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Harrisburg
2017-18LIVING ON CAMPUS
• Easily accessible from Interstate 83 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
• Just eight miles from Harrisburg
• Minutes from Harrisburg International Airport
• Two hours from Philadelphia
• Two hours from Penn State University Park
Where to find us:Penn State Harrisburg
Housing and Food Services777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057-4898
As an on-campus resident,you can easily take advantage of nearby recreational areas, such as the athletic fields, swimming pool, and fitness
center. We are proud to offer a variety of intramural and recreational programs. Campus social life is enhanced by
more than 80 clubs and organizations, including student government and Lion Ambassadors. Imagine—all of this,
right in your on-campus neighborhood.
Living on campus at Penn State
Harrisburg makes you part of a
close- knit community where you
can form strong relationships
with fellow students, faculty, and
staff. You’ll also enjoy the benefits
of close proximity to classes,
recreational areas, dining services,
and on-campus parking.
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Living EnvironmentThe Housing, Food Services, and Residence
Life staff is committed to providing you with an
environment that is safe, secure, comfortable, and
conducive to academic success. We understand the
college experience should foster personal and social
development as well. With that in mind, we promote
a concept of community in which each student is
responsible for respecting their neighbors’ rights.
Within this framework, the student’s right to choose
his or her own lifestyle is supported.
Student housing at Penn State Harrisburg consists
of 52 apartments for first-year students with single,
double, and triple occupancy bedrooms. The single
bedroom apartments are designed for four students
and have two full bathrooms, living room, and
kitchenette. The double and triple occupancy bedroom
apartments are designed for ten students, and offer a
central bathroom with living room and kitchenette.
A suite-style residence hall is also available for first-
year students. The LEED-certified building features
two double-occupancy bedrooms with a semi-private
bathroom to accommodate four students. Each floor
has a central study or lounge area.
There are 24 apartments designed for upperclass
students providing four single-occupancy bedrooms, a
living room, two full bathrooms, and a fully-equipped
kitchen.
Room Amenities
First-year apartments feature a fully furnished
living room, kitchenette, centralized bathrooms,
and a washer/dryer. Single rooms are furnished
with an extra-long twin bed, two-drawer dresser,
a desk and chair, wardrobe, and a microwave/
refrigerator/freezer unit.
Double and triple occupancy bedrooms include
built-in closets and dressers, extra-long twin beds,
a desk and chair, and a microwave/refrigerator/
freezer unit and a side-by side washer/dryer with a
centralized bathroom.
Freshman suites feature extra-long twin beds, two
drawer dressers, desks and chairs, walk-in closets,
and a microwave/refrigerator/freezer unit.
Upperclass apartments offer the same amenities
as single first- year apartments plus a fully
equipped kitchen.
High speed internet connections and WiFi are
available in all apartments and suites.
Assistance for Individuals with DisabilitiesHousing accommodations are available if you require
special assistance. Contact the Housing and Food
Services Office at 717-948-6244 to discuss the
available options.
Residence Hall Safety & SecurityOur residence halls have full-time, live-in professional
staff responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and
comfortable living environment. University Police
officers are also available to address specific security
concerns.The residence hall is locked 24 hours a
day, and you must swipe your Penn State id+ Card
to gain entry. Room doors are equipped with a card
reader and keypad. A closed-circuit camera system is
installed at entrance doors as well.
Our residence halls are routinely inspected and
comply with safety regulations. The buildings
are equipped with a modern fire safety system,
including sprinklers. Penn State prohibits smoking
in classrooms, administrative buildings, eating
establishments, sports facilities, and residence areas.
Special Living OptionsPenn State residence areas offer a wide variety
of opportunities to get involved in the campus
community. Special Living Options (SLOs) are
available for students interested in living with others
who share their interests and goals.
Sustainable Living OptionThe Sustainable Living SLO focuses on enhancing
students’ awareness of environment and sustainability
issues. Sustainable Living members can make a
difference on campus by developing environmental
initiatives and also raising awareness for the entire
campus. Residents in this area will work with their
Resident Assistant (RA) and campus staff to create
programming for the residential area and campus
community.
