to participate in one of the four June or July program sessions.

If you have questions regarding the Freshman START and Family Orientation Program, please call the Office of Student Development Programs at 215-951-2634.  We look forward to meeting you this summer!

 

Contact Information:

First Year Experience
Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 317
phone: (215) 951-2634
fax: (215) 951-2644

email: FYE@PhilaU.edu

Campus address:
The Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 317

Mailing address:
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497