University Park 2025 Fall
Housing Arrival Schedule
Review the Housing Arrival schedule listed below to determine which Arrival Day you'd like to select. University Housing is available starting Monday, Aug. 18.
Welcome Week activities begin the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 23. Students are requested to join activities and get involved starting around 3 p.m. Parents and families should plan on leaving campus by 2 p.m.
Housing Arrival Exceptions
White Course Apartments
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who have a HFS Contract and are assigned to Dunham, Garban, and Grubb Halls will check in following the instructions on this site.
Graduates and students with families
Graduates and students with families who have a White Course Apartment LEASE will check in at the Weston Community Center between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, based on their lease begin date.
Special Programs and Early Arrival
Official Housing Arrival Days are Thursday, Aug. 21 - Saturday, Aug. 23.
University Housing opens for early arrival on Monday, Aug. 18 for students who may need to arrive on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. There is an additional fee of $40 per night for this service.
No permission is needed to arrive early to campus - simply Schedule Move-In once room assignments are posted and select a date/time that works best for your schedule!
Your To-Do List
Important steps that you'll want to complete prior to your Schedule Move-In time.
The availability of dates/times to select is dependent upon the building. Some options will not appear as all available slots are selected by other students.
To Schedule Move-In:
- Login to eLiving > My Info > Schedule Move-In
- Select a date/time that works for your schedule. No confirmation will be sent
- You can modify your date/time as necessary
Pro Tip: schedule a different time to move in than your roommate to provide enough space to easily unpack and not get in each other's way
Academic Year: Students with at least 29.1 completed Penn State-earned credits may register online for a parking permit. Students who do not meet the minimum credit requirement but have an extenuating circumstance that may support having access to a vehicle on campus may apply online for an exemption online. Visit Transportation Services for more information.
Packing Information
Get packed! Learn about what is available in your room, what to pack, and what to leave at home.
What to Pack
Please refer to the HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information. Only one vehicle per student is permitted to unload, so be careful not to overpack.
- Baskets for toiletries and storage
- Bed risers (only needed in Pollock Housing Area)
- Cleaning supplies and paper towels
- Computer, printer, and cables
- Desk lamp, desk supplies
- Fan (portable), box fan for window
- Financial items (checking/savings account, credit/debit card, health insurance card, Social Security card, driver's license, etc.)
- First-Aid kit (band-aids, cotton balls, cotton swabs, cold/cough medicine, aspirin, thermometer)
- Food items (can opener, bottled beverages, coffee maker with automatic shutoff, one set of silverware/plates/bowls/glasses, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
- Games (cards, board games)
- Game consoles and cables
- Hangers
- Laundry bag/basket and detergent
- Padlocks for desk, laptop, and bike
- Room decorations^
- Sewing kit/safety pins
- Sheets, pillow, and blanket - for extra-long twin bed (80" x 36")
- Toiletry items
- Toilet Paper for students living in Nittany Apartments and Eastview Terrace
- Towels
- Umbrella, rain boots
Items available for check-out at the Commons Desks:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Recreational Equipment (basketballs, Spikeball, volleyballs, ping pong paddles, pool cues, etc.)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Tool Kit
What to Leave Behind
Please refer to the HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information. Since only one vehicle per student is permitted to unload, be careful not to overpack.
- Air Conditioning units, including portable units and "swamp coolers"
- Alcohol+
- Appliances, air fryers, griddles, instapots, rice cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, etc.
- Ashtrays*
- Candles and incense
- Ceiling fans
- Firearms
- Fitness Equipment
- Grills
- Halogen lamps
- Heaters
- LED strip-lighting
- Pets (small fish tanks up to 5 gallons are allowed)
- Pianos
- Skates, skateboards, and scooters
- Vacuum cleaners (available for check out at the commons desk)
- Window Treatments (blinds, draperies)
- Wireless Routers
What's In Your Room
Residence Halls
- Twin bed with mattress (purchase XL bedding - 80" x 36")
- Bookshelf
- Bulletin board (available in traditional residence hall rooms only)
- Chest of drawers
- Closet or wardrobe
- Desk with chair (Note: not all desks are equipped with a task light)
- Wi-Fi service
- Mirror
- Window treatment
- Microfridge (refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit - one per room)
- Smoke detector (one per room)
- Trash can (one per room)
Nittany and White Course Apartments
- Bedroom includes: XL twin bed with mattress (some Nittany Apartments offer a XL Full Size bed with mattress), carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, chest of drawers, closet, desk and chair, smoke detector (one per room)
- Living/Dining includes: carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, coffee table, couch, two easy chairs, two end tables, one floor lamp, two table lamps, table and four chairs
- Kitchen includes: garbage disposal, refrigerator, oven, microwave.
- General includes: Wi-Fi service, carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, window coverings (curtains or roller shades), and heating/central air conditioning.
- Laundry: washer and dryer unit provided in White Course apartments only. Nittany Apartments have a laundry facility available in Nittany Community Center
^Please visit your residence hall building page or the Room Decoration Guidelines in the Terms, Conditions, and Regulations to learn more about what product to use to hang items in your room
+Alcohol is prohibited on campus, regardless of the resident's age
* Smoking is prohibited in all residence halls, common areas, and dining facilities.
