Wharton MBA
Welcome Weekend
Friday, April 11 – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Join us in Philadelphia for a weekend of connection and insights, where you’ll meet current students, staff, and future classmates as you explore life at Wharton.
Registration will open on April 1, 2025.
Event Schedule
Thursday, April 10
| Time/Location | Description | How to Register |
| 5:30PM – 8:30PM 23rd Street Armory |
Optional: MBA Pub If you’re arriving in Philadelphia early, join one of Wharton’s greatest traditions—MBA Pub! Pub is an MBA tradition where the Wharton community meets up on Thursdays evenings to connect and start the weekend. There is an open bar with beer & wine and food. Pub takes place at The Armory, a huge warehouse space at 23rd Street in Center City, close to where most students live. |
Click here to RSVP for Pub |
Friday, April 11
Registration is open all day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you’re coming to campus on Friday, stop by anytime during those hours to check in and pick up your lanyard. While you’re here, consider signing up for a campus tour or small-group dinner. Then, get some rest—Saturday is a full day of programming!
| Time/Location | Description | How to Register |
| 9:00AM – 3:00PM Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons |
Drop-in Financial Aid Advising (15 minutes each) There will be 4 Financial Aid counselors available for private, one-on-one advising sessions to discuss financial aid, loans, funding options, and veteran-related funding. |
Prior registration is not required. |
| 11:00AM – 5:00PM Various Buildings in Center City |
Apartment Building Tours Join Alkina Realty for tours of the most popular properties Philadelphia has to offer to Wharton students. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of your Wharton Weekend and take a step closer to finding your dream property in Philly! |
See tour schedules and register here. |
| 1:00PM – 3:00PM 2:00PM – 4:00PM Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons |
Optional: Campus Tour & Coffee Chat Join a guided campus tour led by a current student, offering an insider’s perspective on life at Wharton. After the tour, enjoy a coffee chat with your group and student host to ask questions and gain deeper insights into the student experience. |
Registration for these events are in the main registration system. |
| 4:30PM – 6:30PM The Post |
Optional: Happy Hour Join us for happy hour just for our affinity populations. We’ll be joined by current student clubs that may include: Wharton African American MBA Association, Caribbean Business Initiative Club, Wharton Latin American Students Association, Wharton Hispanic American MBA Association, Wharton African Student Association, Out for Business, Veterans Club, and Women in Business. |
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| 7:00PM – Evening Hours Various Restaurants |
Optional: Small Group Dinners Attend a small group dinner hosted by a current Wharton student. Prior to your dinner, your student host will provide dinner details via email. Each dinner gathering will be limited to six admits, accompanied by two current Wharton students, fostering meaningful conversations and a deeper understanding of life at Wharton. Registration is required so we can make group assignments. |
Saturday, April 12
If Saturday is your first day attending, you must check in at registration at 8:30 AM to pick up your lanyard before joining the day’s activities. Breakfast will be available in the Forum starting at 8:30 AM, and the event officially kicks off at 9:30 AM.
