Academic Programs
Summer Conference Academic Programs
WE ARE looking forward to welcoming your group to Penn State's LiveOn experience for your summer conference.
Conference Services offers summer housing and dining options for Penn State academic programs that are interested in hosting college-age visitors participating in summer internships or programs such as Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs). Housing is conveniently located on campus and your participants will be within walking distance of computer labs, classroom buildings, dining, and recreational facilities as they enjoy their #LiveOn experience. Our Conference Team will help guide you in navigating which available locations are best suited for your visitors.
Housing Options
Housing options for Academic Programs are typically available in three areas of campus.
- Eastview Terrace (EVT) feature single-occupancy rooms with private in-room bathrooms and washer and dryer access. Rooms in EVT are not equipped with kitchens. A meal plan is required for participants staying in this area.
- White Course Apartments feature fully-furnished four-bedroom/four-person apartments with two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer. A meal plan is not required for participants staying in this area.
- Nittany Apartments feature fully-furnished two-bedroom/four-person or four-bedroom/four-person apartments with bathroom, living room, and kitchen. washer and dryer units are available at the Nittany Community Center for a small fee. A meal plan is not required for participants staying in this area.
Linen packages are available for each participant and an additional cost of $15.00 per person per week.
Academic Program Meal Plan
Participants in an academic program receive an Academic Meal plan, similar to the Campus Meal Plan offered to Penn State students. The Academic Meal Plan is a declining account balance which offers flexibility and convenience; only purchases that the participant makes are deducted and there are no "lost" meal purchases. The Academic Meal Plan is comprised of two cost components, a base cost and dining dollars. The base cost covers all operational expenses and is paid up front; dining dollars are loaded onto the participant's account and used to make purchases at a discounted rate based on dining choices.
The amount of dining dollars loaded on to the participant's account is based on the length of each participant's stay. The amount is designed to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner purchased at the all-you-care-to-eat dining commons locations. All dining dollars are loaded up front. The participant may use the Campus Meal Plan (Academic Meal Plan) at other food service operations, such as HUB Dining or the convenience store, but these purchases are not discounted and will utilize more dining dollars. Participants need to budget spending to ensure that they can purchase meals for the duration of their stay. If a participant runs out of dining dollars before the end of their program stay, additional funds may be added at the Commons Desk.
The Campus Meal Plan (Academic Meal Plan) cost for summer 2025 is $27.75 per day ($14.35 base cost and $13.40 dining dollars). The program will be charged the $27.75 per day fee, multiplied by the total number of days the participant is staying. For example, a participant who arrives on May 27 and departs August 5 will be on campus for 71 days. The program will pay $1,970.25 ($27.75 x 71), and the participant will receive $951.40 ($13.40 x 71) $951.40 dining dollars on their conference card.
2025 Summer Dining Commons Meal Rates
- Breakfast: $3.05
- Lunch: $4.60
- Dinner: $5.75
Contact Us
We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have as you plan for housing for your group!
Conference Services
conferenceserv@psu.edu
814-865-8218
Conference and Summer Camp Participants
Do you need more information about your group's stay on campus? Please visit our Conference and Summer Camp Participants page.
Conference Planners Information
Are you ready to request housing for your group? Please visit our Conference and Summer Camp Planners page for detailed information