Program Community applications for upperclassmen are upcoming on MyHomeAtPenn. Dates of applications to be announced.
It’s not just first-year students who are offered the opportunity to live with other students and faculty who share a passion for a particular subject—many Program Communities offer membership to upperclass students too! Membership in a Program Community or an approved Student Designed Community is completely voluntary but requires a special application process.
Pick a Program Community (PC) and then follow House instructions:
- World Cultures and Languages
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Harnwell: Ancient Studies, East Asia House, International Program, Latin American Program
- Arts & Letters
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Harnwell: Arts House
Harrison: Front Row Theatre & the Arts
- Identity & Self
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Harnwell: Muslim Life Residential Program (A Student-Designed Community)
Lauder: 2XP (Second Year Experience)
Rodin: Jewish Cultural Studies (A Student-Designed Community), Balanced Living Community (BLoC)
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
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Harnwell: Biosciences Community, Eco-House
- Leadership Development
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Kings Court English: Upperclass Programs in KCECH
Rodin: Rodin Leadership Program
Apply to a PC:
- Investigate your options on the CHAS and House websites and note any special essay requirements here
- Don’t forget to apply (with roommates or as an individual) from your MyHomeAtPenn portal between February 23 at 9AM and March 5 at 1PM.
- Select a PC that interests you
- Follow selection instructions as designated by each College House
- Watch for email updates about assignment decisions
- Visit the Residential Services website for general application instructions