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General WWW Questions
Do I have to accept admission before attending Welcome Weekend?
Should I come to Wharton Welcome Weekend if I already attended Winter
Welcome Week?
Can my partner come to WWW?
What is the attire for the weekend?
Can
I stay with a current student during Welcome Weekend?
Where should I stay during Welcome Weekend? Center City or University
City?
Where can I stay during Welcome Weekend? At a hotel? With a student?
When is the latest I can register for the weekend?
Is it necessary to stay the entire time?
My plans have changed, and I can no longer attend. How do I let you know?
Do you have any information about Pre-term?
Can
I bring my child(ren) to the Saturday night dinner?
Do I have to accept admission before attending Welcome Weekend?
No, the matriculation deadline for both Round One and Round Two prospectives is April 29, 2004, after Wharton Welcome Weekend. One of the principle purposes of Welcome Weekend is to help those who haven’t yet decided to make the best possible decision. For those who have already decided to come to Wharton, the weekend will be an opportunity to meet future classmates and get a head start on integrating into Wharton life.
Should I come to Wharton Welcome Weekend if I already attended Winter Welcome Week?
The Winter Welcome Week in February is only applicable to Round One prospectives and intends to provide an early insight into Wharton, especially to help with any decisions that are made before Wharton Welcome Weekend. However, Welcome Weekend is the prospective event, which will be attended by the majority of the admitted class. The activities planned for both events differ, so we recommend that you attend Welcome Weekend even if you decide to visit us during Winter Welcome Week.
Of course. We realize that partner's of admitted students are an important part of the decision-making process. All wives, husbands, significant others and children are invited to attend Wharton Welcome Weekend. There are several planned events for partners and children, and partners are also encouraged to attend many of the sessions for students. Wharton Welcome Weekend is a great opportunity for both you and your partner to learn more about the business school and life in Philadelphia. We look forward to meeting all of you in April!
What is the attire for the weekend?
Attire is casual for events during the day on Friday and Saturday. We recommend business casual attire for the dinner event on Saturday night (no jeans please). Note: Please bring an umbrella. We're not sure why but for the past Welcome Weekends, it has always rained on Friday and been sunny on Saturday.
Yes! To gain a complete experience of student life at Wharton, you have the option to stay with a current student during the WWW. This option is free and we will do our best to match your preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NOTE: Due to overwhelming demand of housing, we are currently recommending that you reserve a hotel room for the weekend. We will contact you on or before April 10 to let you know if your request for housing with a current student was successful, in which case you can cancel the hotel reservation.
Where should I stay during Welcome Weekend? Center City or University City?
It is entirely up to you. Most Wharton students live in Center City, and you may want to stay there so you can have a better idea of what it is like to live in the area and commute to campus. In addition, there is a variety of shopping and nightlife options to choose from in the Center City. Most of the events will occur in University City on the Penn campus. Either way, both options are a short distance from each other and are easily accessible via public transportation, cab, or foot.
If you are staying with a current student, you will likely be in Center City. To get to the events on campus, you can walk, take the bus or trolley, or split a cab with other WWW participants.
You can stay at one of the many hotels in Philadelphia. There are a number of hotels close to Penn campus or in Center City. (A detailed list of hotels is provided in the "Your Arrival" section of this website.) In addition, two hotels in University City, Inn at Penn and Sheraton University City, are offering discounted rates for WWW participants. Be sure to reference Wharton Welcome Welcome when making your reservation to receive the special rates.
You have the option to stay with a current student during the WWW to gain a complete experience of student life at Wharton. This option is free. We encourage you to sign-up early, since we will provide student housing on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Also, you can check out the discussion board on E-talk regarding alternative housing options for the weekend.
When is the latest I can register for the weekend?
The registration deadline is April 11, 2004 by 5:00pm EST. However, we would like to know as soon as possible if you will (or will not) be able to attend.
Is it necessary to stay the entire time?
As much as we'd like for you to stay and spend the weekend with us, it is not necessary to stay the entire weekend. We recommend you look at the schedule and identify those activities that you are most interested in and make your decision accordingly.
My plans have changed, and I can no longer attend. How do I let you know?
Please send us an email at welcomeweekend@wharton.upenn.edu. In the email, include your name and phone number.
Do you have any information about Pre-Term?
Academic Services will be holding a workshop specifically to answer your academic-related questions on Saturday morning of Welcome Weekend. Please see your schedule upon arrival for you assigned session and room location.
Can I bring my child(ren) to the Saturday night dinner?
Unfortunately, children will not be able to attend the closing dinner.
More questions? Contact us!
If you have any questions or concerns related to Wharton Welcome Weekend, please send an email to: welcomeweekend@wharton.upenn.edu
For technical problems with the website, please send an email to: aileent@wharton.upenn.edu
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