University Park 2026 Fall

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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 at 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
Additional information will be posted in late spring, please check back!

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Housing Arrival Schedule

Review the Housing Arrival schedule listed below to determine which Arrival Day you'd like to Schedule Move-In for. The official Arrival Days are Thursday, Aug. 20 - Saturday, Aug. 22. University Housing is available for Early Arrival starting Monday, Aug. 17.

Welcome Week activities begin the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 22. 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.

Aug. 17 - 19

Housing Early Arrival &
Move-In

additional fees apply

Monday, Aug. 17
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Wednesday, Aug. 19

Anny student may utilize the Housing Early Arrival & Move-In option

Aug. 20 - 22

HOUSING OFFICIAL
ARRIVAL & MOVE-IN

Thursday, Aug. 20
Friday, Aug. 21
Saturday, Aug. 22

First-Year Students: plan to arrive prior to 2 p.m. Saturday

Aug. 23 & after

Housing Late Arrival & Move-In

Sunday, Aug. 23
Monday, Aug. 24 & after

Beginning Monday, students will check in at their Housing Area Commons Desk

Early Arrival Fee

Students who arrive during an Early Arrival Day will be charged an early arrival fee, which will be added to the student's LionPATH account for payment in September:

Monday, August 17: $120
Tuesday, August 18: $80
Wednesday, August 19: $40

Students do not need permission to arrive early and can simply select any date/time that they wish to arrive to campus when they Schedule Move In. This feature will be available in eLiving after fall semester room assignments post at noon Tuesday, July 28.

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.

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