Wharton MBA
Welcome Weekend
Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11
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 is now closed.
Event Schedule
All events held on Thursday and Friday are optional, and require you to opt-in through the registration form. The Saturday schedule is the same for all attendees and does not include opt-in sessions.
Thursday, April 9
| Time | Event/Location |
| 1:00PM – 5:30PM | Optional: Apartment Tours / Register Here Join Alkina Realty for exclusive property tours of some of the most popular apartment buildings among Wharton students. |
| 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Optional: MBA Pub / Lucy’s Join us for MBA Pub, a long-standing Wharton tradition held every Thursday evening. Enjoy an open bar with beer and wine, plenty of food, and the chance to experience one of Wharton’s favorite weekly gatherings. |
Friday, April 10
| Time | Event/Location |
| 9:00AM – 4:00PM (All Day) |
Event Check-in / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons The registration table will be open all day on Friday. Stop by anytime to check in, grab your lanyard, and get ready for an exciting weekend on campus! (Luggage check available all day in MBA Commons) |
| 9:00AM – 3:00PM | Drop-in Financial Aid Advising / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons There will be 3 Financial Aid counselors available for private, one-on-one advising sessions to discuss financial aid, loans, funding options, and veteran-related funding. |
| 10:00AM – 5:30PM | Apartment Tours / Register Here Join Alkina Realty for exclusive property tours of some of the most popular apartment buildings among Wharton students. |
| Tour 1 10:00AM – 12:00PM |
Campus Tour and Coffee Chat / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons 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. (Luggage check available all day in MBA Commons) |
| 12:00PM – 1:15PM | Special Program Lunches / By Invitation Only For Lauder MBA/MA admits and incoming Moelis Fellows: Join us for a private lunch to meet your future classmates. Location details will be provided prior to the event. |
| Tour 2 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
Campus Tour and Coffee Chat / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons 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. (Luggage check available all day in MBA Commons) |
| 4:30PM – 6:30PM | Affinity Happy Hour / Two Locals Brewing Join us for happy hour for our affinity populations. We’ll be joined by current student clubs that may include: WAAAM, WAAMBA, CariBiz, WHALASA, WHAMBAA, WASA, Out4Biz, Veterans Club, and WWIB. To foster an environment of openness and inclusivity, this event welcomes all admits & partners, irrespective of background, orientation, or identity. |
| 7:00PM – Evening Hours | Small Group Dinners / Various Restaurants 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. |
Saturday, April 11 (Admitted Student Schedule)
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 schedule officially kicks off at 9:30 AM.
| Time | Event/Location |
| 8:30AM – 9:30AM | Event Check-in & Breakfast / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons & Forum 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. |
| 9:30AM – 9:40AM | Cluster Homeroom A quick stop in your cluster homeroom to greet your cluster-mates. |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Welcome Ceremony / Annenberg Auditorium All attendees will come together to hear greetings from Dean Erika James, a panel of MBA senior leadership, and current student leaders. |
| 11:10AM – 1:30PM | Student Panel & Lunch / Huntsman Hall, Cluster Homerooms 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 | Financial Aid Overview / Huntsman Hall, Cluster Homerooms Join the Director of Student Finances for a discussion about budget, tuition, student loans, funding opportunities, and more. |
| 2:30PM – 3:30PM | Master Class / Huntsman Hall, G-06 Join Nicolaj Siggelkow, Vice Dean of the MBA Program and Professor of Management, for an interactive Master Class that brings the Wharton classroom to life. |
| 3:40PM – 4:40PM | Navigating the Recruitment Journey / Huntsman Hall, Cluster Homerooms Join MBA Career Management 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 | Closing Reception & Club Fair / Pottruck Health and Fitness Center End the weekend by exploring our MBA Club Fair. Each club will host its own table, giving you the chance to walk through, meet student leaders, and learn about club activities and opportunities. Open bar and food provided. |
| 6:00PM – Evening Hours | Dual-Degree Dinners (for dual-degree admitted students only) Health Care Management Program: La Viola | 5:30PM JD/MBA Program: La Viola | 6:30PM Lauder MBA/MA Program: Details coming soon |
Saturday, April 11 (Partner Schedule)
| Time | Event/Location |
| 8:30AM – 9:30AM | Event Check-in & Breakfast / Huntsman Hall, MBA Commons & Forum 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 | Partner Homeroom Quick stop in the Partner homeroom (JMHH G65) to drop your belongings and greet your cluster-mates. |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Welcome Ceremony / Annenberg Auditorium All attendees will come together to hear greetings from Dean Erika James, a panel of MBA senior leadership, and current student leaders. |
| 11:15AM – 2:15PM | Introductions, Partner Presentations & Panel, Lunch / Partner Homeroom Hear from current MBA Partners as they share their Wharton journeys: navigating a move to Philadelphia, supporting their students, and getting involved in the Wharton community, followed by a panel discussion and lunch. |
| 2:30PM – 3:30PM | Partners Pret Meet Up / Pret A Manger – Huntsman Hall Grab coffee at Pret in Huntsman Hall and connect with fellow Partners in a relaxed, social setting. |
| 3:45PM – 4:45PM | University Bookstore Visit / Meet at Partner Homeroom Join Partners for a visit to the University Bookstore. |
| 5:00PM – 6:30PM | Closing Reception & Club Fair / Pottruck Health and Fitness Center End the weekend by exploring our MBA Club Fair. Each club will host its own table, giving you the chance to walk through, meet student leaders, and learn about club activities and opportunities. Open bar and food provided. |
Club-Hosted Weekend Events
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Additional Details
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.
Hotels & Lodging
There are many hotels just a short walk away from Penn’s campus, click here 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.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need accessibility accommodations or special assistance, please email us at mbaevents@wharton.upenn.edu.