Penn has eight college houses available to sophomores, juniors and seniors — but not all of them are made the same. To help you choose, here's a comprehensive guide with details on each location.
Du Bois was built to foster a community of African American scholarship and culture.
No Dining Hall
No AC (will be installed Summer 2019)
2009 + $10 million
Each floor of Kings Court has a different residential program.
Yes Dining Hall
No AC (will be installed Summer 2019)
2011 + $10 million
Gregory will be the only College House without AC next fall.
No Dining Hall
No AC (will be installed, no time in place)
Class of 1925: 2013
Van Pelt: 2014 + $14 million
Stouffer College House is comprised of two separate buildings: Stouffer Hall and Mayer Hall.
No Dining Hall
Yes AC
2012 + $8 million in yearly projects 2002 - 2017
Among the largest donors to build New College House are members of the Estee Lauder family.
Yes Dining Hall
Yes AC
Harnwell is the only College House with a dance studio.
No Dining Hall
Yes AC
2002-2009 + $180 million
In 2004, a holiday decoration set off a small fire in Harrison.
No Dining Hall
Yes AC
2002-2009 + $180 million
In 2006, Rodin became the only high-rise with a name that does not start with a 'H,' after it was renamed after Penn's former president Judith Rodin. Rodin was formerly called Hamilton College House.
No Dining Hall
Yes AC
2002-2009 + $180 million