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University Park

The largest campus in the Penn State system, University Park is home to a diverse population of about 46,000 undergraduate students, with over 14,000 students living on campus. University Park students enjoy passing iconic buildings such as Old Main and the HUB-Robeson Center daily, while also taking advantage of amenities in facilities like the Information Sciences and Technology Building or the Life Sciences Building. The campus features many great resources, from recreational facilities, entertainment, libraries, and so much more! 

Penn State University Park is located in the small city of State College, a quintessential college town with its small eateries and quirky shops that line the street marking the border between downtown and campus. Nestled near the base of Mount Nittany, the surrounding area of central Pennsylvania is known as "Happy Valley."

First-year students admitted to University Park are required to live on campus as part of the offer of admission and are guaranteed housing. The majority of students are assigned to double rooms in traditional residence halls but can also be assigned to double rooms in renovated residence halls, suites, or supplemental housing. Current students who are interested in living on campus beyond the first year are eligible to Request Housing to #LiveOn.

Penn State University Park is staffed with special services, such as Break Access/Holiday Housing, to help meet students' unique needs.

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Housing

Students eating lunch at Pollock Commons

Dining

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HFS Contracts

Calendar

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Students with an accepted Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract for the 2025-2026 academic year have the opportunity to express...

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Students who are not eligible to Request Housing can add their name to the On-Campus Housing Waitlist in eLiving, available...

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
The Room Exchange eBoard feature will be available in eLiving for students to use, 12 p.m. Jan. 12 - 12 p.m. Mar. 31 to process Direct Room Exchanges.

News & Announcements

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Room Change Picture

2025 spring semester Room Exchange eBoard available

Interested in a different room assignment for spring? 

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2025 Spring Semester Arrival

Details about housing arrival are available on the Spring Arrival webpage.

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Traffic Alert for Saturday, Dec. 21

University Housing will be closing for winter break Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m.

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2024 Winter Break - University Housing Closedown

Fall Semester has flown by, and it's almost time for winter break. 

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University Park Important Dates 2024-2025 academic year fall

Important Housing-related dates for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Contact Us

Housing Operations

814-865-7501

Campus Dining

814-863-1255

Residence Life

814-863-1710

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