University Park Special Programs
Special Programs and Groups - Housing Early Arrival
The official Arrival Days for fall semester are Thursday, Aug. 21 - Saturday, Aug. 23. University Housing is available beginning Monday, Aug. 18 for Early Arrival students who need to arrive early to campus due to programs, work, travel arrangements, personal reasons, etc. There is a Housing Early Arrival Fee for this service.
Students do not need to request early arrival - they can simply Schedule Move-In for their planned arrival day. The earliest arrival date is Monday, Aug. 18; students will not be able to arrive prior to Monday, Aug. 18.
Some students may need to arrive early to participate in a Special Program. Please review the Special Programs listed below to verify the expected Arrival days and who is responsible for paying the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
The Campus Meal Plan is activated when the student checks in. Learn more about Food Services locations and hours of operations.
Schedule Move-In
Once room assignments are posted in eLiving noon, Tuesday, July 15, students can then Schedule Move-In.
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Login to eLiving > My Info > Schedule Move-In
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Select a date/time that works for your schedule. No confirmation will be sent. You can modify your date/time as necessary
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It is recommended that you and your roommate do not move in at the same time, to allow for space to unpack
AURORA Programs
Penn State's AURORA programs offers unique outdoor expeditions for students! Students will NOT Schedule Move-In - the student's account will be updated with a special move-in time a few weeks prior to fall semester.
AURORA Expeditions scheduled for August 18-22
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Drop-and-Go Storage Option
Sunday, Aug. 17 noon - 4 p.m. Students will automatically be added to the "AURORA" Schedule Move-In slot in eLiving (this will appear the week of Aug. 4) and do not need to select another time slot -
This is a drop-and-go storage feature, students may not set up room or stay in room overnight.
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Students are not permitted to sleep in the room overnight.
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Students will not be charged the Housing Early Arrival fee.
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Students who change their plans and do not attend AURORA or return early from the program may be charged the Housing Early Arrival fee.
Process based on your fall semester room assignment:
East, West, North, and South Halls: Students will use the Self-Check-In feature in eLiving to receive temporary building and room access, which will provide a small window of time to drop their items in the room. After 2 hours, building and room access will automatically be removed.
Pollock Halls: Students will check in at the Pollock Commons Desk to receive their physical room key. The room key must be returned to the Pollock Commons Desk within 2 hours to avoid a core change fee.
Friday, Aug. 22 Return
East, West, North, and South Halls: Students will automatically be added to the "AURORA Return" Schedule Move-In slot in eLiving (this will appear between Aug 18-20) and do not need to select another time slot. Students can go directly to their residence hall and use the Self Check-In feature again to gain building and room access in eLiving OR visit their Commons Desk to check in.
Pollock Halls: Students will check in at the Pollock Commons Desk to receive their physical room key
Blue Band
Students auditioning for Blue Band will Schedule Move-In based on their audition date.
Students who arrive 1 or 2 days earlier than their audition date will be charged the Housing Early Arrival fee.
MEPO
Students participating in Multicultural Engineering Program Orientation (MEPO) will Schedule Move-In for Monday, Aug. 18.
Students will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
Joint Service ROTC
Students participating in Joint Service ROTC will Schedule Move-In based on their specific ROTC branch:
- Navy ROTC Monday, Aug. 18, between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Air Force ROTC Tuesday, Aug. 19
- Army ROTC Thursday, Aug. 21
Students who arrive between Monday, Aug. 18 - Wednesday, Aug. 20 will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
SHO TIME for Schreyer Honors College
Students participating in SHO TIME for Schreyer Honors College will Schedule Move-In for Thursday, Aug. 21 between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SHO TIME event begins on Thursday afternoon.
Students who arrive between Monday, Aug. 18 - Wednesday, Aug. 20 will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
TEEMS
Tuesday, Aug. 19 Arrival
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Drop-and-Go Storage Option
Tuesday, Aug. 19 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Students will automatically be added to the "TEEMS" Schedule Move-In slot in eLiving (this will appear the week of Aug. 4) and do not need to select another time slot -
This is a drop-and-go storage feature, students may not set up room or stay in room overnight.
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Students are not permitted to sleep in the room overnight.
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Students will not be charged the Housing Early Arrival fee.
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Students who change their plans and do not attend TEEMS or return early from the program may be charged the Housing Early Arrival fee.
Process based on your fall semester room assignment:
East, West, North, and South Halls: Students will use the Self-Check-In feature in eLiving to receive temporary building and room access, which will provide a small window of time to drop their items in the room. After 2 hours, building and room access will automatically be removed.
Pollock Halls: Students will check in at the Pollock Commons Desk to receive their physical room key. The room key must be returned to the Pollock Commons Desk within 2 hours to avoid a core change fee.
Friday, Aug. 22 Return
East, West, North, and South Halls: Students will automatically be added to the "TEEMS Return" Schedule Move-In slot in eLiving (this will appear between Aug 18-20) and do not need to select another time slot. Students can go directly to their residence hall and use the Self Check-In feature again to gain building and room access in eLiving OR visit their Commons Desk to check in.
Pollock Halls: Students will check in at the Pollock Commons Desk to receive their physical room key
Early Arrival
Students who arrive early on Monday, Aug. 18 will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
WEPO
Students participating in Woman in Engineering Program Orientation (WEPO) will Schedule Move-In for Monday, Aug. 18.
Students will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee..
Hillel at Penn State
Students participating in Penn State Hillel's First-Year Kickoff will Schedule Move-In for Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Students will be charged the Housing Early Arrival Fee.
Housing Early Arrival Fee
The official Housing Arrival Days are Thursday, Aug. 21 - Saturday, Aug. 23. University Housing opens on Monday, Aug. 19 for students who may need to arrive early.
Early Arrival Housing is not included in the fall semester housing and food charges.
Students who arrive Monday, Aug. 18, Tuesday, Aug. 19, OR Wednesday, Aug. 20 will have the Housing Early Arrival fee charged to their LionPATH account. The Campus Meal Plan is activated upon check-in and does not require an additional fee.
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Monday $120
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Tuesday $80
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Wednesday $40
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Thursday no fee
Some special programs may cover a student's Housing Early Arrival fee; the program will communicate this information. If a student arrives earlier than the date the group has identified, the student may be responsible for a portion of the Housing Early Arrival fee.
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