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University Park

The largest campus in the Penn State system, University Park is home to a diverse population of about 46,000 undergraduate students, with over 14,000 students living on campus. University Park students enjoy passing iconic buildings such as Old Main and the HUB-Robeson Center daily, while also taking advantage of amenities in facilities like the Information Sciences and Technology Building or the Life Sciences Building. The campus features many great resources, from recreational facilities, entertainment, libraries, and so much more! 

Penn State University Park is located in the small city of State College, a quintessential college town with its small eateries and quirky shops that line the street marking the border between downtown and campus. Nestled near the base of Mount Nittany, the surrounding area of central Pennsylvania is known as "Happy Valley."

First-year students admitted to University Park are required to live on campus as part of the offer of admission and are guaranteed housing. The majority of students are assigned to double rooms in traditional residence halls but can also be assigned to double rooms in renovated residence halls, suites, or supplemental housing. Current students who are interested in living on campus beyond the first year are eligible to Request Housing to #LiveOn.

Penn State University Park is staffed with special services, such as Break Access/Holiday Housing, to help meet students' unique needs.

Scroll down to learn more about University Park!

Students visit on lawn by South Halls

Housing

Students eating lunch at Pollock Commons

Dining

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HFS Contracts

Calendar

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Students who are not eligible to Request Housing for the 2025-26 academic year can add their name to the On-Campus...

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Students with an accepted Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract for the 2025-26 academic year have the opportunity to express...

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
The Room Exchange eBoard feature in eLiving provides students the ability to manage their room assignment and is available for students between noon, Sunday, Jan. 12 and noon, Monday, March 31.

News & Announcements

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Summer Housing

2025 Summer Session Housing

LiveOn for summer!

Summer is a great time to enjoy our beautiful campus and become acclimated to the University.

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Contract Transfer of Obligation Process for 2025-26

Current Penn State students who participated in the

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Graduate and Family Housing Apartment Lease Renewal for 2025-26

White Course Graduate and Family Apartments Lease Renewal

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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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Ramadan Iftar Service

North Food District at University Park will offer meal pickups for Suhoor service.

Contact Us

Housing Operations

814-865-7501

Campus Dining

814-863-1255

Residence Life

814-863-1710

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