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University Park 2024 Summer Session II

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Housing Arrival

WE ARE excited to welcome you to campus!

We want your housing arrival experience to be simple and stress-free. Preparation starts before you actually arrive on campus, with you reviewing move-in information, completing the to-do list, getting packed, and so much more!

Remember to dress comfortably and bring some water and snacks. Be prepared for inclement weather, it's been known to rain during Arrival. Consider bringing a change of clothes for the ride home.

Arriving to college is a new experience, have fun with the adventure and try not to be overwhelmed. Plan to take some photos to document this exciting step of your Penn State journey.

Review these important steps to help you get ready to #LiveOn!

Housing Arrival Schedule
Your To-Do List
Packing Information
Arrival Day
After Arrival
Contact Us

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Housing Arrival Schedule

University Housing opens on Sunday June 23; students are not able to arrive prior to this date.

Sunday June 23

Early Arrival (no fee)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Findlay Commons, East Halls

MONDAY JUNE 24

OFFICIAL ARRIVAL DAY

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location to be confirmed soon

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Findlay Commons, East Halls

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Your To-Do List

Important steps that you'll want to complete prior to your Scheduled Move In.

Room Assignment

Summer Session II room assignments will be posted in eLiving at 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET Monday, June 10.

Login to eLiving > My Info > My Room

View Room Assignment

Schedule Move-In

All students Schedule Move-In in eLiving, which is available only after room assignments are posted. The availability of dates/times is dependent upon the building.

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
It is recommended that you and your roommate do not move in at the same time to allow for space to unpack

Schedule Move In

Download the Penn State GO app

The Penn State GO app is great resource for students, parents, and families. The app offers easy access to websites, bus information, dining, maps, and so much more! Students will be able to login after they attend New Student Orientation. Parents and families should select the "parents and families" experience on their profile. Learn more at mobile.psu.edu.

Upload Immunization Records

In addition to the immunizations required and suggested by the University, students living in University Housing must also submit the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Submit your immunization records through myUHS.

Penn State id+ Card

Your Penn State id+ Card is an important component of your Penn State experience, and provides access to your Campus Meal Plan, LionCash, residence hall building and room door access, PNC Banking, fitness facilities and classes, and library services. Your Campus Meal Plan, residence hall building access, and room door access will be activated when you check-in for housing, and you can add LionCash funds online at any time.

Before incoming first-year students attend New Student Orientation (NSO), a photo ID will need to be uploaded. The Penn State id+ Office will then ensure that your id+ card will be ready for you to pick-up during NSO! Learn more about the first-year student process for receiving your id+ card

Mobile id+ card

The mobile id+ card is Penn State's primary credential and allows students to use their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android device to access campus buildings, securely make purchases with a Campus Meal Plan or LionCash, and so much more.

Activate Your Mobile id+ card

Semester Bill

Housing and food charges, tuition, and other University fees will be added to the student's account in LionPATH, which is managed by the Office of the Bursar.

The summer bill is generated at the beginning of the month once a student has classes scheduled, with payment due by the 22nd of the same month.

Students will need to Grant Authorized Payer Access to those who may be assisting with paying the bill.

Delegate Access

Identify an individual in LionPATH as a delegate with whom staff can discuss your Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract details.

Bicycle Registration

There are many bicycle routes on and around campus catering to the avid bicyclist. All bicycles on campus must be registered online with Transportation Services.

Mailing Address

Receiving mail and packages is exciting! To receive your items in a timely manner, please review the proper layout of your mailing address, which is based on your fall room assignment. Items may be shipped in advance of your arrival but cannot be received prior to June 17.

Parking Permits

Arrival: each student will receive one (1) temporary parking permit valid for one single 20-minute trip for their designated residence hall unloading area. Trailers and second vehicles may not be parked near the residence halls and must remain in the long-term parking lots. Second trips to the housing area are not permitted. If you have a second vehicle or items from a shopping trip, your vehicle can be parked at either the Bryce Jordan Center - Jordan East lot or campus parking decks. CATAbus will also have the loop and link service available. Passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.

Summer Semester: Students may register online for a parking permit. Visit Transportation Services for more information.

Get Connected

Penn State offers a great Wi-Fi service across campus, including all residence halls. Learn more about connecting your cell phone and laptop at wireless.psu.edu. For game consoles, TVs, streaming devices, etc., you can set up these devices at roomgear.psu.edu.

Renter's Insurance

It is recommended that students consider either purchasing a Renter's Insurance policy through various insurance companies, or adding coverage on to a homeowner's insurance policy, to cover the belongings of a student living in University Housing. The University is not responsible for a student's belongings in the event of damage, theft, fire, sprinkler discharge, water leaks, etc., as indicated on the Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations.

Welcome Week Activities

Welcome Week activities start Monday evening, students are encouraged to be ready to participate by 5:00 p.m. (which means parents and families should head out by 4:00 p.m.!).

The Welcome Week site provides information on events, common questions, hours of operation, campus maps, dining, and much more. Along with Welcome Week activities, there are many other things to do while visiting Penn State.

