2022 Penn State Arrival Magazine - Pennsylvania State University

Commons DesksOn-campus residents enjoy the convenience and securityof having your mail and packages delivered to yourhousing Commons Desk - thousands of packages andmail are delivered every month! The Commons Desks alsomanage all students room keys and temporary ID cards.Commons Desk are open 24 hours a day, seven days aweek, during the regular academic year. The CommonsDesks are closed during University close down periods.Services Provided U.S. mail delivery and package deliveryRoom assignment check-in/check-outRoom key pick-up/returnLoaner room keysTemporary ID cardsCleaning supplies checkoutVacuum cleaner checkoutRecreational equipment checkoutTool kit checkoutFax machine serviceLost and found for Commons BuildingPurchase CATABUS tokensGeneral questions and answersYour Mailing AddressStudent NameHall Name, Hall Room ## Name of Commons*University Park PA 16802* Name of Commons is based on Housing area wherestudent is living.Loaner Room KeysIf a student loses or misplaces their roomkey, a loaner key can be requested on eLiving.psu.edu.Select “My Info Loaner Key Request” then check outat the Commons Desk and return within two hours.If the key is returned late, the door lock will be changedand the student’s LionPath account will be charged forthe core change. Core changes are processed quickly toensure the student’s safety and security.Temporary ID CardsIf a student loses or misplaces their Penn State id Card,the card can be deactivated immediately on-line. If thecard is located within seven days, the card can then bereactivated on-line. A temporary ID card, which is valid forseven days, can be purchased for 5 at the commons desk.Student privileges that will be reassigned to the temporarycard include access to the residence hall, Campus MealPlan, and LionCash. If a student cannot locate a missingcard, a replacement one can be purchased at the id Office at the current replacement fee.

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GET READY FOR MOVE-IN!Our Ship to School Program allows you tosend your packages prior to move-in!Here’s How Easy We Make It:1Register online, fast and easy2We send shipping instructionsto you3You send us your boxes andonline vendor packages4We recieve, store, and deliver toyour room on campusMOVE-OUT IS JUST AS EASYWe Pick-Up,Store &Deliver.WEPICK UP,STORE &DELIVER.For more information and pricesvisit: storagesquad.com/pennstateProudly serving Penn Statestudents since 2015

Penn State’s newestsustainability programPenn State’s PSreUse program will reduce wasteand create diversions from landfills To receive a container, ask for your meal“to go” at the BuffetThe cashier will scan your container to linkit to your Penn State accountWhen you are finished with the container,just bring it to any return station!Campus TransitSpin E-Bike ShareCATA’s Blue Loop and White Loop andPenn State’s Campus Shuttle providecontinuous circular service aroundcampus and Downtown State College,while CATA’s Red Link and Green Linkconnector routes run east to westacross campus. All campus routes arefree to ride for everyone, and real-timelocations and arrival times are availableby downloadingthe Penn StateGo or TransLocapps. CATAalso offerscommunitytransit serviceto locations across the Centre region(fare required) – visit catabus.com tolearn more.The Spin Bike Share program is PennState’s newest option for gettingaround campus and exploring thelocal community.300 Spin electric bikes are available torent from convenient locations acrosscampus using the Spin app.Getting AroundCampusAfter move-in, students can reachtheir destinations by bike, shuttle,bus, or car. Visit transportation.psu.edu during fallstudent arrival for more information.Enter code “freefive” in the spin.appfor 5 off your first E-bike ride. Download the Penn State Goapp at mobile.psu.edu forreal-time CATABUS Loop, Link,and Campus Shuttle locationsand arrival predictions.Bike at our gold-level BicycleFriendly University. Findessential information onregistration, Spin E-bike rentals,bike routes, and more atbiking.psu.edu.

Penn State GoIntroducing the official all-in-one mobile app for Penn State – Custom Campus Experiences for Students, Faculty, and Staff.Penn State Go gives you single sign-on access to these popular features and special events:

