Event FAQs

You can request to reserve space at Perry World House using this link. 

Please allow five business days for a response to your inquiry.

Perry World House does not have a dedicated Audio-Visual Team, but if your event requires Tech support the Operations & Events Manager can help arrange this with you through HireIT Services.

Perry World House spaces are listed with their floor plans, capacities, and pictures in the 'Our Spaces' tab of our website.

Perry World House does not facilitate reservations for Classroom 108. If you are interested in booking this space, please contact the Central Pool for scheduling.

The cost to hold your event on our premises depends on your specific needs. We do have a Penn Affiliated and a Non-Affiliated list of room rates. Certain furnishings and services such as audio/visual equipment and labor, housekeeping, and secruity may incur additional charges.

Once your reservation request has been confirmed, the Operations & Events Manager will assist you with the planning of your event.

All event needs must be confirmed 2 business days prior to the start date of the event. Any changes made after this deadline may be subject to additional fees or may not be accommodated. The decision will be at the discretion of the Operations and Events Manager. 

Our Operations & Events Manager is able to assist in any way. Please call at 267-769-1036.

All furniture and AV equipment available for rent or as part of your space rental can be found on the 'Event Inventory' tab of our website.

The lost and found is located at 1st floor security desk in the lobby, or call 215-573-5730.

Please see above for our payment policies. Upon agreement of fees 25% of the total invoice is due. An additional 25% is due 2 weeks prior to event start date and the balance is due 48 business hours prior to the event start date. 

We will store items needed for events for up to 2 business days, but we ask that you arrange with with the Operations & Events Manager as we have limited storage space.

We are happy to help you select furnishings for your needs. As a general guideline, a 5'-rectangular table seats 2 people per side, a 48"-round table seats up to 6 people, and a 72"-round table seats up to 10 people.

Perry World House does not have public parking, however street parking and public garages are available. The two closest garages can be found on the corner of 40th and Walnut or 38th and Walnut. For more information please refer to Penn’s Parking Locations.

If you have already reserved a space, please contact the Operations & Events Manager to arrange a tour. If you have not submitted a request yet, please email us at events@pwh.upenn.edu and a tour will be arranged for you.

For events staffed by, but not limited to Perry World House, University Housekeeping, Allied Barton or Penn Police, the client must cancel at least two business days prior to the event. Any client that fails to do so will be subject to all staffing charges associated with the event. Any organization that does not show up for their event without cancelling will also be subject to all staffing charges associated with the event.