Arrival Day
Here's what to expect on your Scheduled Move-In day.
Arrival Check-in Location: All Housing Areas (except Pollock Halls)
We are excited to announce that all housing areas on campus, with the exception of Pollock Halls, will feature digital access to individual rooms starting 2025 fall semester! Instead of physical metal keys, students will use their mobile id+ card to gain access to their assigned building/apartment/suite and bedroom. An added feature is that students can utilize the self-check-in feature in eLiving, eliminating the need to stop at any location to check in! If any assistance is required, stop by the indicated Commons Desk Operation, which is open 24 hours a day.
| Housing Area | Buildings | Check-In Location | Commons Desk |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener | no location; use self check-in* | Findlay Commons |
| Eastview Terrace | Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young | no location; use self check-in* | Redifer Commons |
| Nittany | All apartments and Nittany Hall | no location; use self check-in* | Pollock Commons |
| North | Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle | no location; use self check-in* | Warnock Commons |
| Pollock | Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Shulze, Shunk | check-in at Pollock Commons Desk (open 24 hours a day) | Pollock Commons |
| South | Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens | no location; use self check-in* | Redifer Commons |
| West | Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts | no location; use self check-in* | Waring Commons |
| White Course | Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson | no location; use self check-in* | Weston Community Center |
Self Check-In Arrival Process
Follow these steps for a smooth Arrival:
- Schedule Move-In for your planned arrival date/time. You MUST have a Schedule Move-In appointment for the self-check-in feature to work properly
- When you arrive to campus, proceed to the vehicle unloading zone for your Housing Area
- One unloading permit will be issued to each student. This must be displayed on the dash of the car and hazard lights must be on.
- Complete the Self-Check-In in eLiving. This step will download your building/apartment, assigned room, and Campus Meal Plan to your mobile id+ card
- Proceed to your room - follow the Using Digital Locks instructions for using the room door reader
- Unload vehicle within 20 minutes
- Move vehicle to long-term parking at Beaver Stadium - Stadium West. Flip over unloading permit to display long-term parking permit.
Arrival Check-In Location: Pollock Halls
Students living in Pollock Halls will follow these instructions to check in:
- Arrive at your vehicle unloading zone at your Scheduled Move-In time.
- Follow the signs to the Pollock Commons Building to officially check in for housing at the Pollock Commons Desk. To assist with traffic control, family members should remain with the vehicle while the student checks in.
- During the check-in process, you will receive your room key and your building and Campus Meal Plan will be downloaded to your mobile id+ card. You will receive ONE temporary 20-minute parking pass that is valid to unload your belongings.
- Once you have finished unloading, please move your vehicle to the long-term parking at Beaver Stadium - Stadium West. Flip over unloading permit to display long-term parking permit.
Vehicle Unloading Zones
Using your mobile device, select your building name to use Google Maps, then click "Directions" and/or "Start" for navigation to the appropriate vehicle unloading zone:
| Housing Area | Buildings |
|---|---|
| East | Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener |
| Eastview Terrace | Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young |
| Nittany | Nittany Apartments and Nittany Hall |
| North | Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle |
| Pollock | Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Shulze, Shunk |
| South | Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens |
| West | Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts |
| White Course | Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson (undergraduate only) |
Arrivals Monday, Aug. 25 & after
If you arrive on or after Monday, Aug. 25, use a parking deck that is closest to your assigned Housing Area, then walk to the Commons Building. Please be aware that some parking decks have height restrictions and you may need to pay a parking fee upon exiting the deck.
Once you are in the Commons Building, proceed to the Commons Desk to officially check-in for housing.
| Housing Area | Buildings | Commons Desk |
|---|---|---|
| East | Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener | Findlay Commons |
| Eastview Terrace | Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young | Redifer Commons |
| Nittany | All apartments and Nittany Hall | Pollock Commons |
| North | Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle | Warnock Commons |
| Pollock | Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Shulze, Shunk | Pollock Commons |
| South | Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens | Redifer Commons |
| West | Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts | Waring Commons |
| White Course | Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson | Weston Community Center |
After Arrival
Now that you are settled in your new home, review important reminders to help you make the most of your #LiveOn experience.
Living with a Roommate and In a Community
Living with a roommate is a great experience and helps you learn more about yourself and how to communicate and relate effectively to others. Knowing how to take responsibility for yourself and how to respect others are valuable skills in all relationships. Living in a community also brings a responsibility to residents - safety and security are very important, and you play an important part in keeping yourself and your community safe. If you see something, say something. University Police are available by calling 814-863-1111.
To support the mission of providing a safe, comfortable, secure, and nurturing living-learning environment that is conducive to students' academic pursuits and personal growth while fostering a sense of community, civic responsibility, and an appreciation of diversity, the University offers Residence Life staff in every residence hall and apartment area. Residence Life staff include student and professional staff members who live in the community and are available 24/7 to provide information and resources, offer help and support, plan social and educational activities, and address residents' concerns.
Resources for Living On Campus
- Communities On Campus
- Living With a Roommate (and Roommate Agreement form)
- Residence Life Policies and Rules
- Emergency Telephones
- Safe Walk Service
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