Beaver
Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Beaver, a beautiful suburban campus located close to both Pittsburgh International Airport and downtown Pittsburgh.
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 Beaver.
With an on-campus capacity of just over 200 students, on-campus living at Beaver 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 Beaver!
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Room Exchange eBoard Closes
The Room Exchange eBoard for spring 2025 closes on Friday, February 28 at noon.
University housing CLOSES for spring break on Saturday, March 8 at noon. All residents, except those who are approved for...
University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. Students are not able to arrive prior to the 11:00...
News & Announcements
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.
Meal Plan Change Deadline Approaches
The deadline to modify the spring semester Campus Meal Plan level or withdraw excess dining dollars in eLiving is Noon on Friday, May 3.
Spring Closing Information
University Housing will close Saturday, May 4, and all students must check out of their rooms by Noon.
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.
2024 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown
University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at 12:00 p.m. ET (noon) on Saturday, March 2.
2024-2025 Housing Preferences Modification Deadline (for incoming first-year students)
University Housing has extended the deadline for incoming first-year students to indicate housing preferences from May 15 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, May 20.
Harmony Hall Upgrades
Harmony Hall bathroom renovations nearing completion.
'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 12 through 20 to coincide with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
LiveOn grant program helps students seeking a Penn State residential experience
The LiveOn Student Success Grant program provides recipients approximately $12,000 across four years to help bridge the cost of campus room and board.
Swipe Out Hunger
Penn State encourages students to ‘Swipe Out Hunger’ from Nov. 13-21. The “Swipe Out Hunger” drive, a partnership between the University and the Swipe Out Hunger national organization, will run from Nov. 13-21 to coincide with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.