W.E.B. Du Bois | College Houses & Academic Services

Upcoming Events

End of Semester Closing - Hot Chocolate and Tea Party

"🎄 Cozy Winter Tea & Hot Chocolate Social ☕ Join RA Beril for a cozy end-of-semester celebration! Take a break from finals and unwind with tea, hot chocolate, and cookies as we wrap up the semester together and celebrate the coming new year. ✨ Special treat: The first 6 residents to sign up will receive a free mug to take home with their initials on it! 📍 Location: Du Bois 2nd Floor Lounge 🗓️ Date & Time: December 7th - 8-9pm We’ll also share important Du Bois closing information and tips for heading out for winter break. Come warm up, chat with neighbors, and celebrate the semester’s end in good company!"

Dec 8

Healthy Dating in the Modern Era: Open Dialogue

Still chewing on a comment from one of the previous circles? Hoping to explore a topic we didn’t get to last time? Bring your questions for a student-led, open and honest dialogue about modern dating.

Dec 8

DAAP Line Dance Studying Break

Need a break? Join DAAP & the Du Bois team in the MPR for a quick dance break to close out the last day of classes!

Dec 9

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Du Bois House Council Presents: Gingerbread House Making Competition

Join House Council for the Gingerbread Making Competition! In small teams residents will work together to create a Gingerbread house! House Council vote on the winning house. Come by to join the competition or watch your friends and neighbors compete! Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon will be provided.

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News & Announcements

Penn News

11.11.2025

Nursing students and faculty find community in the College Houses

Penn Nursing, the School of Nursing's magazine, profiles the ways in which nurses-in-training at Penn find support and camaraderie within the College Houses.

Students gather with Faculty Director Prof. Julie Sochalski at a Hill College House outing

Penn News

09.23.2025

College podcast features College Houses in new episode

The first episode of the College Voices podcast's new season talks about the College Houses as a way for Penn students to build community and find their way at the University.

CHAS Faculty in the News

08.21.2025

Making a College House a Home

Prof. Carol Muller, Faculty Director of Riepe College House, spoke with Penn Today about what it's like to live with undergraduates and how a College House can make the transition to life at Penn a more rewarding experience.

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Program Communities at Du Bois

Two Du Bois residents learn a dance presented by a dancer from an Afro-Caribbean instructor

Black and Latin in the Americas

A residential community centered on celebrating and critically exploring the experiences, histories, and cultures of Black and LatinX peoples across the Americas.

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Zulu in Residence

A space that uplifts African culture and social justice leadership through storytelling, language, community dialogue, and mentorship.

Du Bois residents and faculty sit in the Multipurpose Room at Du Bois

About Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois College House is Penn’s vibrant 4-year residential community that celebrates African and African Diasporic culture, scholarship, and leadership. Founded through student activism in 1972, the House is home to programs that support academic success, wellness, and cultural exploration. Du Bois welcomes students from all backgrounds, fostering a supportive and inclusive space where every voice matters. At Du Bois, you don’t just live—you thrive.

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