Healthy Living OptionThe Healthy Living SLO is for residents who want to
live a substance-free lifestyle, choosing to refrain from
alcohol, drug, and tobacco use. Residents in this area
are committed to promoting a substance-free lifestyle
as well as exploring health and wellness. Residents
will work with their RA and campus staff to create
programming for the residential area and the campus
community.
Dining On CampusThere are great places to eat on campus, both
conveniently located near the residence areas.
Stacks Market, a full-scale food court conveniently
located in the Olmsted Building, is just a short walk
from the Village Apartment Complex. Stacks offers an
extensive menu, including grilled specialties, fresh
pasta, soups, sandwiches, pizza, hearty entrées, and
daily specials. A special feature of Stacks is the brick
oven, where fresh pizza and other menu items are
prepared daily.
Biscotti’s Coffee Bar, also located in the Olmsted
Building, offers Starbucks® coffee, Tazo® teas,
desserts, and pastries.
Campus Meal PlanThe Housing Contract features the convenience of the
Campus Meal Plan. Dining dollars are deposited into
a declining balance account and are accessed by the
Penn State id+ Card. Simply present your id+ card to
the cashier and the purchase amount will be deducted
from the account.
The meal plan has two components— base cost and
dining dollars. The base cost covers all non-food costs
for operating food services, such as labor, supplies,
maintenance, and utilities. Dining dollars are used to
make purchases at on-campus food service facilities.
All menu items have a cash price that includes both
the food costs and the base cost of operation. Since
meal plan members pay this base cost up front, on
campus dining purchases are significantly discounted
with each visit. Meal plan members receive 65
percent off the cash price of prepared food purchases.
For certain items, such as prepackaged vendor items,
no discount is given.
Level Options
The meal plan offers three level options, with varying
dining dollar amounts available to purchase meals.
Meal plan levels can be adjusted until seven days
before the end of the semester by visiting
eLiving.psu.edu, or funds can be added online
by visiting idcard.psu.edu or with cash/ check/
MasterCard/Visa at the cashier station in any Penn
State Food Service operation.
Benefits of the Campus Meal Plan
• Access to the account at any dining facility operated
by Penn State Housing and Food Services
• Easy, cash-free spending with the id+ Card
• 65 percent discount for members
Here’s how it works:
• Two levels to choose from
• Charge it to your Bursar Account
• 10 percent discount on Food Services prepared items at on-campus locations
• Accessed conveniently with your Penn State id+ Card
• Available for the fall and spring semesters
Penn State Commuter Meal PlanThe Commuter Meal Plan is designed specifically for students who live
off campus. All the delicious food and healthy choices your residence hall
friends enjoy can be yours too.
Getting the PlanThe Commuter Meal Plan can be
purchased at eLiving.psu.edu and
charged directly to your Bursar
Account. The plan can be added to
your semester bill only until your
bill is generated by the Bursar.
Fall bills are prepared beginning
in mid-July and spring bills in
early November. Refer to
bursar.psu.edu/paybill.cfm
for more information regarding
your bill.
Missed a Due Date?LionCash+ shares the same benefits
as the Commuter Meal Plan. It can
be used for both on- and off-campus
purchases. Visit idcard.psu.edu/
lioncash for more information.
LionCash+LionCash+ is an online, prepaid flexible spending
account accessed with the Penn State id+ Card.
Just deposit money into your account and enjoy
the convenience of making cash-free purchases at
participating locations. Funds can be added at any
time, and family and friends can make deposits at
idcard.psu.edu.
LionCash+ also complements the Campus Meal
Plan. If you run out of dining dollars, on-campus
dining registers will automatically default to your
LionCash+ account. If there are enough to cover
the purchase, funds will be withdrawn from the
LionCash+ account and processed at the meal plan
rate. LionCash+ is accepted on campus at the Penn
State Bookstore, Stacks Market and Biscotti’s Coffee
Bar, as well as at other Penn State campuses and
select off-campus merchants. To learn more and
view the complete list of participating merchants,
visit idcard.psu.edu.
