Where Penn first became a truly residential university" Until the end of the 19th century, nearly all Penn students commuted to campus, so there were few extra curricular activities on campus. The Quad changed all that.

Where undergraduates reign The Quad has always been occupied by Penn undergraduates. Their first home-away-from-home... their first real chance to explore new opportunities.

Where student traditions evolved First, Bowl fights and freshman beanies. Now it's Hey Day, Convocation, and Spring Fling.

Where lifelong friendships began "We met when we lived in the Quad" is a traditional Penn refrain.