Usually between 90-120 of our 252 undergraduates are freshmen, so we have a sizable and supportive community of first-year students.  In Van Pelt, our freshmen are consolidated on the top two floors, including those in the Film Culture residential program.  In Class of 1925, which houses our Modern Languages Program, freshmen are found throughout the building, which will be newly renovated this summer!

Gregory averages close to 25 events each and every week (!)-- so there are innumerable opportunities to get to know everyone.  Standby social gatherings include Tuesday BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug), Wednesday study breaks and Sunday brunches, but we have a long list of regular traditions.  You'll never be at a loss for things to do (and often things to eat).   The multitude of events makes it easy to get to know almost everyone in the House, if you are game.

Most of our freshmen live in four bedroom quads-- so each Gregorian has a private bedroom and shares a bathroom with no more than three students.  Some freshmen in the Modern Languages Program also have an additional living room or perhaps two bedroom doubles w/bath.  So if you prefer some privacy, while still getting to know many people, Gregory is an excellent option, very different than most of the predominantly first-year Houses.

In addition to ten Graduate Associate staff, Gregory has three undergraduate Resident Advisors-- long-time Gregorians solely dedicated to creating the best possible first year experience for our freshmen residents.  In addition, many of our returners volunteer to mentor our new students!

Freshmen are welcome to take part in our residential programs Film Culture  and Modern Languages.  MLP has five language houses--Arabic, Chinese, French, German and Spanish.  Participants have the unique option of obtaining course credit in Arabic, Cinema Studies, French, German or Spanish by participating!  There is no need to commit to the credit offerings over the summer-- feel free to wait until each program's intro meeting in the first week or so of classes.  Plus, you are welcome to participate just for fun, with no obligation!

Gregory will have positions available for freshmen Information Technology Advisors (ITAs).  Apply at http://www.rescomp.upenn.edu/itaapp.

Since Gregory is one of the smaller Houses, many Penn students won't know that much about us (we kind of like it that way).  But if you would like to ask questions of current residents, staff, or even alumni, please let us know and we will easily put you in touch.