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Schuylkill

Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Schuylkill, a residential community that focuses on your learning, academic success, and personal growth. Located centrally just two hours from Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey, the campus offers furnished apartments for 3-6 students with single or double bedrooms and full kitchens.

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 academically rigorous, globally respected Penn State education in a setting where students can have close interaction with faculty and meaningful out-of-classroom experiences.

With an on-campus capacity of just over 300 students, on-campus living at Schuylkill adds to the student experience and provides more opportunities for involvement and leadership. Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life is thrilled to provide the convenience, engagement, and unmatched "We Are" spirit to those who LiveOn at Penn State Schuylkill!

Where to Live

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Incoming Students

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Current Students

Calendar

12:00 pm

University housing CLOSES for fall break on Saturday, November 23 at noon. All residents, except those who are approved for...

11:00 am

University housing opens at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1. Students are not able to arrive prior to the 11:00...

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
The deadline to purchase a Fall 2024 Commuter Meal Plan in eLiving is Sunday, December 1 at noon.

News & Announcements

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'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.
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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.

New Contactless Card Readers Provide Greater Convenience and Security

Penn State is excited to offer new contactless card readers at student apartments, suites, and bedrooms, making access more convenient and secure while saving students lost room key fees. This initiative is a three-year project that will continue through 2025.
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Spring Closing Information

University Housing will close Saturday, May 4, and all students must check out of their rooms by Noon.
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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.

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2024 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown

University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at 12:00 p.m. ET (noon) on Saturday, March 2.
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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.
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Are you ready for arrival?

Fall semester is almost here, and we're so excited to welcome you back to campus! Visit arrival.psu.edu for all the information you need to plan.
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The Nittany Apartments residence complex at Penn State Schuylkill includes 308 beds spread across five apartment-style buildings.

Trustees approve purchase of Nittany Apartments at Penn State Schuylkill

To better support the student body at Penn State Schuylkill, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved the purchase by Penn State Housing and Food Services (HFS) of the Nittany Apartments at Penn State Schuylkill on April 5 from the Schuylkill Campus Advisory Board.

Contact Us

Housing

570-385-6095

Residence Life

570-385-6238

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