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Together
You will receive notification by mid-July alerting you when your room assignment will be posted on eLiving (www.eLiving.psu.edu). Your room assignment will include your housing assignment and roommate information. If you have not met your roommate(s),
give them a call and introduce yourself. Now is a good
time to talk about your interests, your families, why
you chose Penn State, and what each of you plans to
bring with you. This way, you won’t duplicate
items like TVs, telephones, and CD players. For a complete
list of items that are prohibited in the residence area,
refer to the Housing Contract Terms,
Conditions, and Regulations.
Get Talking
The
cost of on-campus and non-toll local telephone calls
are included in the room and board fee. All long-distance
calls will require the use of any standard telephone
calling card. Prepaid calling cards are also available
from the Penn
State Computer Store. Each room is equipped with
one phone jack, and telephones are provided upon request.
Note: you cannot dial out on a computer modem from a
residence hall room.
Get Packed
Bring personal items that will help you feel at home
in your new room. Review helpful
checklists to find out which items you should bring
and which you should leave at home.
Please
note: the bed requires extra-long twin sheets.
We
suggest that you pack light when you come for Welcome
Week. Don’t bring all your clothes for the year;
you may want to wait to see how much storage space you
have and then plan on bringing additional items at another
time. Pack everything in boxes or storage bins; clearly
mark each with your name and room number.
Get Service
Your
room and board fee includes the cost of basic cable
TV service. If you are interested in expanded service,
you can contact Comcast
for information about rates and billing options. Comcast will also have a
table set up in the Millstream Cafe during arrival week.
Get
Connected
If
you plan on bringing a computer with you to Penn State,
click
here for additional information about getting connected
and other computing services. Residence Hall Computing
717-749-6193. Note: you cannot dial out on a computer
modem from a residence hall room.
Get Carded
Your Penn State id+ card
is your official University ID. During FTCAP, you should have had your picture taken and received your id+ card. If you didn't, then you will need to visit the Housing and Food Services office upon your arrival to get your card. Be sure to bring a valid driver license or other form of ID to receive your Penn State id+ Card.
You are
responsible for carrying this card with you at all times.
The id+ card is used as an identification card, provides
access to your residence hall and is the method of payment
for your on-campus meals. Your A-La Board meal plan
will be automatically activated for you to use the first
day that you arrive on campus.
Don't Lose Your Card! If you lose your card, visit the Housing and Food Services office to get another card at the current replacement fee, which will be charged to your student account.
Get Registered
All
students must complete the registration process, which
consists of 1) enrolling in specific courses, and 2)
payment of tuition, fees, and room and board charges.
Students arriving for fall semester that have an incomplete
registration will be given a timeframe to complete the
process, or will be required to vacate on-campus housing.
Click
here for additional information about the registration
process.
Get Out of Here
If
you have decided to not attend Penn State this fall,
but received a room assignment, please contact Housing
and Food Services as soon as possible to discuss canceling
your Housing Contract. This will grant another student
the opportunity to live on campus, as well as provide
the maximum refund possible for you.
Get Going
Drive safely!
Click
here for directions to the campus. Housing and Food
Services staff look forward to your safe arrival on
campus.
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