Welcome to University Life Space & Events
We are your Student Center.
The oldest operating student center in the country, the Student Center @ Houston Hall was built in 1896 as a private club space for Penn students. Today, this historic building remains at the center of campus life – a place where students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests gather for social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities. It provides a welcoming environment where students can interact with each other, support their community, and find a home away from home.
Student Center @ Houston Hall
Our Venues
Space and Events COVID Updates
Student Center @ Houston Hall: Access is for specific purposes including COVID testing:
- Entry for the COVID testing sites is through the tents located on the Spruce-street side of Houston Hall
- Insomnia Cookies and University Copy Service are open for remote ordering
- Meetings and event spaces may be requested using the reservation system and will be approved in accordance with state and local guidance
- Additional remote resources and activities for students
Space and Events Staff is here to help during this time. Please address any questions you may have about existing or future reservations, as well as those concerning building operations, to reserve@pobox.upenn.edu. It may take up to two business days to receive a reply.
Irvine Auditorium: Access is for specific purposes including COVID testing
Spring 2022 Semester Building Hours
Student Center @ Houston Hall
Daily
7:00 am – 12:00 am
Last Practice Room key signed out at 7:30 pm
The Arts, Research, and Culture House (ARCH)
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Last Practice Room key signed out at 7:30 pm
Irvine Piano Practice Room
Daily
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Effective through 2/28
Penncard holders can sign out a practice room key at the Houston Hall Front Desk.