Altoona
Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Altoona, located in beautiful central Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from University Park.
Whether you plan to finish your degree here or move on to University Park or one of Penn State's 19 other campuses, you'll love the close-knit community, award-winning faculty, and opportunities for leadership and athletic participation at Altoona.
With an on-campus population of just over 900 students, on-campus living at Altoona adds to the student experience and provides more opportunities for involvement and leadership. Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life are thrilled to provide the convenience, engagement, and unmatched "We Are" spirit to those who choose to LiveOn at Penn State Altoona!
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Incoming Students
Incoming first-year and transfer students, we can't wait to welcome you to Penn State.
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University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. Students are not able to arrive prior to the 11:00...
Reminder for current students: Dining dollars will expire at the end of this semester and will not carry over. The...
News & Announcements
Delegate Access update for Housing and Food Services
Housing and Food Services is excited to announce that a student can now indicate a delegate with whom staff can discuss their Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract details.
2025 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown
University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at noon on Saturday, March 8.
Winter Break - University Housing Closedown
Please make your travel plans with these dates in mind: University housing CLOSES at noon on Saturday, December 21 University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 12
'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity
'Swipe Out Hunger' encourages students to take action against food insecurity. The drive will run from November 17 through 20 to coincide with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
2025-26 Contract Request Process Begins
Current students who've made the decision to #LiveOn in 2025-26 can begin the process of securing their space.
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