Living and learning, at their best, combine to create the ultimate university experience at Penn. Penn Residential Services is here to connect you to the resources at the center of your residential experience. From managing your living spaces to taking care of the buildings that facilitate your participation in your College House, our focus is always on supporting you.
What We Offer
Home Away From Home
The College Houses and Sansom Place offer distinct room types, amenities, and communities. Options range from traditional single and double rooms that share a common hallway and bathroom to suites and apartments offering more privacy, and in some cases, a living room and kitchen.
The Second-Year Experience
Two is better than One
Penn’s Second-Year Experience initiative includes a two-year housing requirement. Residential Services is supporting this commitment by providing new and distinctive housing options for students to build off of their first-year living in the College Houses.
Need To Know
Important Dates
College Houses Open
Updated Arrival Date: All College Houses that were closed for Winter Break will open at 9 am on Saturday, January 15.
Room Selection Application Opens
The Room Selection Application opens for the 2022-2023 academic year. This process is for returning undergraduate students.
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Program Community Applications due
Interested in a Program Community? Be sure to get your application completed by this date!
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Room Selection Application Closes
Returning undergraduate students must complete their Room Selection Application by this day in order to secure a timeslot.
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Return to House Process
To learn more about the Return to House process, click on Room Selection button.
Move to Any House Process
To learn more about the Move to Any House process, click on Room Selection button.
Spring Break
The College Houses and Sansom Place remain open for Spring Break.
Move-Out
Non-graduating undergraduate students must move out of their College House by 5 pm on Wednesday, May 11.
Graduating Senior Move-Out
Seniors graduating in May or August 2022 will automatically receive an extension to move-out on Tuesday, May 17 at noon.
News + Updates
A Q&A with the House Director of New College House West
With New College House West nearing completion, students making their housing selections for fall have the opportunity to be a part of history as the inaugural residents.