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Harrisburg

Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Harrisburg, a diverse and vibrant campus located in Pennsylvania's Capital Region, just eight miles east of Harrisburg.

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 nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university at Harrisburg.

With an on-campus capacity of about 700 students, on-campus living at Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg!

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Incoming Students

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Current Students

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Where to Live

Capital Village

Capital Village houses first-year students in suites and offers a Community Center for socializing and activities.

Nittany Village

Nittany Village offers apartments with four single-occupancy bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and full kitchen.

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Housing Information

Where to Eat

Biscotti's

Olmsted Building

Coffee, Cafes & Juice Bars

Provisions

Student Enrichment Center

Convenience Store

Stacks Market

Olmsted Building

Food Court

The Outpost

Student Enrichment Center

Fast Casual

The Rolling Lion

Harrisburg Campus

Fast Casual

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Dining Information

Calendar

Nov 21

Ramen Bar

11:00 am - 02:00 pm

Stacks Market

Bring your spoons and get ready for our Ramen Bar event! Make it your way and enjoy. Don't forget to...

Fall Break - University Housing Closes

12:00 pm

University housing CLOSES for fall break on Saturday, November 23 at noon. All residents, except those who are approved for...

Fall Break - University Housing Opens

11:00 am

University housing opens at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1. Students are not able to arrive prior to the 11:00...

News & Announcements

Nov 17

'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity

'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity. The drive will run from November 17 through 20 to coincide with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

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Oct 24

2025-26 Contract Request Process Begins

Current students who've made the decision to #LiveOn in 2025-26 can begin the process of securing their space.

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Apr 15

Meal Plan Change Deadline Approaches

The deadline to modify the spring semester Campus Meal Plan level or withdraw excess dining dollars in eLiving is Noon on Friday, May 3.

Apr 11

Spring Closing Information

University Housing will close Saturday, May 4, and all students must check out of their rooms by Noon.

Mar 24

Summer 2024 Housing Options

Working on your goals this summer? Live on campus and enjoy the flexibility of custom arrival and departure dates at rates you can afford - just $38 per night.

Mar 07

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.

The words "spring break" written in sand

Feb 29

2024 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown

University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at 12:00 p.m. ET (noon) on Saturday, March 2.

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Feb 21

2024-2025 Housing Preferences Modification Deadline (for incoming first-year students)

University Housing has extended the deadline for incoming first-year students to indicate housing preferences from May 15 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, May 20.

A student "swipes out hunger" at Starbucks witth her meal plan card

Oct 31

'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity

'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity. The drive will run from November 12 through 20 to coincide with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

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Aug 13

Are you ready for arrival?

Fall semester is almost here, and we're so excited to welcome you back to campus! Visit arrival.psu.edu for all the information you need to plan.

Sushi at Louie's Market in Redifer Commons

Nov 10

Penn State Sushi Vendor Gives Back to Community

Saikou, a Mechanicsburg-based sushi company that furnishes sushi and poke products to all dining commons at Penn State University Park, donated one dollar for each of the approximately 1,300 boxes of sushi sold on Homecoming Gameday (October 23 vs Illinois) to the Central PA Food Bank. The company also donated $1,500 to the Food Bank and plans a similar donation during March Madness.