LiveOn for summer!
Summer is a great time to enjoy our beautiful campus and become acclimated to the University.
Housing options for summer 2023 for incoming first-year students:
- Pollock Halls: Beaver Hall, traditional residence hall
- South Halls: McElwain and Simmons Halls, traditional residence halls
- South Halls: Ewing/Cross, Haller/Lyons, Hibbs/Stephens, Cooper/Hoyt, renovated residence halls
About one-half of the first-year student population will be assigned to traditional residence halls, and the other one-half assigned to renovated residence halls.
Housing options for summer 2023 for current students:
- Eastview Terrace: Curry and Harris Halls
- South Halls: Chace Hall, renovated residence hall (limited space)
- Nittany Apartments (very limited space)
Food Services will be offered in either Pollock Dining Commons or South Food District and HUB Dining.
Incoming First-Year Students
First-year students admitted for summer session will automatically accept the Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contracts for both summer and fall/spring during the process of accepting the offer of admission to Penn State through the MyPennState page. There are separate HFS Contracts for summer and fall/spring, so a student may indicate different roommate preferences for each if desired. If a student changes their enrolled semester AFTER accepting the offer, please contact the Housing Assignment Office to request a summer HFS Contract. HFS Contracts can be viewed in eLiving (Contracts > Summary) to verify. Students will be able to indicate housing area, room type, and roommate preferences for both HFS Contracts before the modification deadline of 12:00 p.m. (noon) May 15.
Incoming first-year students will be living on campus during Summer Session II. Summer room assignments are for double-occupancy rooms in traditional and renovated residence halls in Pollock Halls or South Halls. Students participating in the LEAP program will be assigned in close proximity with other members of their LEAP Pride.
The majority of students will be assigned to a different room assignment for fall semester. Students will be able to utilize drop-and-go storage at the end of summer session. Drop-and-go storage provides the opportunity for students to drop off personal items in their fall room assignment before leaving campus at the end of summer, so they do not need to take everything home and bring everything back the following week. Details will be shared in early August.
Current Students
Step 1: Schedule summer courses in LionPATH
Current Penn State students who plan to take summer classes are eligible to live on campus once they have scheduled classes through the Registrar and have an active LionPATH account.
Students who are not able to leave campus for extenuating circumstances but are not scheduling summer classes may request on-campus housing, which will be approved on a case-by-case situation. The student must be living on campus for spring semester 2023 and for fall 2023.
Step 2: Review room and board rates and housing options available
Review summer room and board rates; housing options offered may vary between sessions and year-to-year. All charges for room and board are sent to the student's LionPATH account for payment.
Step 3: Submit a Summer/Break Housing Request through eLiving
Current Penn State students interested in summer housing will need to submit a Summer / Break Housing Request through eLiving. You can indicate the reason and timeframe housing is needed. The actual HFS Contract begin and end dates may be adjusted to align with program requirements (for example, if you request housing for Summer Session I, your HFS Contract will start on May 14 and end on June 27, which would be the date that you would move out. You will not be permitted to stay extra time).
If your request for summer housing is approved, you will receive an email notification that you have a HFS Contract offer. You will need to login to eLiving and accept the HFS Contract offer before offer expiration date. You can indicate your preference for housing option and roommate on the HFS Contract. Housing options are not guaranteed - for summer 2023, the majority of upper-class students will be assigned to Eastview Terrace. Limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments.
The Housing Assignment Office may contact you with any questions about your request.
Step 5: Move in & LiveOn
Visit the Arrival website to learn more about moving into your room, including the move-in schedule, check-in locations, and checklists to help you plan and get packed.
Step 4: Check your Room Assignment
Summer room assignments will be posted in eLiving approximately two (2) weeks before the session begins.
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Summer Session I: 12:00 p.m. (noon) Monday May 1
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Summer Session II: 12:00 p.m. (noon) Monday June 12
Campus Meal Plan
On-campus residents will have the benefit and convenience of the Campus Meal Plan for summer. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer).
The Campus Meal Plan rate charge for summer is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer are transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
Food Service operations for the summer will be available at Pollock Dining Commons and limited options at HUB Dining.
Summer Room and Board Rates
Unlike the fall and spring semesters, summer offers a variety of session dates (Maymester, Summer Session I, Summer Session II, independent study, etc.) that overlap. Each student's need for housing may vary, but are usually within set parameters. To accommodate the different time periods in summer, room and board rates for summer housing are shown as a daily rate which is then calculated by the number of days a student requires housing.
All charges for room and board are sent to the student's LionPATH account for payment.
