Student Designed Community Application

Student Designed Communities: Shared leadership, shared space.

Student Designed Communities (SDCs) allow groups of upperclass students with a concept for a theme community to propose their ideas and turn it into a year-long residential reality. This application will be reviewed by College Houses & Academic Services and individual College Houses to determine whether your concept is a good fit for the College Houses.

Name *

Email *

What is the name of your proposed SDC? *

To what family of SDC does it belong? *

World Cultures & Languages

Arts & Letters

Identity & Self

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Leadership Development

Other—specify below

If "other", describe the category of your SDC:

Who is the student program director? *

This is the name of the person who will be responsible for the program and staying in contact with the House Dean about program activities and outcomes.

What is the email address for the student program director? *

Who will serve as the staff or faculty advisor to provide ongoing guidance for program development? *

By entering their name, I certify that I have spoken to this individual about serving in this advisory capacity.

What is the email address for this advisor? *

Please provide a description of the program, what it offers participants, its philosophy, and any other pertinent information. *

This description will be used for the CHAS website and other informational purposes.

List what students gain or learn from participating in the program. Include a list of objectives and goals in bullet form. *

List participation expectations in order for students to get the most out of the program. *

List a sample schedule of events and/or special traditions that students can expect. *

Provide an estimated budget for your SDC. *

How much money do you anticipate needing to run your activities over the course of the academic year? Provide a breakdown of types of expenses you expect to incur.

Are there any special amenities needed for this program? *

For example, themed floor lounge, technology requirements, cinema requirements, etc.

List names and Penn ID numbers for students committed to participating in this program (minimum of 12). *

Final question: Why did you select this particular theme? *