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University Park 2025 Summer Session II

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Housing Arrival Schedule

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Arrival

New Student Orientation June 29

All summer students will attend the New Student Orientation (NSO) program on Sunday, June 29. Students will move directly into their summer room assignment and then attend the NSO programing.

The official arrival day for Summer Session II is Sunday, June 29. University Housing opens on Saturday, June 28 for students who may need to arrive early.

Early Arrival Housing is not included in the summer session housing and meal charges. Students who arrive Saturday, June 28 will have the Early arrival fee charged to their LionPATH account. The Campus Meal Plan will be activated upon check-in and does not require an additional fee. There is an additional fee of $40 for this service.

You do not need to request permission to arrive early to campus - simply Schedule Move-In for the date/time that works best for your schedule!

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Your To-Do List

Important steps that you'll want to complete prior to your Scheduled Move In.

Room Exchange eBoard

Students interested in a room change or living with a different student may use the Room Exchange eBoard in eLiving, which will be available from noon Monday, June 9 through noon Friday, June 13

Login to eLiving > My Info > Room Exchange eBoard

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
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Packing Information

Get packed! Learn about what is available in your room, what to pack, and what to leave at home

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What to Pack

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.

  • Baskets for toiletries and storage
  • Cleaning supplies and paper towels
  • Computer, printer, and cables
  • Desk lamp, desk supplies
  • Fan (portable)
  • 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 
  • 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
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What to Leave Behind

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.

  • 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
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What's In Your Room

  • XL Twin Bed with mattress (80" x 36")
  • Bookshelf
  • Bulletin Boards (available in traditional residence hall rooms only)
  • Chest of drawers
  • Wardrobe
  • ​Desk with chair 
  •  Wi-Fi service
  •  Mirror
  •  Window treatment
  •  Microfridge (refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit - one per room)
  •  Smoke detector (one per room)
  •  Trash can (one per room)

^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.

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Arrival Day

Here's what to expect on your Scheduled Move In day.

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Housing Self-Check-In

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Arrival Check-in Location: All Housing Areas

We are excited to announce that all housing areas on campus 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! If any assistance is required, stop by the indicated Commons Desk Operation, which is open 24 hours a day.

Housing Area Buildings Check-In Locations Commons Desk
East Bigler, Curtin, Geary, Martin, Packer, Pinchot, Sproul, Tener no location; use self check-in* Findlay Commons
Eastview Terrace Harris, Miller no location; use self check-in* Pollock Commons
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Self Check-In Arrival Process

Follow these steps for a smooth Arrival:

  1. 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
     
  2. When you arrive to campus, proceed to the vehicle unloading zone for your Housing Area
     
  3. One unloading permit will be issued to each student. This must be displayed on the dash of the car and hazard lights must be on.
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Proceed to your room - follow the Using Digital Locks instructions for using the room door reader
     
  6. Unload vehicle within 20 minutes
     
  7. Move vehicle to long-term parking at Beaver Stadium - Stadium West. Flip over unloading permit to display long-term parking permit.
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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 appropriate vehicle unloading zone:

Housing Area Buildings
East Bigler, Packer, Geary, Pinchot, Sproul, Tener
Eastview Terrace Harris, Miller

*Navigation links will be updated soon. Please check back!

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After Arrival

Now that you are settled in your new home, review important reminders to help you make the most of your #LiveOn experience

Penn State IT Support offers great resources for students - data science applications, computer recommendations, learning tools and resources, computer labs, media commons, and so much more!

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

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