News & Announcements

A student uses her smart watch to access her residence hall.

Penn State launches new mobile id+ card for students

Penn State launched its new mobile id+ card, allowing students to use their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android device to access campus housing facilities and conveniently and securely make transactions such as purchasing meals across the University.

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

Dec 01

Penn State students donate $2,400 for food insecurity during ‘Swipe Out Hunger'

Penn State students donate $2,400 for food insecurity during 'Swipe Out Hunger.' The option to donate when purchasing a meal at a residential dining facility extends through December 16.

image of a desk calendar showing 2022 dates

Dec 01

University Park Important Dates for 2022-2023 academic year - end of fall 2022

Important Housing-related dates for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Nov 28

Spring Room Changes 2023

Interested in a different room assignment on campus for spring 2023 semester?

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Nov 23

Traffic Alert for Saturday November 26

Traffic Advisory for students returning to University Housing on Saturday November 26

Nov 10

2022 Fall Break - University Housing Closedown

University Housing will CLOSE for Fall Break on Saturday November 19 at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) ET.

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.

Oct 03

Food and Housing Needs survey launches at all Penn State campuses

Penn State students at every campus, including World Campus, will receive an email with information on completing the Food and Housing Needs Survey. Students can take the survey via the link in their email or by going to https://bit.ly/food-housing-survey by Oct. 21.

Sep 07

University Park Important Dates for 2022-2023 academic year

Important Housing-related dates for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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.

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!

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.

student with their parents carrying items into building

Jun 22

2022 Summer Session II Housing Arrival

It's almost time for Summer Session II Arrival!

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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.

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

2022 Spring Semester - University Housing 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.

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.