News & Announcements

student unloading bags from car during move-in
Aug 01

Summer-to-Fall Drop-and-Go Storage

Summer Session is winding down!

University Housing closes at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday August 13; students will not be able to stay beyond this time.

Welcome to Penn State
Jun 28

Welcome to Summer Session!

Welcome to Summer Session at Penn State! Here are some great tips to help get you adjusted to the #LiveOn experience.

roommates
Jun 28

Summer Students: fall roommate request

First-year students currenting living on-campus for Summer Session II have a limited opportunity to request a new roommate for fall semester!

student with their parents carrying items into building
Jun 22

Summer Session II Housing Arrival

It's almost time for Summer Session II Arrival!

Nittany Lion mascot holding a sign that reads "We want you"
Jun 14

Penn State Auxiliary and Business Services to hold hiring event June 18

Penn State Auxiliary and Business Services will hold a walk-in hiring event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, in Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park.

SNAP Benefits accepted at Market East in Findlay Commons
May 27

Penn State broadens support for SNAP-eligible students at University Park

Beginning May 31, Penn State is set to accept SNAP benefits at Market East, located in Findlay Commons on the University Park campus

A student sits at a table with his laptop, wearing a mask
May 27

University Park, four more Commonwealth Campuses to require face masks indoors

University Park, Beaver, Greater Allegheny, New Kensington, and Schuylkill campuses are in counties with CDC-defined high COVID-19 Community Levels. Abington, Behrend, Brandywine, Great Valley, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre also have indoor masking requirements.

image of a desk calendar showing 2022 dates
May 18

University Park Important Dates for 2022-2023 academic year

Important Housing-related dates for the 2022-2023 academic year, starting with summer 2022.

A student makes a purchase with her Penn State ID card at the Starbucks located in Pattee Library.
May 12

Penn State students donate almost $30,000 to 'Swipe Out Hunger'

During Earth Week this past April, Penn State students raised almost $30,000 for the Student Emergency Fund by donating extra dining dollars from their campus meal plans.

illustration of 4 students overlaid with text that says "Learn More - Housing Webinars for incoming first-year students"
May 11

LiveOn 2022-2023: Incoming First-Year Housing Information Webinar

Welcome to Penn State!

Nittany Lion Shrine with LiveOn badge and text "Spring Closing Information"
Apr 15

Spring Semester Closedown

The end of spring semester will soon be here! The last day of class is Friday April 29, and finals will occur Monday May 2 through Friday May 6. 

University Housing will CLOSE:

Enhanced technology and an updated design through the id+ card will change how the Penn State community accesses resources and interacts with the University. Credit: Steve Tressler. All Rights Reserved.
Apr 13

Penn State launching new id+ card with updated design, enhanced digital features

Penn State is launching a new id+ card to advance the University’s digital campus initiative in support of One Penn State 2025. The new campus card will have an updated design and several new contactless features that create a user-friendly digital experience for the Penn State community.

Penn State students can celebrate Earth Week, April 18-22, with a swipe of their id+ card
Apr 13

Penn State students can help 'Swipe Out Hunger' during Earth Week

All Penn State residential campuses will host Swipe Out Hunger in conjunction with Earth Week 2022. During the week of April 18-22, students have the option to donate $5, $10, or $15 to the Student Emergency Fund when they pay for their meal at any residential dining facility or through a Penn State Eats mobile order.

The Nittany Apartments residence complex at Penn State Schuylkill includes 308 beds spread across five apartment-style buildings.
Apr 06

Trustees approve purchase of Nittany Apartments at Penn State Schuylkill

To better support the student body at Penn State Schuylkill, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved the purchase by Penn State Housing and Food Services (HFS) of the Nittany Apartments at Penn State Schuylkill on April 5 from the Schuylkill Campus Advisory Board.

drawing of residence hall with students running and text overlay "Summer Housing"
Mar 21

Current Students: LiveOn for Summer 2022

Students who have plans to be at Penn State this summer can enjoy the summer LiveOn experience!

students moving out using a giant red hamper to haul belongings
Mar 18

Penn State Housing partners with Goodwill for move-out donations

Beginning in April, signage will direct students to locations in their residence halls and living areas where they can drop off gently used and unwanted items for donation to Goodwill.

The words "spring break" written in sand
Feb 25

University Housing Closes for Spring Break

IT'S ALMOST SPRING BREAK!!! 

University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break on Saturday March 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET (noon).

shows 5 different building exterior photos
Feb 18

Room and Board Rates 2022-2023

Undergraduate Rates for 2022-2023 Academic Year

LiveOn Student Success Grant - Student laying with a mobile device
Feb 14

LiveOn grant program helps students seeking a Penn State residential experience

The LiveOn Student Success Grant program provides recipients approximately $12,000 across four years to help bridge the cost of campus room and board.

image of COVID 19 at home test
Jan 19

COVID Test Kits: known address issue

The US Government's COVID-19 test kit online order site was launched this week.