COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
Ballots & Bites
Ballots & Bites is a casual, nonpartisan civic engagement event where residents can enjoy snacks while learning about voter registration and the upcoming Pennsylvania election. Residents can explore registration resources, check their registration status, and learn about the races on the ballot in a welcoming environment.
Dinner With Interesting People featuring Dr. John Lapinski
There is no one better to dissect our current political season than Dr. John Lapinski, Professor of Political Science & Director of Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies. Join us for an evening of good food and conversation with Dr. Lapinski on October 19th.
Quad Panel on AI in Coursework
Join Quad Faculty Directors and House Fellows for an open panel discussion on the role of AI in teaching and learning at Penn. Hear from faculty across a range of disciplines as they share their perspectives on AI, discuss how they incorporate it into their courses, and explore its implications for classroom learning and assignments. And they look forward to hearing your thoughts as well!
Wellbeing: Learn your limits
Come learn about how to manage alcohol safety while eating some cookies!
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.