Request Housing

We're excited you've chosen to live on campus and are ready to create YOUR college experience, with endless opportunities to broaden horizons, expand interests, and develop new skills. Whether you're an incoming student or a current first-year or upperclass student, follow these steps to secure your space and get ready to live the Penn State tradition!

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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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Contract Timeline

Stay informed of important dates to participate in the housing process to live on campus for the next academic year.

Online Room Selection Begins

December 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes

Online Room Selection begins for current students with an accepted HFS Contract on December 1 at noon. Students can view...

2026-27 Housing Preference Deadline

June 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes

The HFS Contract preferences modification deadline for the fall 2026-spring 2027 academic year is June 1, 2026. Logon to ...

Room Assignments Go Live and Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:00 am
HFS Contract Processes

Fall 2026 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.

The Room Exchange eBoard...