WELCOME

Welcome to Gregory, where residents believe that a college house should be more than just a place to study for your Econ 001 midterm, sleep in a one-bedroom, and grab the occasional free slice of pizza. Although the House does provide all that, it is also a place where you can explore new things and feel a real sense of community.

For a start, Gregory celebrates diversity through its Modern Languages Program and cinema through the Film Culture series. But even if German leaves you tongue-tied and the Oscars give you a headache, you will still be welcomed to Sunday brunches, study breaks, and weekly BYOM hot chocolate nights with open arms. With a supportive network of GAs, RAs and dynamic student staff, there's always something going on and someone to talk to - this is a house that's got your back.

So try a new French phrase in the mosaic-festooned Greenhouse, engage in a Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate in the Film Lounge, or simply laugh until you can't breathe in the piano lounge when you're supposed to be studying - this is a House that will embrace you. Visit for a while, or stay four years. Either way, we hope you'll feel at home here.

--Vicky Sakr ‘06, Gregory Alumni Society Chair and Lucid Award Winner 2006


Information for Gregory freshmen

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 traditionsYou'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 SpanishParticipants 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.

Renovations Coming!

The Class of 1925 building, which houses the Modern Languages Program, will be updated in summer 2013 with new bathrooms, furniture, flooring, paint and other enhancements to student rooms, as well as new public space furnishings and improvements.  Similar renovations are scheduled to occur in Van Pelt Manor, as well as additional enhancements to C'25, during the summer of 2014. Check out the recent DP article.  Exciting!

Gregory closed for the summer!

Gregory is closed for the summer months, though the Dean and House Coordinator will still be working normal business hours Monday through Friday.   Feel free to contact us or stop by if needed (no dvd rentals until re-opening, however!). Note that there is no student room, public space or guest suite access over the summer, and we will not be able to show any incoming freshmen the Class of 1925 building due to the renovations.

If you have any questions about Gregory, drop us a line or like/comment on the Gregory 2013-2014 facebook page. 

Have a great few months! See you in the fall!