COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
BFS Blueprints
Navigating the club fair: join us & hear from a panel of BFS upperclassmen.
Convocation Ceremony Followed by President & Provost’s Reception
This formal ceremony inducts the Class of 2030 and new transfer students into the Penn community. Afterwards, enjoy music and a delicious dessert reception to celebrate. Penn ID is required for entry into the stadium. No bags are permitted. https://convocation.upenn.edu
Harrison Run & Walk Club
Join House Director Eric for a casual run through the Woodlands Cemetery! You can run, jog, or walk - all paces and faces are welcome! Meet at 7:45 AM on the Harrison Front Patio. We will start the run/walk at 8:00 AM. We will run to and around the Woodlands Cemetery grounds before returning to campus. Residents can choose their own mileage, but most runs will be between two and four miles. All runners/walkers are invited to join for breakfast in the mezzanine upon returning from their run.
3 B/G FDOC Treats
Grab some treats and drinks before heading to your first class on FDOC (First day of classes)!!
News & Announcements
The Quad, then and now
Riepe Faculty Director answers questions about the College Houses
CHAS Technology celebrates its 2025-26 student team
College House Program Communities
Got a passion for a particular subject? Want to live with other Penn students and faculty who share that passion? Check out our Program Communities, an optional but rewarding experience for those who share a curious nature.
CHAS Signature Initiatives
College House Undergraduate Research Program
At Penn, undergraduates learn how to be researchers! CHAS and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) coordinate one of the only interdisciplinary research support programs on campus.
Music in the Houses
In partnership with the Department of Music, CHAS offers in-House music lessons and chooses Undergraduate Music Fellows to create musical events in the Houses.
Film & Cinema in the Houses
The College Houses have been a hub of film and filmmaking at Penn for decades. Here's how we support cinema in the Houses.