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Altoona

Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Altoona, located in beautiful central Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from University Park.

Whether you plan to finish your degree here or move on to University Park or one of Penn State's 19 other campuses, you'll love the close-knit community, award-winning faculty, and opportunities for leadership and athletic participation at Altoona.

With an on-campus population of just over 900 students, on-campus living at Altoona adds to the student experience and provides more opportunities for involvement and leadership. Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life are thrilled to provide the convenience, engagement, and unmatched "We Are" spirit to those who choose to LiveOn at Penn State Altoona!

Where to Live

Where to Eat

Coasters Cafe, Penn State Altoona
Coasters Coffee Bar
Hawthorn Building
Coffee, Cafes & Juice Bars
Campus Meal Plan (10% off) accepted at this location.
Commuter Meal Plan (10% off) accepted at this location.
Lion Cash Discount (10% off) accepted at this location.
Common Grounds Checkout
Common Grounds
Slep Student Center
Convenience Store

No discounts available
Port Sky Cafe, Penn State Altoona
Port Sky Café
Port Sky Café
Food Court
Campus Meal Plan (65% off) accepted at this location.
Commuter Meal Plan (10% off) accepted at this location.
Lion Cash Discount (10% off) accepted at this location.

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Incoming Students

Incoming first-year and transfer students, we can't wait to welcome you to Penn State.

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Current Students

Current students, explore your options and sign up for space next year. 

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Calendar

Jun 30

2025-26 HFS Contract Preferences Deadline (incoming first-year students only)

12:00 pm
Log onto eLiving to update your 2025-26 roommate/room type/location preferences.
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Jul 22

View Fall 2025 Room and Roommate Assignments in eLiving

12:00 pm
Fall 2025 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 22 at noon.
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News & Announcements

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May 12

Delegate Access update for Housing and Food Services

Housing and Food Services is excited to announce that a student can now indicate a delegate with whom staff can discuss their Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract details.

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Apr 16

'Swipe Out Hunger’ returns, encourages students to act against food insecurity

Between April 20 and May 9, donate to support the Student Emergency Fund when paying for meals at any campus dining location.

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Mar 21

Spring Closing Information

University Housing will close Saturday, May 10, and all students must check out of their rooms by Noon.

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Feb 24

2025 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown

University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at noon on Saturday, March 8.

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Dec 09

Winter Break - University Housing Closedown

Please make your travel plans with these dates in mind: University housing CLOSES at noon on Saturday, December 21 University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 12

Contact Us

Housing Operations

housingAA@psu.edu
814-949-5713

Dining Operations

foodserviceAA@psu.edu
814-949-5400

Residence Life

askrl@psu.edu
814-949-5710

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