Welcome toCollege Houses & Academic Services
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Welcome to College Houses & Academic Services
As a division of the Provost’s Office, our mission is to bring academic life out of the classroom and into Penn's on-campus living spaces. At Penn, every undergraduate lives for at least two years in a College House alongside members of our faculty, a CHAS House Director, and a team of Resident Advisors, all of whom provide support and educational opportunities.
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COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
[Mar 22
WARE
Study Break](https://collegehouses.upenn.edu/ware/events/study-break)
[Mar 22
W.E.B. DU BOIS
Du Bois Day Celebration - Harriet Tubman Museum Trip to Maryland
This year, W.E.B. Du Bois College House is celebrating Du Bois Day in a new way. Each year we honor the founding of our house by learning from the legacy of a Black scholar or activist who changed the world. This year, in collaboration with DAAP, we are traveling to Maryland to explore the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Join us for a day of learning, reflection, and community. Sunday, March 22 Schedule 8:00 AM – Depart from campus by coach bus • Bus includes WiFi and a restroom, so you can relax or get work done on the ride 10:30 AM – Arrive at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Maryland • Participate in an interactive guided educational experience exploring Tubman’s life and legacy 12:30 PM – Group Lunch • Enjoy a delicious meal at Portside Seafood Restaurant • Lunch provided and paid for by Penn 2:00 PM – Depart for Philadelphia ~4:00 PM – Return to campus Why This Trip Matters Du Bois Day is about more than celebrating our house. It is about honoring the people whose courage and vision shaped the world we live in today. Harriet Tubman’s activism and leadership helped change the course of American history and continues to inspire generations. Who Can Attend Residents of Du Bois College House and friends from other college houses are welcome. The more the merrier. Registration Interested in joining us? Sign up by March 19th](https://collegehouses.upenn.edu/dubois/events/du-bois-day-celebration-harriet-tubman-museum-trip-to-maryland)
[Mar 22
GUTMANN
Morning at the Barnes Foundation
Head downtown to explore the world-renowned Barnes Foundation, home to one of the most impressive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the world.](https://collegehouses.upenn.edu/gutmann/events/morning-at-the-barnes-foundation)
[Mar 22
RODIN
Sunday Brunch
Come join your fellow students for a free breakfast in the Rooftop Lounge!](https://collegehouses.upenn.edu/rodin/events/sunday-brunch-1)
News & Announcements
03.03.2026
Du Bois hosts 33rd Souls of Du Bois Symposium
Du Bois College House hosted the 33rd annual Souls of Du Bois Symposium at the end of February, celebrating the enduring legacy of scholar and activist Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois.
01.29.2026
Stouffer Faculty Director to lead Nursing global engagement
Prof. Carmen Alvarez, the Faculty Director in Stouffer College House, has been named by the School of Nursing as the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and as director of the Center for Global Women's Health.
01.20.2026
Rodin Fellow helps demystify Bach
Rodin College House Fellow Dr. Jamuna Samuel is opening up the world of J.S. Bach to students by teaching MUSC3660: Performance, Analysis, History.
01.12.2026
Stouffer Fellow fights swimming bacteria
Dr. Arnold Mathijssen, a College House Fellow in Stouffer College House, leads a team that has discovered ways that bacteria like E. coli can swim through tiny pathways to invade deeply into the body.
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.
College House Program Communities
CHAS Signature Initiatives
College House Undergraduate Research Program
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.