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πŸ—ΊοΈ World Cultures and Languages

Black and Latin in the Americas
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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.

Zulu in Residence
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Zulu in Residence

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

Language and Cultures Program: Deutsches Haus
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Language and Cultures Program: Deutsches Haus

The German House at Gregory (Deutsches Haus) offers students exposure to German language, film, and culture.

Language and Cultures Program: Casa Hispanica
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Language and Cultures Program: Casa Hispanica

The Spanish House at Gregory (Casa Hispanica) offers students exposure to Spanish language, culture, and film.

πŸ›οΈ Arts & Letters

Film Culture
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Film Culture

The Film Culture Program (FCP) at Gregory College House offers a one-of-a-kind residential experience for students who are passionate about film and filmmaking.

Perspectives in Humanities
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Perspectives in Humanities

Perspectives in the Humanities is a community focused on the elevated appreciation of the arts and the humanities through shared experiences.

Goldberg Media & Communications
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Goldberg Media & Communications

Closed temporarily while its home is renovated in 2025-26, The Wendy and Leonard Goldberg Media & Communications Program draws members who share an interest in all forms of communications media.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Biosphere
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Biosphere

Dedicated to igniting passion for the environment and wellness through engagement with our university neighborhoods and Philadelphia at large.

Women in Computer Science
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Women in Computer Science

Are you a woman passionate about computer science and seeking a supportive community to nurture your ambitions? Look no further than Women in Computer Science (WiCS) at Kings Court English.

Science and Technology Wing (STWing)
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Science and Technology Wing (STWing)

Join STWing if you're ready to dive into a thrilling world of innovation, and tight knit community!

🌲 Leadership Development

SNF Paideia "Common Ground" Program Community
Some of the residents of the SNF Paideia "Common Ground" Program Community

SNF Paideia "Common Ground" Program Community

Exploring the transformative power of open dialogue and the wealth of varying perspectives within the vibrant community of Common Ground. 

πŸŽ“ Penn Course Communities

Benjamin Franklin Scholars Residential Community
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Benjamin Franklin Scholars Residential Community

The BFS community in Hill College House: a vibrant community of students who share a passion for broad intellectual exploration.
 

Huntsman Program for International Studies and Business
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Huntsman Program for International Studies and Business

The residential community of the dual-degree Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.

M&T (Management and Technology) Program Community
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M&T (Management and Technology) Program Community

M&T (Management and Technology) students are enrolled in a rigorous coordinated dual-degree Program that offers access to two distinct schools as well as a smaller, tight-knit community.

VIPER: Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research Community
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VIPER: Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research Community

The Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) Program Community at Hill College House is designed for students who are pursuing a coordinated dual degree in science and engineering as part of the VIPER program.

πŸŽ“ College House Course Communities

Language and Cultures Program: Casa Hispanica
Arco de Santa Catalina and Volcan de Agua in Antigua, Guatemala (photo by Leonid Andronov)

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
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, at sunset

Language and Cultures Program: Deutsches Haus

The German House at Gregory (Deutsches Haus) offers students exposure to German language, film, and culture.

Zulu in Residence
South African beaded jewelry on a display table at a market

Zulu in Residence

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

Film Culture
People watching a movie in a theatre, in soft focus

Film Culture

The Film Culture Program (FCP) at Gregory College House offers a one-of-a-kind residential experience for students who are passionate about film and filmmaking.

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