Important Dates
Stay up to date on housing opening/closing times, Campus Meal Plan deadlines, LiveOn Housing Process, Campus Dining events, & more!
Consolidated List of Important Dates for the 2025-26 academic year
Pop-Up Feature: Pork Belly Ramen at Market Pollock Asia Kitchen
Enjoy this limited-time menu favorite, while supplies last!
Pop-Up Feature: Chicken Shawarma
Enjoy authentic Chicken Shawarma accompanied by Falafel, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Chickpea Cous Cous and more!
Pop-Up Feature: Okonomiyaki
Stop by for this very popular menu feature: Okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes). They will be available during regular lunch hours...
Pop-Up Feature: 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Enjoy delicious chilis while donating to a great cause! Make a $5 donation to the Student Emergency Fund and enjoy five...
Pop-Up Feature: Bruschetta Bar
Enjoy a bountiful Bruschetta Bar featuring Penn State Bakery breads and a variety of freshly made toppings, cheeses, and drizzles.
Pop-Up Feature: Tailgate Fridays
Kickoff an exciting home game weekend against the Corn Huskers with a Fried Corn Nugget menu feature!
2025 Fall Break - University Housing Closedown
Fall Break is Nov. 24-28 with no classes
Fall Break Closing
University Housing CLOSES at noon Sunday, Nov. 23. ...
2025 Fall Break - University Housing Opens
University Housing OPENS at 10 a.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 29. Students are not able to arrive prior to 10 a.m.
Special Dinner Event Sneak Peek: Holiday Dinner Event
Enjoy a sneak peek sampling MTO Hot Chocolate Bar to get you in the spirit for the Holiday Dinner special...
Open Room Change - 2026 spring semester
Special Dinner Event: Holiday Dinner Event
Finish the semester with our Signature Holiday Dinner Event to celebrate the end of Fall semester. All dining commons locations...
Pop-Up Feature: Loaded Latkes
Traditional potato pancakes with toppings like Sour Cream, Whipped Butter, Broccoli Florets and Turkey Bacon bits--top them with as much...
Pop-Up Feature: Finals Week Stress Busters
Join us at Pollock buffet for feature stress busters.
Daily events in AYCE Buffet (during lunch and dinner hours, daily)...
Pop-Up Feature: Finals Week Stress Busters
Join us at East Food District all week for feature stress busters.
Free events on the grand stair case (during...
2025 Fall Semester - Campus Meal Plan level change deadline
Deadline to change 2025 fall Campus Meal Plan level is noon ET Friday, Dec. 20.
Eligible students can modify their...
2025 Fall Semester - University Housing Closedown
University Housing CLOSES for winter break at 4 p.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 21. Late stays beyond the 4 p.m...
2026 Spring Semester Room Exchange eBoard
2026 Spring Semester Housing Arrival
University Housing OPENS for spring semester at 8 a.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 10.
No early arrivals permitted - students will...
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no classes. University housing remains open.
2026 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown
Spring Break is March 9-13 with no classes.
Spring Break Closing
University Housing CLOSES at noon Saturday, March 7. ...
2026 Spring Break - University Housing Opens
2026-27 Housing Preferences Modification Deadline (for current students)
The housing preferences modification deadline for current students who accepted a Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract for the 2026-27...
2026 Spring Semester: Campus Meal Plan level change deadline
The deadline to change 2026 spring semester Campus Meal Plan level is noon ET, Friday, May 8.
Eligible students...
2026 Spring Semester - University Housing closedown
University Housing CLOSES at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9 for all students living in East Halls, Hiester and Shulze Halls...
2026 Spring Semester - University Housing closedown
University Housing CLOSES at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 10 for ALL residents.
The exception is for students living...