Welcome To Penn State!

Starting your college experience can be an exciting and overwhelming time for any student. When you add the component of traveling to another country to the process, it can definitely be stressful and tiresome. We are here to help you with this transition!

Official Housing Arrival Days for the 2026 fall semester are Thursday, Aug. 20 - Saturday, Aug. 22.

Housing Early Arrival Option

University Housing opens on Monday, Aug. 17 for students who may need to arrive early - you do not need to request permission to arrive early! You may Schedule Move-In for any time of the day starting on Aug. 17 - check-in is available 24 hours a day. The majority of students will be able to utilize the self check-in feature*, which means that you can go directly to your residence hall upon your arrival to campus. Students assigned to Pollock Halls will need to check-in at the Pollock Commons Desk. 

Students who arrive between Monday, Aug. 17 - Wednesday, Aug. 19 will have the Early Arrival fee of $40.00 per night charged to their LionPATH account. The Campus Meal Plan will be activated upon check-in and does not require an additional fee.