University Park - Instructions Contract First Year

Overview

• First-Year Students need to accept Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract through MyPennState.
• Residency Requirement: Must live in University housing as part of the admission offer.
• Residency Exemptions available for specific conditions.

HFS Contract Details

• Agreement to legal terms and conditions.
• Non-cancellable unless not attending Penn State.
• Covers full academic year (fall, spring) and possibly summer.
• $100 non-refundable deposit required, credited to room rate.
• Preferences on HFS Contract are not guaranteed.

Preference Selection

• Residence Area: North, South, East, West, Pollock.
• Room Type: Options from single, double, suite, supplemental housing.
• Roommate Preferences: Managed by submitting Penn State Access ID, mutual requests needed.
• Living Learning Communities (LLC): Optional, enhances learning among students with common goals.
• Meal Plan: Defaults to level 2, with different dining dollar amounts.

Room Assignments

• Posted on eLiving mid-July.
• Room Exchange eBoard available for assignment swaps.

Important Links

• Room and Board Rates
• Accommodation Requests
• Living Learning Communities

Additional Information

• University values diversity in roommate assignments.
• LLCs may require additional applications.
• Students can update preferences via eLiving until May 15 noon.

Contact & Help

• Penn State Housing and Food Services available for assistance.
• Useful links: Contact Us, Feedback