Social Media

Stay up-to-date by following important social media accounts related to your LiveOn Experience

Facebook	X (Twitter)	Instagram
LiveOn Residence Life	LiveOn Dining	LiveOn Dining

Facebook

X (Twitter)

Instagram

Hotel Accommodations

Parents and family members who need to stay can find several hotel accommodations nearby.

Parents and Families

The Penn State Parents Program can assist you during your student's transition to Penn State.

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Packing Information

Get packed! Learn about what is available in your room, what to pack, and what to leave at home

What to Pack

What to Leave Behind

What's In Your Room

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What to Pack

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.

Baskets for toiletries and storage
Cleaning supplies and paper towels
Computer, printer, and cables
Desk lamp, desk supplies
Fan (portable)
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
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

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What to Leave Behind

Please refer to the HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information. Only one vehicle is permitted to unload, so 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

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What's In Your Room

XL Twin Bed with mattress (80" x 36")
Bookshelf
Bulletin Boards (available in traditional residence hall rooms only)
Chest of drawers
Wardrobe
Desk with chair

Wi-Fi service
Mirror
Window treatment
Microfridge (refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit - one per room)
Smoke detector (one per room)
Trash can (one per room)

^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.

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Arrival Day

Here's what to expect on your Scheduled Move In day.

Get Ready

Visit our Travel Information page for details about travel options and directions.
Review the Housing Arrival Schedule to confirm the Arrival Location where you will check-in for housing.
View directions to the Arrival Location - some streets on campus and within the local area may have the flow of traffic altered to accommodate the flux of students returning to campus.
Staff will be available at the Arrival Location and throughout campus to help you with questions, directions, or concerns.

Get Packed

As you prepare to travel to University Park, take these suggestions into consideration:

Only one vehicle per student will be permitted into the residence hall parking area. Return trips are not permitted - be careful not to overpack unnecessary items.
Pack light - you may not need everything as soon as you move in. Consider shipping winter clothes later in the semester. Previous residents have shared that heavy duty large storage bags are the easiest way to pack and transfer items. Consider packing your car so that larger items can be removed first and put into the cart, and then lighter items can be placed on top.
Large laundry carts are available in every residence area for sign-out that you can use to unload your vehicle.

Vehicle and Parking Information

Unloading Zones are located near the residence halls. Vehicles should unload and move to long term parking available at one of our campus parking decks.

Return/Second trips to the housing area are discouraged during Arrival hours. If you have a second vehicle or items from a shopping trip, your vehicle can be parked at either the Bryce Jordan Center - Jordan East or Beaver Stadium - Stadium West lots or campus parking decks. CATAbus will also have the loop and link service available. Passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area. You

Large vehicles/U-Hauls/trailers/RVs are NOT permitted in the parking areas near the residence halls. Parking areas are limited and do not provide enough clearance to maneuver large vehicles into spaces. With the vehicle and pedestrian congestion in the residence hall areas, large vehicles simply cannot be accommodated for safety reasons. These types of vehicles must remain at Bryce Jordan Center - Jordan East lot.

Check-in

Bring your Penn State ID+ card or other photo ID to your check-in location. Only the student is permitted to check-in to University Housing. You cannot send a friend or family member to check-in for you.

Arrival Check-in Locations

Click the Arrival Check-In Location listed below to expand the selection.

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Arrival Check-in Location: Findlay Commons, East Halls

During NSO check-in, Early Arrival check-in, and the evening hour check-in timeframes, the Arrival Check-In Location will be at Findlay Commons in East Halls.

When you arrive on campus, proceed to the designated unloading zone indicated for your summer room assignment and walk to the Findlay Commons in East Halls. Look for directional signs for "Housing Arrival".

You will receive ONE unloading permit that you can display in your vehicle (multiple vehicles are not permitted in the unloading zone, and multiple permits will not be issued).

Once you have finished unloading, please move your vehicle to the long-term parking at Beaver Stadium - Stadium West lot. The Molly Trolley or Blue Loop will provide transportation back to the residence area during a limited timeframe.

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 unloading zone:

East Housing Area:

Bigler, Curtin, Geary, Packer, Sproul
Martin, McKean, Pennypacker

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After Arrival

Now that you are settled in your new home, review important reminders to help you make the most of your #LiveOn experience

Maintenance Needs

If you experience any issues with your room for a maintenance issue, you can submit an online FixIt Request. Housing Operations will respond to your request in a timely manner. Emergency situations should be addressed with your RA or contact the Housing Operations office immediately.

Room Inspection Form

Complete the online Room Inspection Form in eLiving within 7 days of check-in to ensure you have inspected your room and documented any findings. Housing Operations will conduct a room inspection at the end of the semester after you have moved out, and you could be liable for any damages identified that were not listed on the Room Inspection Form.

Connection Issues?

Let us help! Support is available 24/7. Learn more about online assistance or visit a Help Desk: it.psu.edu/support/

Laundry Facilities

Download the Speed Queen app to make doing laundry easier! Locate the laundry facility in your residence hall or area. Don't forget to load LionCash funds on your id+ Card - the machines only accept LionCash for payment.

Get a Job!

Working during your first-year on campus is a great way to create a structured schedule, meet new friends, build your resume, and earn some money to spend! There are many positions available within Housing and Food Services for students that offer a flexible schedule, a competitive wage, and a great work environment.

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.