When entering the Quadrangle, visitors should be ready to duck. On most days, frisbees and footballs will be flying as students relax between classes. The earliest buildings in the Quad were constructed in the 1890's. Today, the Quad encompasses 38 interlocking buildings surrounding five interior courtyards. Three of Penn's twelve College Houses call the Quad home: Fisher Hassenfeld, Riepe, and Ware.

College Houses

Designed by the nation's leading collegiate architects, Cope and Stewardson, in 1895, and built in many phases between 1894 and 1929, with final buildings added in 1954-1959.

A comprehensive renovation and restoration has been completed.