Request Housing

We're excited you've chosen to live on campus and are ready to create YOUR college experience, with endless opportunities to broaden horizons, expand interests, and develop new skills. Whether you're an incoming student or a current first-year or upperclass student, follow these steps to secure your space and get ready to live the Penn State tradition!

Nittany Lion with student in Juniata Hall room

Incoming Students

Incoming first-year and transfer students, we can't wait to welcome you to Penn State.

Students hanging out in Nittany Village lobby

Current Students

Current students, explore your options and sign up for space next year. 

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Contract Timeline

Stay informed of important dates to participate in the housing process to live on campus for the next academic year.

Online Room Selection Begins

December 1, 2025 - May 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes

Online Room Selection begins for current students with an accepted HFS Contract on December 1 at noon. View available spaces...

2026-27 HFS Contract Preferences Deadline (incoming first-year students only)

June 30, 2026
12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
Log onto eLiving to update your 2025-26 roommate/room type/location preferences.

Room Assignments Go Live and Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:00 am
HFS Contract Processes

Fall 2026 room assignments will be posted to eLiving on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.

The Room Exchange eBoard...