Lions Gate Apartments
Lions Gate, newly constructed student apartments, offers comfortable and modern student housing conveniently located close to campus. Each apartment offers two or three double-occupancy bedrooms, a full bathroom with separate vanity and shower/toilet areas, a living room and a full kitchen. Being a resident student gives you the opportunity to be a part of a close-knit campus community where you'll get a taste of living on your own while benefiting from the support of Housing and Residence Life staff who are committed to providing a safe, secure, and comfortable living experience.
Building Type
ApartmentsRoom Types
Apartment 2 Bedroom/4 Person, Apartment 3 Bedroom/4 Person, Apartment 3 Bedroom/6 PersonLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Upperclass Students
Building Amenities
Apartment Amenities
Room Furnishings
Quick Links
Room Diagrams
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 15' 5" | 10' 6" | |
| Bed | 7' 6" | 3' | 3' |
| Desk | 3' | 2' 5" | |
| Dresser | 2' 5" | 1' 9" | |
| Nightstand | 1' 10" | 1' 6" | |
| Wardrobe | 4' 2" | 6' 6" | |
| Window | 4' | 6' 2" | |
| Bathroom | 10' 1" | 7' 8" | |
| Sink | 2' 6" | ||
| Shower | 3' 3" | 6' 10" |
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
Global Village
Did you know that ten percent of Penn State Abington students are international students, and they come from more than forty countries worldwide?
As a member of the Global Village community, you’ll live alongside students who share an interest in global and local perspectives as you:
- build meaningful intercultural relationships through the exploration of cultures, beliefs, and ideas in a supportive environment
- engage with clubs and organizations, intercultural events, and service projects in local communities
- participate in programming supporting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and an end to poverty and other deprivations
First Gen
A first-generation student is a college student whose parents/guardians have not obtained a degree from a four-year college or university in the United States.
Being among the “first” can be the most exciting—and most challenging—time in your academic career. By joining the FirstGen community, you’ll discover
- a supportive environment where students—like you—can connect and share their diverse backgrounds and learning experiences
- resources for academic and personal development
- strategies for self-advocacy and overall success
To request an assignment to either one of these communities, please go to eliving.psu.edu and update your preferences.
Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Gate Apartments | Double Occupancy Bedroom | 6 (max) | $5,068 | $5,068 |
| Lions Gate Apartments | Single Occupancy Bedroom | 4 (max) | $5,763 | $5,763 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Gate Apartments | Double Occupancy Bedroom | 6 (max) | $4,956 | $4,956 |
| Lions Gate Apartments | Single Occupancy Bedroom | 4 (max) | $5,636 | $5,636 |
Meet Our Staff
Elizabeth Kearns
Natalie McCrea
Keisha Johnson
Venita McGuire
Jose Garcia Cintora
Come Visit Us
Housing FAQs
Contracts
General
How do I choose a space and accept the HFS Contract?
Current students who receive an email with the invitation offer:
- If you receive an invitation, log on to www.eLiving.psu.edu and select “View Invitation” under My Contracts.
- Select your invitation to view all housing options. Not all options may be available based on when you are invited into the process.
- Select the housing option you desire and click ‘Continue’.
- Add a friend’s Penn State Access ID who you want to receive a Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract offer and click ‘Continue’. It's not required to add a friend, and not all housing options allow for a roommate.
- Review your selection and click ‘Create Contract’ to be offered the HFS Contract for your selected housing option.
- If a roommate was listed, this student will also be offered the HFS Contract.
- To accept the HFS Contract offer, select the Shopping Cart icon and view the offer.
- Click the ‘Begin Acceptance Process’ button to view and read the HFS Contract and Terms, Conditions, and Regulations (TCRs). Check mark the box to indicate that you have read and agree to abide by the TCRs. Type your name to electronically sign the HFS Contract. Click the ‘Accept Contract’ button. All done!
You are not obligated to live on campus until you accept the HFS Contract; once accepted, the HFS Contract cannot be cancelled (unless you are no longer enrolled at Penn State).
What housing options are available for upper-class students at Abington?
Upper-class students at Abington have various housing options to consider. Review the available housing options and the associated room rates to determine which housing option meets your needs and fits your budget.
When invited to view available housing options, students will see the number of currently available spaces for each option. These numbers will fluctuate as students make their choices, and spaces are added to or subtracted from the total. If a housing option is not shown, all allocated spaces in that option have already been taken. You may choose another option, and then add your name to the Waitlist for your first choice.
| 24-25 Lions Gate Housing Options |
|---|
| Break Access / Holiday Housing |
| Double Room in a 4 or 6 person Apartment |
| First Gen LLC* |
| Global Village LLC* |
| Open Gender Housing^ |
*must agree to the LLC requirements and terms
^must fill desired space; roommate matching is not available. View complete terms and required form here.
