Four questions with Gregory
What's it like in Gregory, really?
Gregory College House is a close-knit and welcoming community where students truly get to know one another, along with the faculty and staff who support them. One of the things that makes Gregory unique is its location away from the upper side of campus, which gives it a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere. If you’re looking for a space that feels like an escape from the constant rush and noise of campus life, Gregory offers that balance of community and calm. It’s a place where students can build meaningful connections while also having a comfortable environment to recharge and feel at home.
What are the vibes in Gregory?
The vibes in Gregory College House are relaxed, welcoming, and community-oriented. Thanks to its smaller size and cozy layout, it’s easy for residents to build genuine connections with their peers, faculty, and staff. Gregory has a calmer and more relaxed atmosphere, offering a quieter living environment while still encouraging students to socialize and engage with one another. Residents often come together during house-wide events, floor activities, and outside on the beach area, creating a strong sense of community and belonging.
How do we live Gregory's motto?
Gregory College House lives out its motto, “Multis e Gentibus Vires” (“From many peoples, strength”), by creating a community where students from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences feel welcomed and valued. Residents learn from one another through everyday conversations, shared experiences, and house events that bring people together. Gregory’s close-knit environment encourages meaningful connections and mutual respect, showing that the House’s strength truly comes from the diversity and unity of its community.
What sets Gregory apart?
What sets Gregory College House apart is its unique combination of community, creativity, and comfort. Gregory offers distinctive spaces such as the Dark Room Café, Greenhouse, Film Lounge, and Yoga studio, giving residents places to relax, connect, and explore their interests outside of academics. Its quieter location and close-knit environment create a strong sense of belonging that can feel hard to find on campus. Gregory stands out as a space where students can build meaningful relationships, express themselves, and feel at home.
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Program Communities at Gregory
Language and Cultures Program: Casa Hispanica
The Spanish House at Gregory (Casa Hispanica) offers students exposure to Spanish language, culture, and film.
Language and Cultures Program: Deutsches Haus
Film Culture
About Gregory
Gregory is a really special place on campus! It’s a close-knit community where it’s easy to find people to connect with, especially if you haven’t quite found your group at Penn yet. The house has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to build genuine relationships with others. Since it’s a four-year College House, you get to meet and live with students from all years and majors, which adds a lot of depth and variety to the community. What really stands out about Gregory is its strong commitment to culture and the variety of human experiences. It’s not just something we talk about, it’s something that really shapes how we live and interact here.