Special DeliveryA perfect surprise for any occasion, Housing and
Food Services offer the Special Delivery program,
allowing parents and family members to purchase
treats such as decorated cakes, fruit baskets, pizza,
and more for their special Penn State student.
Available online at hfs.psu.edu/special-delivery.
The Housing ProcessFirst-year students accept their offer of admission
by logging on to MyPennState using their Friends of
Penn State (FPS) account. You’ll be able to see if on-
campus housing is available at that time. If housing
is available, you must accept the offer of admission
and pay a $230 non-refundable general deposit
fee as well as a $100 non-refundable housing
reservation fee, for a total of $330. Then you must
agree to the Terms, Conditions, and Regulations of
the Housing Contract and the housing and financial
statements. After completing those steps, you’ll
have successfully accepted your offer of admission
and the Housing Contract. A confirmation email will
be sent to the address on file.
The Campus Meal Plan will automatically be
defaulted to level three; to modify the meal plan
level or add housing preferences (building, roommate,
etc.), log on to eLiving using your FPS account. You
can change your preferences until May 15.
Please note, housing fills quickly — even though you
have until May 1 to accept the offer of admission,
housing can be full by late winter. Unfortunately,
we’re not able to accommodate all students who want
to live on campus.
If housing is full when you accept your offer of
admission, you have other options. These may include
adding your name to the Waitlist (although adding
your name does not guarantee an offer will be made),
seeking off-campus housing, or changing to another
Penn State campus that still has housing available.
“The meal plan is great.”
For Nicholas Bennett, a sophomore majoring in
political science at Penn State Harrisburg, living
on campus offers convenience and cost savings.
“Everything is within walking distance, so I don’t
have to worry about driving and using gas money all
the time,” he says. “The meal plan is also great—it
saves money because it covers snacks as well as
meals.”
But that’s not all Bennett enjoys about campus living.
On-campus events such as dance parties, gaming
tournaments, and pool parties in the community
center keep things interesting. Other times, just
hanging out and watching a movie is the perfect way
to relax. “I have great memories of meeting up with
everyone my first year,” Bennett says. “We’d go up
to the third floor, where there’s a TV in the common
area, and just hang out and watch a movie.” Bennett
adds educational events, such as a presentation about
student safety by campus police, add to the quality of
life on campus.
Bennett, who currently lives in an apartment with
an Resident Assistant, hopes to serve as an RA next
year.
“Everyone gets involved.”
When you live on campus at Penn State Harrisburg,
meeting new people can be as simple as walking
outside. Just ask first-year student Leann Kazazwic.
“My roommate and I often go outside to do homework,
and that’s how I ended up meeting a lot of people,”
says the veterinary and biomedical studies major.
“We play soccer and whiffle ball out on the quad—
we’ve played football in the rain. It’s a lot of fun.
Everyone gets involved because they can see what’s
going from their windows, and they just hop right in.”
Kazazwic, who hopes to be an RA next year, also
appreciates having a shared living space in the
apartment to relax with roommates. “It’s nice to have
a common living area, where we can all hang out and
watch TV or a movie, or play cards or board games.
But then we have the privacy of our own bedrooms,
and we have our own mini fridge and microwave.”
Penn State Housing and Food Services is a caring organization, providing quality food, housing, and customer service while supporting the University’s mission.
This publication is available in alternative media on request.
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Admissions & Student Aid 717-948-6250 or
toll-free 800-222-2056
admissions.psu.edu
Financial Office
717-948-6009
Registrar
717-948-6020
eLiving
eLiving.psu.edu
LionPATH
lionpath.psu.edu
Friends of Penn State
(access account information)
fps.psu.edu
Housing and Food Services
Penn State Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown PA 17057-4898
717-948-6241 – Food Services
717-948-6244 – Housing
harrisburgcampusliving.psu.edu
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Penn State Harrisburg
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