Aug
18
(Silent) Quad Welcome Party!
SHHHHH!! Come to our silent party. Rain location: McClelland-Ware
Upcoming Events
Aug
19
Tealight Ceremony
Begin your Penn journey by becoming part of one of Riepe's most meaningful traditions. During the Tealight Ceremony, you'll take a quiet moment to reflect on the exciting year ahead by writing a letter to your future sophomore self. Your letter will be placed inside the Riepe Time Capsule and safely kept until the end of your freshman year, when you'll receive it back at our annual Sophomore Send-Off celebration. Join us for an evening of reflection, community, and new beginnings while meeting your Resident Advisor, House Director, House Fellows, and fellow first-year students. Enjoy complimentary snacks, capture memories and celebrate the start of your Riepe experience. One letter. One year. One unforgettable Riepe tradition.
Aug
25
First Day Fuel
Start your semester the Riepe way! Before heading to your first class, stop by our First Day Fuel Pop-Up for complimentary smoothies, fresh bagels, and exclusive Riepe swag. Whether you're rushing to class or taking a moment to meet fellow residents, we're here to help you kick off the semester with great food, positive energy, and the welcoming community that makes Riepe feel like home. Fuel up. Gear up. Riepe Up! 💙💛
Aug
28
Welcome Mat Making Event
Make your room feel like home from the moment you walk through the door! Join Riepe College House for our Welcome Mat Making Event and design a custom welcome mat for your suite or room. Whether you create a masterpiece on your own or team up with your roommates, this is the perfect opportunity to show off your creativity while getting to know the people you'll be living with all year. We'll provide all the supplies—you bring the imagination! Mats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with one mat provided per room. Come paint, laugh, connect, and leave with a one-of-a-kind welcome mat that makes your space uniquely yours. Because every great home deserves a great welcome. 💙💛
News & Announcements
The Quad, then and now
Penn's iconic Quadrangle, built in the 1890s, was the first student residence built on the West Philadelphia campus. This fall it opens fully for the first time in three years.
Riepe Faculty Director answers questions about the College Houses
Prof. Carol Muller, Riepe College House's Faculty Director, talked to Penn Today about what it's like living in a first-year College House, what the Houses are all about, and the power of cookies.
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.
Programs at Riepe
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Chat & Chew with Dr. Smith
Chat with the House Director Dr. Shalyssa Smith and enjoy a treat at the biweekly Chat & Chew events.
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Pet Therapy
Discover the wellness benefits of petting a friendly animal with local shelters and PennVet.
Learn More About Riepe
Veritas et Honestas, which translates as "Truth and Honor," is the official Riepe House motto; however, "good food, good company" is how we like to portray the vibe at Riepe College House, and the phrase has become its unofficial motto.