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Important Dates

Stay up to date on semester breaks, meal plan deadlines, housing contract timelines, and more.

2027-28 Room Assignments Go Live and the Pre-Arrival e-Board Opens

July 20, 2026 - August 9, 2027
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Housing Events
Fall 2027 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 20 at noon. The Room Exchange eBoard will open at the same time and be available until Monday, August 9 at noon.

November and December Calzone Special

November 2, 2026 - December 18, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
Only available from November through December, we are serving Loaded Mashed Potato Calzones.

Nacho Day

November 4, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
This is nacho average lunch... today we are serving Made-To-Order Nachos, Fried Oyster Nachos, and Greek Chicken Nachos.

November Bakery Special

November 9, 2026 - November 13, 2026
All Day
Shake Bake and Brew
Dining Events
This week only, kick off the holiday season with Pumpkin Pie Squares and Caramel Apple Strudel!

Taste of University Park: Amici

November 17, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
Tonight's featured dinner includes Amici's Roast Chicken with Garlic White Beans and Kale, Spicy Pork Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Cavatappi, Brick Oven Pinsa Sandwich with Grilled Eggplant, Arugula Salad, Ricotta & Pistachio Cake, and Tiramisu Cookies.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

November 21, 2026
12:00 pm
Housing Events
University Housing will CLOSE for the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Noon. Students who have not accepted a Break Contract must vacate.

Thanksgiving Holiday Opening

November 29, 2026
11:00 am
Housing Events
University housing OPENS after the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m. Residents will not have access to their building before that time.

2027-28 Online Room Selection Begins

December 1, 2026 - June 1, 2027
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Housing Events
Online room selection for the 27-28 academic year will be available beginning December 1 by class standing continuing through June 1. Students can log on to eLiving.psu.edu and select My Info > My Room to view available rooms and make their selections.

Guest Chef Demo - Jet Tila Drunken Noodles

December 2, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
Tonight's dinner menu will include Jet Tila Drunken Noodles.

Holiday Dinner

December 3, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
Join us for a holiday celebration dinner! Our menu tonight features Butternut Squash Bisque and a carving station with Herb-Roasted Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Garlic and Rosemary Beef Strip Loin, Lentil-Mushroom "Meatloaf", Sage & Brown Butter Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Apple Cranberry Crisp, and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Ghosts of Menus Past

December 10, 2026
All Day
Port Sky Cafe
Dining Events
Don't be a miser- join us during lunch hours for a full throwback menu! Our features include Kalua Smoked Turkey, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Southern Fried Maple Chicken Drumsticks, Fried Cauliflower and Mashed Sweet Potato Bowls, and Long Green Beans.

2027-2028 Housing Preference Deadline

June 30, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
For incoming first-year students, the HFS Contract preferences modification deadline for the fall 2027-spring 2028 academic year is June 30, 2027. Login to eLiving to update your preferences. Please note that deadlines vary by campus.

Signature Dining Plan Adjustments Available

August 9, 2027
All Day
Housing Events
Log into eLiving beginning August 1 to adjust your Signature Dining Plan dining dollar amount. The deadline for adjustments is noon on Friday, December 17.

Fall 2027 eBoard Opens

August 24, 2027 - September 30, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
Interested in changing rooms? Log on to eLiving starting Tuesday, August 24 at noon to create a post and view available rooms; the eBoard will be available until Noon on September 30. Find out more about the Room Exchange eBoard.

Fall 2027 eBoard Closes

September 30, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard for fall 2027 closes on Thursday, September 30 at noon. Students interested in changing rooms after this date should contact the HFS Office. The eBoard will be available for spring 2028 assignments beginning December 1, 2027.

Fall Break Housing Request Deadline

November 12, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
Students who are unable to leave campus for the Thanksgiving Holiday break may request to stay via eLiving; choose Contracts > Summer/Break Housing Request, provide all information requested, and submit. The deadline to request Break Housing is noon on Friday, November 12, 2027.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

November 20, 2027 - November 28, 2027
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
HFS Contract Processes
University Housing will CLOSE for the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Saturday, November 20, 2027 at Noon. Late stays after noon on Saturday, November 20 are not permitted. Students who do not have a Break Access/Holiday Housing HFS Contract are expected to vacate; you may leave your belongings in your room. Please make your travel plans with these dates in mind: University housing CLOSES at noon on Saturday, November 20, 2027 University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2027 Early arrivals prior to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 28 are not permitted - student credentials will be rejected before 11:00 a.m. Students who arrive on campus earlier will need to make alternative arrangements until University Housing opens. We hope that you enjoy this time with family and friends. Safe travels! Need to stay on campus for break? Students who are unable to leave campus for break may request to stay via eLiving; choose Contracts > Summer/Break Housing Request, provide all information requested, and submit. The deadline to request Break Housing is noon on Friday, November 12, 2027.

Spring 2028 Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

December 1, 2027 - January 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard will open at the noon on Wednesday, December 1 and be available until Wednesday, January 5 at noon.

Spring 2028 Pre-Arrival eBoard Closes

January 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard will be available until Wednesday, January 5 at noon.