Residence Life
Residence Life
Make yourself at home.
Where you eat, sleep, and build your community is a big part of life at Penn State. It’s what we call “residence life.”
Every Penn State campus—whether or not they have on-campus housing—helps you cultivate that sense of community through housing and dining options.
So, introduce yourself to your neighbors. Grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. And make yourself at home.
Campuses with On-Campus Housing
Explore on-campus living at Lions Gate, our modern apartment complex, where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our four residence halls that offer traditional and suite-style accommodations where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore on-campus living at Harmony Hall, our modern residence hall, where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our residential buildings that offer traditional, suite, and apartment options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our residential buildings that offer a variety of suite options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore on-campus living at Orchard Hall, our modern residence hall, where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore on-campus living at McKeesport Hall, our modern residence hall, where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our two residence communities that offer suite and apartment options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our two residence halls that offer traditional and suite-style options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our two residence halls that offer traditional and suite-style options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our five apartment-style residence halls where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Explore our residential buildings that offer traditional, suite, and apartment options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
Campuses with Privately-owned Housing
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Our community offers numerous off-campus housing options where students can study close to campus.
Living Learning Communities
Some on-campus residence halls and apartments have designated floors or rooms called Living Learning Communities (LLCs) to bring together students who share common interests and goals.
Some LLCs bring together students who have similar academic interests while others are for students who share an interest in leadership development, global issues, service, or a social cause. LLC residents plan workshops, programs, and other activities throughout the academic year. The members of the LLC determine how the LLC will be run and outline expectations regarding residents' participation in planned events.
On-Campus Dining
Convenient dining options can be found on each Penn State campus.
Yes, we have ice cream, courtesy of Penn State's legendary Berkey Creamery.
But there's more to food services at Penn State than just dessert.
Dining commons offer made-to-order specialties and a variety of food stations. Food courts provide convenient grab-and-go choices. Cafeterias serve up daily specials. And cafes are great spots for a quick bite or snack.
On a special diet? Penn State Food Services prides itself on being responsive to vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and other dietary requests.
Eat up. Eat well. And save room for dessert.
What's Cooking?
Want to see what's for dinner—or breakfast or lunch? During the school year, when classes are in session, check out PSU Menus Online to find out what's being served in the dining halls daily.