2023 Summer Session II
Summer Session II: Monday June 26 - Saturday August 12 (48 nights)
Incoming first-year students will be living on campus for Summer Session II.
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Traditional Residence Hall | First-year only | $34.00 | $1632.00 |
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall^^ | Upper-class & first-year | $40.00 | $1920.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, single w/bath | Upper-class only | $56.00 | $2688.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, large single w/bath | Upper-class only | $60.00 | $2880.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person garden^^ | Upper-class only | $46.00 | $2208.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person townhouse^^ | Upper-class only | $48.00 | 2304.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $1267.20 (dining dollars: $619.20) |
^^ For upper-class space, limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls, and optional for students living in Nittany Apartments. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
2023 Maymester
Maymester: Sunday May 7 - Wednesday June 8 (32 nights)
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall | Upper-class only | $40.00 | $1280.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $844.80 (dining dollars: $412.80) |
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
2023 Summer Session I
Summer Session I: Sunday May 14 - Tuesday June 27 (44 nights)
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall^^ | Upper-class | $40.00 | $1760.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, single w/bath | Upper-class | $56.00 | $2464.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, large single w/bath | Upper-class | $60.00 | $2640.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person garden^^ | Upper-class | $46.00 | $2024.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person townhouse^^ | Upper-class | $48.00 | $2112.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $1161.60 (dining dollars: $567.60) |
^^For upper-class space, limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls, and optional for students living in Nittany Apartments. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
2023 Maymester & Summer Session I
Maymester and Summer Session I: Sunday May 7 - Tuesday June 27 (51 nights)
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall^^ | Upper-class & First-year | $40.00 | $2040.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, single w/bath | Upper-class only | $56.00 | $2856.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, large single w/bath | Upper-class only | $60.00 | $3060.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person garden^^ | Upper-class only | $46.00 | $2346.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person townhouse^^ | Upper-class only | $48.00 | $2448.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $1346.40 (dining dollars: $657.90) |
^^For upper-class space, limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls, and optional for students living in Nittany Apartments. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $15.00 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
2023 Maymester, Summer Session I, and Summer Session II
Maymester, Summer Session I, and Summer Session II: Sunday May 7 - Saturday August 12 (97 nights)
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall^^ | Upper-class & First-year | $40.00 | $3880.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, single w/bath | Upper-class only | $56.00 | $5432.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, large single w/bath | Upper-class only | $60.00 | $5820.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person garden^^ | Upper-class only | $46.00 | $4462.00 |
| NIttany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person townhouse^^ | Upperclass-only | $48.00 | $4656.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $2560.80 (dining dollars: $1251.30) |
^^ For upper-class space, limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls, and optional for students living in Nittany Apartments. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
2023 Summer Session I and Summer Session II
Summer Session I and Summer Session II: Sunday May 14 - Saturday August 12 (90 nights)
| Housing Option | Student Eligibility | Nightly Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall^^ | Upper-class & First-year | $40.00 | $3600.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, single w/bath | Upper-class only | $56.00 | $5040.00 |
| Eastview Terrace, large single w/bath | Upper-class only | $60.00 | $5400.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person garden^^ | Upper-class only | $46.00 | $4140.00 |
| Nittany Apartments 4-bedroom/4-person townhouse^^ | Upper-class only | $48.00 | $4320.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 | $2376.00 (dining dollars: $1161.00) |
^^ For upper-class space, limited space is available in Chace Hall and Nittany Apartments
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls, and optional for students living in Nittany Apartments. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.
Bridge Programs
Students participating in Bridge programs will be charged a daily room and board rate, based on the total number of nights where they will be living in University Housing for their program. The rates for summer 2023 are listed below.
- Millennium Scholars
- Science Dean's Scholars
- Eberly College of Science
- Engineering Summer Program
| Housing Option | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|
| Double Room, Traditional Residence Hall | $34.00 |
| Double Room, Renovated Residence Hall | $40.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan | $26.40 (dining dollars: $12.90 per day) |
Campus Meal Plan is required for students living in residence halls. The HFS Contract will default to Level 1 of the Campus Meal Plan (there is only 1 level offered during the summer). The Campus Meal Plan rate charged is $26.40 per day, and consists of a $13.50 base charge and $12.90 dining dollars. The total number of dining dollars deposited on a student's Penn State id+ Card to use to purchase meals is $12.90 x number of nights in the HFS Contract. Any remaining dining dollars at the end of summer will be transferred to the student's active Campus Meal Plan account for fall semester. If a student does not have an active Campus Meal Plan for fall semester, any remaining funds at the end of summer are forfeited.