University Park 2026 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 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
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.
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.
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 a.m. – 4 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:
- Log in 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 five 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 has 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.
Vehicle and Parking Information
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The student needs to be in the vehicle that is entering the unloading zone.
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Only ONE vehicle is permitted in the residence hall Unloading Zone for one trip only. Refer to Multiple Vehicles section if you have more than one car or need to make multiple trips.
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Navigate to your designated residence hall Unloading Zone on your mobile device. You have 30-minutes to unload your vehicle while in the Unloading Zone. Hazard lights must be turned on while unloading.
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Upon entry to the Unloading Zone, you will be instructed to use the "unloading timer" feature in eLiving to add your vehicle information and start your 30-minute unloading session.
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After unloading, your vehicle must be moved to the Jordan East Parking Lot. Passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.
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Large vehicles/U-Hauls/trailers/RVs are NOT permitted in the residence hall Unloading Zones, as there areas are limited and do not provide enough clearance to maneuver large vehicles into spaces. With the vehicle and pedestrian congestion in the residence hall areas, large vehicles simply cannot be accommodated for safety reasons. These types of vehicles must remain at Jordan East Parking Lot.
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If you will be using an Uber or Lyft, or will be dropped off without needing to unload, please have the driver follow the same directions to the appropriate unloading zone. Parking staff will allow the vehicle to enter, drop off, and exit.
Multiple Vehicles
Only ONE vehicle is permitted in the residence hall Unloading Zone for one trip only during peak arrival times (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.). The student needs to be in the vehicle that is entering the unloading zone.
If you have multiple vehicles to unload, please follow these instructions:
- Park the second vehicle at the Jordan East Parking Lot.
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Fill the first vehicle with items and passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.
If you need to make a return trip after shopping to unload, please follow these instructions:
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Park the vehicle at the Jordan East Parking Lot and use shuttle service to return to residence halls
- Enter the unloading zone after 6 p.m. You will need to reactive the unloading timer for 30 minutes.
Vehicle Unloading Zones
Using your mobile device, select your residence hall name to use Google Maps*, then click "Directions" and/or "Start" for navigation to your designated residence hall Unloading Zone. Once you reach the unloading zone entry, staff will be on site to direct you to the appropriate location to unload your vehicle.
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Housing Area |
Residence Halls |
Directions Link |
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Brumbaugh, Earle, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Pennypacker, Snyder, Stone, Stuart, Tener |
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Bigler, Curtin, Geary, Packer, Sproul, Pinchot |
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Hiester, Mifflin, Shulze, Shunk |
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Beaver, Hartranft, Porter |
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Chace, Cross, Ewing*, Haller, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons |
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Atherton |
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Cooper, Hibbs, Hoyt, Stephens |
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Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle |
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Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts |
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Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young |
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All apartments, Nittany Hall |
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Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson |
Housing Check-In
Housing Check-In: All Housing Areas (except Pollock)
We are excited to announce that all housing areas on campus, with the exception of Pollock Halls, will feature digital access to individual rooms! Instead of physical metal keys, students will use their mobile id+ card to gain access to their assigned building and bedroom. An added feature is that students can utilize the Self-Check-In feature in eLiving, eliminating the need to stop at any location to check in!
During the Pollock Halls renovation project (May 2025 - August 2030), physical key locks will remain in place until the residence hall is renovated. The renovation project includes changing the locks to digital access.
If any assistance is required, stop by the indicated Commons Desk Operation, which is open 24 hours a day.
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Housing Area |
Residence Halls |
Check-In Locations |
Commons Desk |
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Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Stuart, Sproul, Stone, Tener |
no location; |
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Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Shulze, Shunk |
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Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing*, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens |
no location; |
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Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle |
no location; |
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Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts |
no location; |
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Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young |
no location; |
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All apartments, Nittany Hall |
no location; |
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Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson |
no location; |
Housing Self Check-In Arrival Process
Follow these steps for a smooth Arrival:
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Schedule Move-In for your planned arrival date/time. You MUST have a Schedule Move-In appointment for the self-check-in feature to work properly.
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When you arrive to campus, proceed to your designated residence hall Unloading Zone at your Scheduled Move-In time. Only ONE vehicle is permitted in the residence hall Unloading Zone for one trip only. If you have multiple cars, you will need to park the second car at the Jordan East Parking Lot. Fill the first vehicle with items and passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.
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Before entering Unloading Zone, complete the Self-Check-In in eLiving. This step will download your building/apartment, assigned room, and Campus Meal Plan to your mobile id+ card.
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Upon entry to Unloading Zone, follow instructions to activate the 30-minute unloading timer; turn on vehicle hazard lights.
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Visit the Commons Desk to sign out a moving cart.
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Proceed to your room - follow the Using Digital Locks instructions for using the room door reader.
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Complete the unloading of your vehicle within 30 minutes.
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Move vehicle to long-term parking at Jordan East Parking Lot.
Housing Check-In Location : Pollock Halls
During the Pollock Halls renovation project (May 2025 - August 2030), physical key locks will remain in place until the residence hall is renovated. The renovation project includes changing the locks to digital access.
Students living in Pollock Halls will follow these instructions to check in:
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Schedule Move-In for your planned arrival date/time. You MUST have a Schedule Move-In time for the check-in process to work properly.
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When you arrive to campus, proceed to your designated residence hall Unloading Zone at your Scheduled Move-In time. Only ONE vehicle is permitted in the residence hall Unloading Zone for one trip only. If you have multiple cars, you will need to park the second car at the Jordan East Parking Lot. Fill the first vehicle with items and passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.
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Upon entry to Unloading Zone, follow instructions to activate the 30-minute unloading timer; turn on vehicle hazard lights.
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Visit the Commons Desk to sign out a moving cart.
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Follow the signs to the Pollock Commons Building to officially check in for housing at the Pollock Commons Desk. To assist with traffic control, family members should remain with the vehicle while the student checks in.
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During the check-in process, you will receive your room key and your building and Campus Meal Plan will be downloaded to your mobile id+ card.
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After unloading, your vehicle must be moved to the Jordan East Parking Lot. Passengers can walk or use the shuttle to the housing area.
Arrivals Monday, Jan. 12 & after
If you arrive on or after Monday, Jan. 12, use a parking deck that is closest to your assigned Housing Area, then walk to the Commons Building. Please be aware that some parking decks have height restrictions, and you may need to pay a parking fee upon exiting the deck.
Once you are in the Commons Building, proceed to the Commons Desk to officially check-in for housing.
| Housing Area | Buildings | Commons Desk |
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| East | Bigler, Brumbaugh, Curtin, Earle, Geary, Hastings, Martin, McKean, Packer, Pennypacker, Pinchot, Snyder, Sproul, Stone, Stuart, Tener | Findlay Commons |
| Eastview Terrace | Brill, Curry, Harris, Miller, Nelson, Panofsky, Young | Redifer Commons |
| Nittany | All apartments and Nittany Hall | Pollock Commons |
| North | Beam, Holmes, Leete, Robinson, Runkle | Warnock Commons |
| Pollock | Beaver, Hartranft, Hiester, Mifflin, Porter, Shulze, Shunk | Pollock Commons |
| South | Atherton, Chace, Cooper, Cross, Ewing, Haller, Hibbs, Hoyt, Lyons, McElwain, Simmons, Stephens | Redifer Commons |
| West | Hamilton, Irvin, Jordan, McKee, Thompson, Watts | Waring Commons |
| White Course | Dunham, Garban, Grubb, Patterson | Weston Community Center |
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
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