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Check-in Schedule

We are excited to welcome students to campus for fall.

Room assignment, roommate information, and arrival scheduling will be available in eLiving beginning Tuesday, July 25 at noon. Watch your email for reminders and instructions.

Please check back in early summer for more details about arrival.

Saturday, August 19

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Incoming First-Year Students

Sunday, August 20

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Upper-Class Students

Check-in Information

What to bring to check-in:

  • Penn State id+ Card or other photo ID
  • Yourself (you may not send a friend or family member to check-in for you)

Directions to Campus

Your To Do List

What To Pack
Learn what to bring and what to leave behind.

Pack light when you come for Arrival! Don't bring all your belongings on your first trip to campus. Use our What to Pack list as your guide. You may want to wait to see how much storage space you have and then plan on bringing additional items at another time.

Roommate and Room Assignment
Get to know your roommate.

Once room assignments are available, log on to eLiving to see where you are living. Contact your new roommate and try to talk several times before move-in day. Share academic plans, common interests, and what each of you will contribute to your room’s set-up.

Penn State id+ Card
Load it with LionCash.

Remember to bring your Penn State id+Card with you for check-in. Add LionCash funds before you leave home.

Immunization Records
Upload your records.

All incoming students must submit immunization records prior to arrival on campus. Visit University Health Services to upload your records.

Setup Your Devices
Get connected.

University housing offers access to the Penn State Network. Visit Getting Connected to learn how you can get your devices registered before arrival.

Pay Your Bill
Paperlessly.

All room and board charges are posted to the student account. Bills are generated monthly and specify a bill due date. Visit LionPath to log on to your account.

What's In Your Room?

Schuylkill housing offers the basic amenities you need to be comfortable and organized in your new home. Then comes the fun part of making it your own.

INSIDE YOUR APARTMENT 

What To Pack

  • Alarm Clock
  • Baskets for toiletries and storage
  • Bed risers
  • Bedding (Twin XL)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cooking utensils
  • Laptop, printer, and cables
  • Desk lamp, desk supplies
  • DVD player and cables
  • 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), face masks, hand sanitizer, pain relievers, thermometer)
  • Food items (can opener, coffee maker with automatic shutoff,  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 towels and toilet paper
  • Pots and pans
  • Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, reusable shopping bag(s)
  • Room decorations^
  • Sewing kit/safety pins
  • Small kitchen appliances such as blenders, mixers, rice cookers, toasters, etc.
  • Snow shovel to store in your car
  • Television and streaming devices (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV)
  • Toiletry items
  • Towels
  • Umbrella, rain boots

 

 

What to Leave Behind

Please refer to your Housing Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information.

  • Air Conditioning units, including portable units and "swamp coolers"
  • Alcohol+
  • Appliances
  • Ashtrays*
  • Candles and incense
  • Ceiling fans
  • Firearms
  • Furniture
  • Grills
  • Halogen lamps
  • Heaters
  • Mini-fridges
  • Pets
  • Pressure cookers
  • Toaster ovens
  • Waterbeds
  • Window Treatments (blinds, draperies)
  • Wireless Routers

 

^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.

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.

What To Do
Engage in the activities.

Check out the Welcome Week schedule to view events and activities happening on campus during and after your arrival. Along with the Welcome Week activities there are many other things to do while visiting Penn State Schuylkill.

Where To Eat
Satisfy your cravings.

Sample our top-notch fare at Hidden Stream Cafe or choose one of the many local restaurants.

Where To Stay
Get rested.

Need to make hotel accommodations? There are local hotels available, some only a mile from campus.

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.

Academics 

Academic advising is a key to your success at Penn State. Visit the Academic Resource Center for more details regarding advising as well as information about the advising portal, StarFish and the student information system, LionPATH.

Housing

Learn about your room, living on campus, contract details, medical accommodations, room and board rates, and more by visiting schuylkill.psu.edu/campus-life/housing.

Jobs

Job opportunities provide more than a paycheck, they provide vital networking and professional experience that will enrich your time on campus. Take the time to discover some of the exciting places to work on campus.

Residence Life

Residence Life provides students with 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.

Student Life

Vibrant is one way to describe student life at Penn State. Discover clubs, organizations, support towards your academic goals, and more about Student Life.

 

Read the Newspaper. Digitally.

The Newspaper Readership Program is provided to enhance your living and learning experience. Visit our Digital Access Page to access news websites and apps.

Contact Staff

Housing and Food Services

200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven PA  17972
570-385-6095
[email protected]

Residence Life

Lauren McCarthy
[email protected]

Adam Moyer
[email protected]

570-385-6246
Health and Wellness Bldg
200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven PA  17972