Virtual Events for Admitted Students
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – Friday, January 17, 2025
Join us online for a series of exclusive virtual events designed for admitted students. Over the next month, connect with staff, current students, and alumni to gain the insights you need as you prepare for your Wharton journey.
Event recordings will be posted here after each event.
| Date/Time | Description | Link |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 10:00AM – 11:00AM EST |
Meet the Admissions Senior Team Join the MBA Admissions Senior Team (Blair Mannix, Jake Kohler, and Kristen Auch) for words of welcome, the state of the MBA Program, and Q&A. |
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| Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST |
Financial Aid Overview Join Director of Student Finances, Maxine Adekoya, for a discussion about budget, tuition, student loans, funding opportunities, and more. |
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| Monday, December 16, 2024 10:30AM – 11:30AM EST |
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Overview Join Jeremy Spohr, Senior Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services for a Q&A for international admitted students. |
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| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
Welcome from the Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) Join current students Tyler Jackson, Chelsea Hartanto, Allie DiPietro, and Don Dao to learn more about the WGA, Wharton’s graduate student government organization, as they discuss student clubs, the MBA community, and their contributions to the improvement and development of The Wharton School. |
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
Living in Philadelphia – Student Perspectives Join current students Gina Ragone, Dan Varrichio, Alhaji Bah, and Scott Kelly to learn more about the City of Brotherly Love! They will discuss settling down in Philly, securing accommodations, finding compatible roommates, and navigating Philly’s vibrant social scene. |
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| Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
MBA Academics Overview Join Academic Advisor Michael Peterson to learn more about the academically rigorous and quantitatively-focused MBA curriculum, illustrating how you can customize your education to meet your goals. |
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| Wednesday, January 8, 2025 4:00PM – 5:00PM EST |
Intro to Housing – Hosted by VeryApt Join VeryApt (housing search tool co-founded by 2 Wharton MBA’s) to learn about the local Philadelphia housing scene, tips for moving to a new city, and how to find the ideal living situation. |
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| Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
Introduction to Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative Join Eric T. Bradlow, Vice Dean of AI & Analytics and Professor of Marketing, Statistics, Education, and Economics, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, analytics, and business. Professor Bradlow will provide an inside look at the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative, highlighting its impact on industry, research, and society, and how Wharton students can get involved and contribute to this dynamic field. |
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| Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
MBA Alumni Panel Join a panel of recent MBA Alumni to discuss how their Wharton experience has impacted their post-MBA careers. Moderated by Shannon Connelly, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, Wharton External Affairs. |
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| Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM EST |
International Student Panel Join current international students Andra Priastyo, Filippos Letsas, and Unnishankar Jayaprakash to learn about their experience attending school in the U.S. and the steps they took before Pre-Term, followed by Q&A. |
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| Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:00PM – 5:00PM EST |
Semester in San Francisco Overview Join staff from Semester in San Francisco, Michael Peterson and Christiana Wu, for a discussion about the program’s academic offerings, career opportunities, and social activities. |
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| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST |
Career Management Overview Discover how our MBA Career Management office goes beyond the standard to empower your career journey. Join MBACM leadership for a look at our world-class advising team, recruitment insights, and exclusive, data-driven tools tailored to your success. Learn about the personalized strategies and unparalleled support that set our program apart in preparing students to excel in competitive industries. |
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| Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:30PM – 1:30PM EST |
McNulty Leadership Program Overview Join Gwendolyn McDay, Director of the William P. Lauder Wharton Leadership Fellows to learn about the McNulty Leadership Program. This session will discuss their mission to develop the personal leadership capabilities of each student through their 30 programs, 7 fellowships, and more. |
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| Friday, January 17, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST |
Venture Lab Overview Venture Lab is the entrepreneurship center at the Wharton School that serves all students and alumni across the University of Pennsylvania who are interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. Join Taylor Durham, Director of Marketing & Digital Studios of Venture Lab for an overview of their offerings and a Q&A. |
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