University Park 2025 Spring
Housing Arrival Schedule
Review the Housing Arrival schedule listed below to determine which Arrival Day you'd like to select. University Housing is available starting 8:00 a.m. Saturday January 11.
Welcome Week activities will be posted closer to arrival. Students should review the activities schedule and plan their arrival around any events they wish to attend.
** All Commons Desks open at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and remain open 24 hours/day; students may arrive after 8:00 a.m. Saturday
HOUSING ARRIVAL EXCEPTIONS
There are no Housing Arrival exceptions for Spring Arrival. Students needing to arrive early will need to make off-campus accommodations until official arrival.
White Course Apartments
Undergraduate students who have an HFS Contract and are assigned to Dunham, Garban, and Grubb Halls will Schedule Move-In based on the Housing Arrival schedule. Check-in for these students is at the Weston Community Center.
Graduates and students with families who have a White Course Apartment LEASE will check in based on the lease begin date at the Weston Community Center from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Your To-Do List
Important steps that you'll want to complete prior to your Schedule Move-In time.
The availability of dates/times is dependent upon the building.
To Schedule Move-In:
- Login to eLiving > My Info > Schedule Move-In
- Select a date/time that works for your schedule. No confirmation will be sent.
- You can modify your date/time as necessary
- It is recommended that you and your roommate do not move in at the same time to allow for space to unpack
Packing Information
Get packed! Learn about what is available in your room, what to pack, and what to leave at home.
What to Pack
Please refer to the HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information. Only one vehicle is permitted to unload, so be careful not to overpack.
- Baskets for toiletries and storage
- Bed risers (only needed in traditional residence halls)
- Cleaning supplies and paper towels
- Computer, printer, and cables
- Desk lamp, desk supplies
- 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, aspirin, thermometer)
- Food items (can opener, bottled beverages, coffee maker with automatic shutoff, one set of silverware/plates/bowls/glasses, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
- Games (cards, board games)
- Game consoles and cables
- Hangers
- Laundry bag/basket and detergent
- Padlocks for desk, laptop, and bike
- Room decorations^
- Sewing kit/safety pins
- Sheets, pillow, and blanket - for extra-long twin bed (80" x 36")
- Toiletry items
- Toilet Paper for students living in Nittany Apartments and Eastview Terrace
- Towels
- Umbrella, rain boots
Items available for check-out at the Commons Desks:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Recreational Equipment (basketballs, Spikeball, volleyballs, ping pong paddles, pool cues, etc.)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Tool Kit
What to Leave Behind
Please refer to the HFS Contract Terms, Conditions, and Regulations for more detailed information. Since only one vehicle per student is permitted to unload, be careful not to overpack.
- Air Conditioning units, including portable units and "swamp coolers"
- Alcohol+
- Appliances, air fryers, griddles, instapots, rice cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, etc.
- Ashtrays*
- Candles and incense
- Ceiling fans
- Firearms
- Fitness Equipment
- Grills
- Halogen lamps
- Heaters
- LED strip-lighting
- Pets (small fish tanks up to 5 gallons are allowed)
- Pianos
- Skates, skateboards, and scooters
- Vacuum cleaners (available for check out at the commons desk)
- Window Treatments (blinds, draperies)
- Wireless Routers
What's In Your Room
Residence Halls
- Twin bed with mattress (purchase XL bedding - 80" x 36")
- Bookshelf
- Bulletin board (available in traditional residence hall rooms only)
- Chest of drawers
- Closet or wardrobe
- Desk with chair (Note: not all desks are equipped with a task light)
- Wi-Fi service
- Mirror
- Window treatment
- Microfridge (refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit - one per room)
- Smoke detector (one per room)
- Trash can (one per room)
Nittany and White Course Apartments
- Bedroom includes: XL twin bed with mattress (some Nittany Apartments offer a XL Full Size bed with mattress), carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, chest of drawers, closet, desk and chair, smoke detector (one per room)
- Living/Dining includes: carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, coffee table, couch, two easy chairs, two end tables, one floor lamp, two table lamps, table and four chairs
- Kitchen includes: garbage disposal, refrigerator, oven, microwave.
- General includes: Wi-Fi service, carpeting or vinyl plank/laminate flooring, window coverings (curtains or roller shades), and heating/central air conditioning.
- Laundry: washer and dryer unit provided in White Course apartments only. Nittany Apartments have a laundry facility available in Nittany Community Center
^Please visit your residence hall building page or the Room Decoration Guidelines in the Terms, Conditions, and Regulations to learn more about what product to use to hang items in your room
+Alcohol is prohibited on campus, regardless of the resident's age
* Smoking is prohibited in all residence halls, common areas, and dining facilities.
Arrival Day
Here's what to expect on your Scheduled Move-In day.
Arrival Check-in Locations
Click the Arrival Check-In Location listed below to expand the selection.
Arrival Check-In Location: Housing Area
When you arrive to campus, proceed to parking closest to your Housing Area, and then walk to the Commons Building. If you utilize a parking deck, please be aware that some do have height restrictions.
Once you are in the Commons Building, proceed to the Commons Desk to officially check-in for housing. Once you have finished unloading, please move your vehicle to the long-term paring at Beaver Stadium - Stadium West.
Below is your official Commons Desk location for the fall semester:
- East Housing Area: Findlay Commons
Includes: Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener
- Eastview Terrace: Redifer Commons
Includes: Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young
- Nittany Apartments: Pollock Commons
Includes: Nittany Apartments and Nittany Hall
- North Housing: Warnock Commons
Includes: Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle
- Pollock Housing: Pollock Commons
Includes: Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Ritner, Shulze, Shunk, Wolf
- South Housing: Redifer Commons
Includes: Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens
- West Housing: Waring Commons
Includes: Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts
- White Course Apartments: Weston Community Center
Includes: Dunham, Garban, Grubb
Vehicle Unloading Zones
Using your mobile device, select your building name to use Google Maps, then click "Directions" and/or "Start" for navigation to the unloading zone:
(hyperlinks will be added in August)
- East Housing Area:
Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener
- Eastview Terrace:
Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young
- Nittany:
Nittany Apartments and Nittany Hall
- North Housing:
Includes: Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle
- Pollock Housing:
Includes: Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Ritner, Shulze, Shunk, Wolf
- South Housing:
Includes: Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens
- West Housing:
Includes: Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts
- White Course Apartments:
Includes: Dunham, Garban, Grubb
After Arrival
Now that you are settled in your new home, review important reminders to help you make the most of your #LiveOn experience.
Living with a Roommate and In a Community
Living with a roommate is a great experience and helps you learn more about yourself and how to communicate and relate effectively to others. Knowing how to take responsibility for yourself and how to respect others are valuable skills in all relationships. Living in a community also brings a responsibility to residents - safety and security are very important, and you play an important part in keeping yourself and your community safe. If you see something, say something. University Police are available by calling 814-863-1111.
To support the mission of providing 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, the University offers Residence Life staff in every residence hall and apartment area. Residence Life staff include student and professional staff members who live in the community and are available 24/7 to provide information and resources, offer help and support, plan social and educational activities, and address residents' concerns.
Resources for Living On Campus
- Communities On Campus
- Living With a Roommate (and Roommate Agreement form)
- Residence Life Policies and Rules
- Emergency Telephones
- Safe Walk Service
Contact Us
Get Connected Follow Us
Get connected with us on social networks!