Incoming Freshman Academic Information-June 3

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Dear Members of the Class of 2017,

Welcome to Penn and to the College of Arts & Sciences! We know you are looking forward to the exciting and life-transforming opportunities that await you. We would like to direct your attention to the first steps in that adventure.

The Freshman Action List on the College website will be your step-by-step guide through your preparation for course selection and the fall semester. We recommend you review the List as early as possible and refer back to it often throughout the summer.

Before you communicate with your pre-major advisor, view the Freshman Videos for an overview of academic life in the College. These short videos will answer many of your questions and present several opportunities including research and study abroad that you may want to incorporate into your academic plans.

You will have countless decisions to make this summer and throughout your time at Penn, but rest assured that you will not have to make them alone. In mid-June, you will receive another email from the College Office prompting you to access the names of your peer and pre-major advisors. Your pre-major advisor will be your primary academic guide this summer and through the next two years at Penn. You will need to complete the Freshman Advising Questionnaire prior to having a conversation with your pre-major.

Once again, welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences and we'll be back in touch by mid-June.

Sincerely yours,