A student who chooses an option for which they are determined to be ineligible will be changed to the Suite Double housing option and may add their name to any available housing option Waitlist.
What is Online Room Selection?
Online Room Selection (or self-assigning) is an option for current students and select first-year groups to log on to eLiving and choose the specific room in which they'd like to live. This option may not be offered to all groups or at every campus; students who are not able to participate in Online Room Selection enter contract preferences and are assigned by staff.
Timelines for Online Room Selection vary but usually occur in mid-spring for the fall semester. A second selection period may be offered in early summer if additional housing options become available.
Students who are able to participate in Online Room Selection will receive an email reminder with more detailed instructions before their selection period begins. Selection periods are also found in the Contract Summary in eLiving and posted online.
Request Process
Are incoming first-year students eligible to Request Housing in eLiving?
No, the Request Housing process in eLiving is specific to current first-year and upperclass students. Incoming first-year and transfer students can choose on-campus housing, if available, when they accept their offer of admission through MyPennState or can add their name to the On-Campus Housing Waitlist afterward. Find out more information about the incoming first-year process.
Waitlists
I accepted an HFS Contract, but I want to live in another housing option. What can I do?
If you are interested in another housing option, you can add your name to one Housing Option Waitlist in eLiving once they are available. Adding your name to a Waitlist does not guarantee that you’ll be reassigned to that housing option. Waitlists may not be available for all housing options.
What is a Waitlist?
There are two types of Waitlists:
- On-Campus Housing Waitlist is for students who did not participate in the Request Process and want to live on campus
- Housing Option Waitlists display after a student accepts a HFS Contract and is interested in another housing option (such as a Living Learning Community, single room, etc.)
When a student logs on to eLiving and chooses Waitlist from the Contracts menu, they will see the appropriate Waitlists based on their campus and contract status.
Students who have an accepted HFS Contract are eligible to enter only one Housing Option Waitlist. As staff processes cancellations and vacancies occur, students will be removed from the Waitlist into specific housing options based on their specific waitlist.
For example: A student has accepted a double room, traditional residence hall HFS Contract. They are interested in a suite, so they add their request for Nittany Hall Suites Waitlist. When a suite opening becomes available, staff will move students from the waitlist to a suite option. If online room selection is available, the student will be able to choose a suite instead of a traditional residence hall.
Students can remove their name from a Waitlist at any time by going back into the Waitlist and selecting 'remove' from the Waitlist they previously selected.
Housing
General
Do upperclass students also live on campus?
Yes! All residential campuses welcome students to live on campus beyond their first year. Many students find the greatest convenience is saving time – to and from classes, activities, events, clubs/organizations, recreation and study, meetings, common and green spaces, dining, bookstore, project collaboration, faculty offices, and so much more! We do have space for you to #LiveOn. There are also many Living Learning Communities (LLCs) created especially for you!
In order to #LiveOn students will need to Request Housing during the housing process timeline.
What housing options are available for upper-class students at Abington?
Upper-class students at Abington have various housing options to consider. Review the available housing options and the associated room rates to determine which housing option meets your needs and fits your budget.
When invited to view available housing options, students will see the number of currently available spaces for each option. These numbers will fluctuate as students make their choices, and spaces are added to or subtracted from the total. If a housing option is not shown, all allocated spaces in that option have already been taken. You may choose another option, and then add your name to the Waitlist for your first choice.
| 24-25 Lions Gate Housing Options |
|---|
| Break Access / Holiday Housing |
| Double Room in a 4 or 6 person Apartment |
| First Gen LLC* |
| Global Village LLC* |
| Open Gender Housing^ |
*must agree to the LLC requirements and terms
^must fill desired space; roommate matching is not available. View complete terms and required form here.
A student who chooses an option for which they are determined to be ineligible will be changed to the Suite Double housing option and may add their name to any available housing option Waitlist.
Where can I pick up my mail and packages?
Mailboxes are located near the Housing and Food Services Office; packages can be picked up at the desk in the lobby 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please be prepared to show your id+ Card or mobile credential.
When you receive a package and it's ready for pick-up, you'll receive an email from eLiving saying that a package is waiting for you. Please wait until you receive this email before trying to pick up a package; additional processing time is required once packages are dropped off from the shipper.
Request Process
When can I request housing?
For the academic year, students can Request Housing beginning mid-October through the end of January. The Request Period will be extended if upperclass space is still available.