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. 

Contract Timeline

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

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.

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.

Winter Break Housing Request Deadline

December 10, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
Students who are unable to leave campus for winter 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, December 10, 2027.

Signature Dining Plan Adjustment Deadline

December 17, 2027
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The deadline to adjust your Signature Dining Plan dining dollar amount is noon on Friday, December 17.

Winter Break Closing

December 17, 2027 - January 9, 2028
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
HFS Contract Processes
University Housing will CLOSE for Winter Break on Saturday, December 17, 2027 at Noon. Late stays after noon on Saturday, December 17 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, December 17, 2027 University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2028 Early arrivals prior to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 9 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, December 10, 2027.

Spring Signature Dining Plan Adjustments Available

January 3, 2028 - May 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Log into eLiving beginning January 3 to adjust your Signature Dining Plan dining dollar amount. The deadline for adjustments is noon on the Friday, May 5.

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.

Spring 2028 eBoard Opens

January 11, 2028 - February 29, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Interested in changing rooms? Log on to eLiving starting Tuesday, January 11 at noon to create a post and view available rooms; the eBoard will be available until noon on Tuesday, February 29. Find out more about the Room Exchange eBoard.

Spring Break Housing Request Deadline

February 25, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Students who are unable to leave campus for winter 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, February 25.

Spring 2028 eBoard Closes

February 29, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard for spring 2028 closes on Tuesday, February 29 at noon. Students interested in changing rooms after this date should contact the HFS Office.

Signature Dining Plan Adjustment Deadline

May 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The deadline to adjust your Signature Dining Plan dining dollar amount is noon on Friday, May 5.

Spring Break Closing

May 5, 2028 - May 13, 2028
12:00 pm - 11:00 am
HFS Contract Processes
University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break on Saturday, May 5, 2028 at Noon. Late stays after noon on Saturday, May 5 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, May 5, 2028. University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2028 Early arrivals prior to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 13 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, February 25.