Behrend Fall 2024
Preparing for Fall Arrival
We are thrilled to welcome incoming and returning students to our on-campus community. Your journey towards higher education has begun, and we are excited to be a part of it.
Watch for pre-arrival tasks sent via email in early August. Incoming students will receive communications at the personal email address they provided to the University. Upper-Class students will receive communications via their Penn State email account. Update your information if needed at accounts.psu.edu.
Athletes arriving on Monday, August 19 and International Students arriving on Tuesday, August 20 should follow the arrival instructions that have been shared with them.
Check-in Information
- Beginning 24 hours before their scheduled arrival time, students can log on to eLiving and complete pre-arrival check-in. This step will initiate card access to the building and help speed up the process at arrival.
- Set up your mobile id+ card using the instructions at idcard.psu.edu/mobile-id-card.
What to bring to check-in:
Bring your photo ID or device with your activated Penn State mobile credential; you may not send a friend or family member to check in for you.
Move-in tips
- Members of your family may unload your vehicle while you check in.
- Please move your vehicle to a designated parking lot as soon as it is unloaded.
Your To-Do List
What to Pack
- Alarm Clock
- Baskets for toiletries and storage
- Bed risers
- Bedding (Twin XL)
- Cleaning supplies and paper towels
- Laptop, printer, and cables
- Desk lamp, desk supplies
- DVD player and cables
- Face masks, hand sanitizer
- 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, COVID at-home tests (4), pain relievers, thermometer)
- Food items (can opener, coffee maker with automatic shutoff, one set of dishes and flatware, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
- Games (cards, board games)
- Game consoles and cables
- Hangers
- Laundry bag/basket and detergent
- Padlocks for desk, laptop, and bike
- Paper products (paper towels and for apt/suite residents, toilet paper. We provide just the first roll.)
- Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, reusable shopping bag(s)
- Room decorations^
- First-Aid kit (band-aids, cotton balls, cotton swabs, cold/cough medicine, COVID at-home tests (4), pain relievers, thermometer)
- Food items (can opener, coffee maker with automatic shutoff, one set of dishes and flatware, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
- Games (cards, board games)
- Game consoles and cables
- Hangers
- Laundry bag/basket and detergent
- Padlocks for desk, laptop, and bike
- Paper products (paper towels and for apt/suite residents, toilet paper. We provide just the first roll.)
- Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, reusable shopping bag(s)
- Room decorations^
What to Leave Behind
Please refer to your HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information.
- Air Conditioning units, including portable units and "swamp coolers"
- Alcohol+
- Appliances (except for residents in apartments with full kitchens)
- Ashtrays*
- Candles and incense
- Ceiling fans
- Firearms
- Grills
- Halogen lamps
- Heaters
- Pets (small fish tanks are allowed)
- Vacuum cleaners (available for use from RA)
- Waterbeds
- Window Treatments (blinds, draperies)
- Wireless Routers
What's In Your Room
University housing offers the basic amenities you need to be comfortable and organized in your new home! Then comes the fun part: making it your own.
- Bed with mattress (extra long twin 80 x 36)
- Desk with lamp and chair
- Dresser (Ohio Hall: a six-drawer dresser is provided in a double suite, and a three-drawer dresser in a single suite.)
- Wall-to-wall carpet in Ohio, Tiffany, Tigress, and Porcupine; wood floors in Almy, Lawrence, Niagara, Perry, Senat, and Trippe
- Microwave/refrigerator unit **
- Smoke detector **
- Closet or wardrobe
- Waste basket
- Window blinds
- WiFi, roomgear network for smart devices
- Apartments also include a living room with couch, chair, coffee table, and end tables, and a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, and table with four chairs.
^Posters and photos must be hung with plastic tack.
+ Alcohol is prohibited on campus, regardless of the resident's age
* Smoking is prohibited on campus, including in all residence halls, common areas, and dining facilities.
** One per bedroom
During Arrival
Beyond the checking in and moving into your home away from home, you’ll find plenty of on-campus activities as well as areas to explore or grab a tasty bite.
Refer to the following links for What to Do, Where to Eat and Where to Stay as you prepare for Arrival.
Beyond Arrival
It's no secret that the transition from living at home to living on campus is fairly monumental.
The following resources are provided to kick start your on-campus experience with the right information.
Contact Staff
Housing and Food Services
[email protected]
814-898-6161
Senat Hall
4701 College Drive
Erie PA 16563-0300
Residence Life
[email protected]
814-898-6111
Reed Union Building, Second Floor
4701 College Drive
Erie PA 16563-0300
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