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ABSENCES
If you will be absent during Pre-Term Check-in, Learning Team Experience, or any of MGMT 6100, please let us know ASAP.
MGMT 6100: The Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership is your first academic course as an MBA student and adheres to all classroom and attendance policies.
BEGIN WITH THE BASICS
ADMIT CHECKLIST
Each checklist item is important to your successful transition to Wharton. Make sure you have checked everything off your list.
PENNKEY & WHARTON ACCOUNTS
Create your PennKey and Wharton account to access the Onboarding Checklist, and other Wharton and Penn resources.
WG26 SLACK
Start connecting with each other on the Wharton MBA Class of 2026 Slack. Introduce yourself, share information, and ask questions.
LET'S GET STARTED
MBA ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to ensure that you’re completing all of the tasks and deadlines as you start your MBA career!
GENERAL PRE-TERM SCHEDULE
Pre-Term will take place August 6-21. This overview will help you determine your general schedule during this period.
VIDEOS & SESSIONS
We’ll be sharing a few informational videos and hosting a handful of live sessions over the summer. Catch-up or review at your own pace.
GET READY FOR THE CLASSROOM
ETHICS & ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Members of the Wharton community are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and be proficient in our policies.
CORE REQUIREMENT EVALUATION PROCESS
Take your first steps in personalizing your academic experience. Learn about waivers, substitutions, placement and complete the evaluation process.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Get ready for the Wharton classroom by assessing your skills and leveraging our preparatory courses.
CURRICULUM & COURSES
Discover the abundance of academic options available to you. Learn about majors, electives, dual degrees and more.
ONBOARDING RESOURCES
FINANCIAL AID
The Wharton MBA Financial Aid Office is here to help you make informed decisions about financing your two years of study.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Wharton community is ready to help you transition to making Philadelphia your home for the next two years.
PARTNERS & FAMILIES
Learn more about how MBA partners and kids become part of the extended Wharton community.
WELLNESS AT PENN
Find information on insurance requirements, immunizations, and well-being resources at the University.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT & DISABILITY SERVICES
The Weingarten Center is here to support you. Learn about their services and how to get started.
WHARTONIZATION GUIDE
Get your technology Wharton-ready by following this guide provided by Wharton Computing.
MOVING TO PHILADELPHIA
The City of Brotherly Love is ready for you! Learn more about where Wharton MBA students live and have fun.
PRE-MBA OPPORTUNITIES
Get a head start on your full-time MBA experience with an employer-hosted event or internship.
GET IN TOUCH
MEET THE TEAMS
Advisors and staff will be your support team throughout your Wharton experience. You will meet your Advising Support Network during Pre-Term.
CONTACT US
Can‘t find your answer or need additional assistance?
MISS AN EMAIL FROM US?
We’ll be in touch periodically over the summer with guidance and reminders about onboarding. Catch-up on all our correspondence on the #mba-announcements channel on Slack.