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Important Dates

Stay up to date on semester breaks, meal plan deadlines, housing contract timelines, and more.

November and December Calzone Special

November 2, 2026 - December 18, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
Only available from November through December, we are serving Loaded Mashed Potato Calzones.

Nacho Day

November 4, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
This is nacho average lunch... today we are serving Made-To-Order Nachos and Fried Oyster Nachos.

November Bakery Special

November 10, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
Available during lunch hours, kick off the holiday season with Pumpkin Pie Squares and Caramel Apple Strudel!

Guest Chef Demo - Beef Quesabirria Tacos

November 18, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
Today's lunch special includes Beef Quesabirria Tacos.

Taste of University Park: Amici

November 19, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
Today's featured lunch includes Spicy Pork Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Cavatappi, Arugula Salad, Ricotta & Pistachio Cake, and Tiramisu Cookies. 

Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

November 21, 2026
12:00 pm
Housing Events
University Housing will CLOSE for the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Noon. Students who have not accepted a Break Contract must vacate.

Thanksgiving Holiday Opening

November 29, 2026
11:00 am
Housing Events
University housing OPENS after the Thanksgiving Holiday break on Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m. Residents will not have access to their building before that time.

2027-28 Online Room Selection Begins

December 1, 2026 - June 1, 2027
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Housing Events
Online room selection for the 27-28 academic year will be available beginning December 1 by class standing continuing through June 1. Students can log on to eLiving.psu.edu and select My Info > My Room to view available rooms and make their selections.

Holiday Dinner

December 2, 2026
All Day
The Mill
Dining Events
Join us for a holiday celebration lunch! Our menu today features Butternut Squash Bisque and a carving station with Herb-Roasted Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Garlic and Rosemary Beef Strip Loin, Lentil-Mushroom "Meatloaf", Sage & Brown Butter Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Apple Cranberry Crisp, and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Signature Dining Plan Adjustments Available

August 9, 2027
All Day
Housing Events
Log into eLiving beginning August 1 to adjust your Signature Dining Plan dining dollar amount. The deadline for adjustments is noon on Friday, December 17.

Fall 2027 eBoard Opens

August 24, 2027 - September 30, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
Interested in changing rooms? Log on to eLiving starting Tuesday, August 24 at noon to create a post and view available rooms; the eBoard will be available until Noon on September 30. Find out more about the Room Exchange eBoard.

Fall 2027 eBoard Closes

September 30, 2027
All Day
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard for fall 2027 closes on Thursday, September 30 at noon. Students interested in changing rooms after this date should contact the HFS Office. The eBoard will be available for spring 2028 assignments beginning December 1, 2027.

Spring 2028 Pre-Arrival eBoard Opens

December 1, 2027 - January 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard will open at the noon on Wednesday, December 1 and be available until Wednesday, January 5 at noon.

Spring 2028 Pre-Arrival eBoard Closes

January 5, 2028
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
HFS Contract Processes
The Room Exchange eBoard will be available until Wednesday, January 5 at noon.