| Time/Location | Description |
| 8:30AM – 9:30AM Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons & Forum |
Event Check-in & Breakfast Start the day by checking in at the MBA Commons in Huntsman Hall. Next you’ll head to the lower level Forum to grab some breakfast and mingle with your fellow admits. |
| 9:00AM – 12:00PM Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons |
Drop-in Financial Aid Advising (15 minutes each) There will be 4 Financial Aid counselors available for private, one-on-one advising sessions to discuss financial aid, loans, funding options, and veteran-related funding. |
| 9:30AM – 9:40AM Huntsman Hall, Cluster Homerooms |
Cluster Homeroom Quick stop in your cluster homeroom to drop your belongings and greet your cluster-mates. |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM Annenberg Auditorium |
Welcome Ceremony All attendees will come together to hear greetings from Dean Erika James, a panel of MBA senior leadership, and current student leaders. |
| 11:30AM – 1:30PM Huntsman Hall, Cluster Homerooms |
Student Panel & Lunch Join your cluster back in your homeroom to meet Student Life Fellows; ask questions during a student panel while you enjoy lunch. |
| 1:30PM – 2:30PM Huntsman Hall |
Financial Aid Overview Join the Director of Student Finances for a discussion about budget, tuition, student loans, funding opportunities, and more. |
| 2:30PM – 3:30PM Huntsman Hall |
Master Class Join Assistant Professor of Management Lindsey D. Cameron for a Master Class on Managing the Emerging Enterprise: Understanding Motivation. Through the lens of Uber, the fast-growing ride-sharing company, she will explore how its operational strategies shape worker motivation. |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM Huntsman Hall |
Navigating the Recruitment Journey Join MBA Career Management and Student Career Fellows to learn about the recruitment process, and how current students utilize Wharton’s career resources to find their internship and full-time roles. |
| 5:00PM – 6:30PM 23rd Street Armory |
Closing Reception & Club Fair End the weekend at the 23rd Street Armory for a Club Fair and reception. Student representatives for many MBA Clubs will be in attendance to share information about club activities and opportunities. Open bar and food provided. |
| 5:00PM – Evening Hours Various Restaurants |
Dual-Degree Dinners (for dual-degree admitted students only) Health Care Management Program: 6:00PM at La Viola JD/MA Program: 6:30PM at Rosy’s Taco Bar Lauder MBA/MA Program: More info coming soon |
Partner Schedule
Partners are warmly invited to Welcome Weekend! On Friday, they can join admitted students for all events. On Saturday, the Wharton MBA Partners Club will host a dedicated event track just for them.
Saturday, April 12
| Time/Location | Description |
| 8:30AM – 9:30AM Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons & Forum |
Event Check-in & Breakfast Start the day by checking in at the MBA Commons in Huntsman Hall. Next you’ll head to the lower level Forum to grab some breakfast and mingle with other attendees. |
| 9:30AM – 9:40AM Huntsman Hall, Partner Homeroom |
Partner Homeroom Quick stop in the Partner homeroom (JMHH 255) to drop your belongings and greet your cluster-mates. |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM Annenberg Auditorium |
Welcome Ceremony All attendees will come together to hear greetings from Dean Erika James, a panel of MBA senior leadership, and current student leaders. |
| 11:30AM – 1:30PM Huntsman Hall, Partner Homeroom |
Introductions, Icebreaker, and Lunch |
| 1:45PM – 4:15PM Huntsman Hall, Partner Homeroom |
Partner Presentations, Panels, Q&A |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM 23rd Street Armory |
Closing Reception & Club Fair End the weekend at the 23rd Street Armory for a Club Fair and reception. Student representatives for many MBA Clubs will be in attendance to share information about club activities and opportunities. Open bar and food provided. |
Club-Hosted Weekend Events
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Additional Details
Hotels & Lodging
There are many hotels just a short walk away from Penn’s campus. Visit universitycity.org for a full list of accommodations. Visit Philly also maintains an accurate list of accommodations in the city, as well as many things to do while in Philadelphia.
Travel
Traveling to Philadelphia from the Airport: The SEPTA Airport Line train departs every 30 minutes and takes you to 30th Street Station. If you prefer to take a ride-share service or metered taxi directly from the airport to your hotel, the cost is about $25.00 and takes about 25 minutes.
Traveling to Philadelphia by train: If you’re traveling from Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., or other East Coast locations, the Amtrak Northeast Regional corridor line has a stop in Philadelphia. From 30th Street Train Station, a metered cab ride costs about $7.00 and takes about five minutes.
Attire
The dress for Welcome Weekend is business casual. We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear that allows you to walk comfortably on Penn’s cobblestone walkways. If you have limited mobility, please reach out to us for accommodations.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need accessibility accommodations or special assistance, please email us at mbaevents@wharton.upenn.edu.