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.

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Feb 04

2025-26 Priority Housing Assignments Process Opens (Current Students)

February 4, 2025

All Day

HFS Contract Processes

2025-26 residents in groups that can fill an entire apartment can apply to be assigned prior to online room selection. Visit the HFS Office to pick up your form and find out more.

Feb 14

2025-26 Priority Housing Submissions Due (Current Students)

February 14, 2025

All Day

HFS Contract Processes

The deadline to submit 2025-26 Priority Housing requests is February 14.

Feb 14

Spring Break 2025: Housing Request Deadline

February 14, 2025

12:00 pm

HFS Contract Processes

Deadline to request break housing for spring break 2025 is Friday, February 14. Break housing is not included in the...

Room Exchange eBoard Closes

February 28, 2025

12:00 pm

HFS Contract Processes

The Room Exchange eBoard for spring 2025 closes on Friday, February 28 at noon.

Current Students: Campus Meal Plan Change Deadline

May 2, 2025

12:00 pm

HFS Contract Processes

Reminder for current students: Dining dollars will expire at the end of this semester and will not carry over. The...