Campus DiningLots of great options to get the most from your meal plan–morning, noon,and night! Penn State offers one of the most flexible meal plans in thecountry. Located in five residential areas – East, West, North, South, andPollock – Residential Dining offers all-you-care-to-eat (one price/meal) andala carte options (pay/item). Use your Dining Dollars at all thecampus locations!PUREThe Pure food station in EastFood District offers foods free ofcommon food allergens includingdairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts(excluding coconut), fish, shellfish,soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame.Pure has partnered with Star-K Kosher Certificationgroup to provide daily oversight of the facility by aCertified Mashgiach.HUB DiningWith eleven restaurants in theHetzel Union Building, HUB Diningis your go-to location for all of yourfavorite food fare. Indulge in yourcravings from Starbucks, McAlister’sDeli, Slim Chickens, Burger King,Sbarro, Blue Burrito, Panda Express, Hibachi-San, and somany more that make you feel at home.Market StoresOur Market Stores, located in eachresidential commons building, featuremore than just snacks and drinks.They offer: fresh produce, healthygrab and go options, personal careitems, toiletries, laundry supplies,paper goods, and more!EDGEGet your morning coffee andbreakfast on the go at one of ourmany EDGE coffee shops, locatedin each residential commonsbuilding. We Proudly BrewStarbucks and feature deliciousPenn State Bakery items, as well as fresh fruits, yogurts,and other grab and go choices.Panera BreadSatisfy all your senses at one of ourPanera locations (Kern Building,Westgate Building, Zoller Gallery,and the Lewis Katz Law Building).Authentic artisan breads, freshbaked goods and clean lunchoptions. Positively good food.Cafe LauraShow your Penn State pride bysupporting our 100% student-runrestaurant and coffee bar servingpastries, hot, freshly preparedlunch options, and grab and goitems. Reserve your spot atspecial-themed dinners that are created, advertised,prepared and served by students of the School ofHospitality Management.

What’s on the dining commons menu?Find out complete details any time of day at menu.hfs.psu.edu. Penn State’s Food Servicemenu information page is a quick and convenient place to find out what’s on the menu at ourresidential dining locations. Looking for vegetarian, vegan, or healthy food choices? You’ll findthem here, as well as all your favorites. You can even look up the full nutrition facts informationfor all our menu items. A great meal is just a short walk away in every direction on campus.Penn State BakeryThe University’s bakery bakes fromscratch desserts, pastries, cakes,and breads. You can find theirsweet deliciousness at all Universitydining locations and markets acrossthe Commonwealth.Starbucks atPaterno LibraryThis full-scale Starbucks offersa wide selection of food andbeverage choices. Customers canchoose from sandwiches, salads,and healthy snack items, alongwith pastries and a wide range ofbeverages and bottled items.Don’t miss some other favorites.Berkey CreameryThe Creamery is the go-to placefor delicious ice cream of allflavors. Now year-round, enjoya monthly featured cookiewichfeaturing Penn State cookies andCreamery ice cream. Yum!Bryce Jordan CenterThe BJC has many great foodoptions for guests visiting forconcerts and basketball games.Check out some deliciousfood options including our AllAmerican Eats, Center Court,Roaring Grill, and the Spotlight Barbeque. You can alsoget an exclusive Sticky Paw from our Penn State Bakerykiosk or our NEW Creamery ice cream flavor: BJC Jams!Penn StaterConference CenterAt The Penn Stater, take inthe full Penn State experienceat Legends Pub or taste thecontemporary, Americana menuat The Gardens Restaurant.The Penn Stater is a good escape with some friends orvisiting family with lots of parking and is quick drive toInnovation Park.DQ PennStateDining

Saxby’sSaxby’s is more than just coffee.It’s an uplifting environment filledwith friendly faces, delicious drinksand exceptional food to fuel theday’s possibilities. Located in theBusiness Building.Shake SmartWith two locations on campus,(White Building & IM Building)Shake Smart offers freshly blendedprotein shakes, organic acai bowls,cold brew coffee, wholly oatmeal, overnight oats, Greekyogurt, and all-natural peanut butter & banana sandwiches.Parking & Vehicle InfoArrival Unloading PermitEach student will receive one temporary 20-minute parkingpermit valid for one trip to their designated residence hallunloading area. Large vehicles, u-hauls, trailers, RVs, andsecond vehicles must remain in the long-term parking lots.Free shuttle service is available between long-term parkingand housing areas. View free CATABUS Loop and Link orCampus Shuttle rides on the Penn State Go app to reachhousing areas. Walkers can find wayfinding at map.psu.edu.Academic Year ParkingOn-campus parking during the fall and spring semestersis available for students who completed 29.1 credits.Students with extenuating circumstances may request aparking waiver application by emailing parking@psu.edu.Visit transportation.psu.edu.Mailing addressYour mailing address is based on the housing areawhere you live. Visit liveon.psu.edu/university-park/mail-services to learn how to properly address your mailand packages.Renters InsuranceThe University is not responsible for the loss, damage, ortheft of personal property of its occupants. Everyone ishighly advised to carry personal property insurance.Semester BillThe Rolling LionThe Rolling Lion food truck goes where hungry UniversityPark students, faculty, staff, and visitors need fed withconvenient, delicious, up-to-the minute food. Our menu isupdated constantly and mirrors the appetites and demandsof the modern Penn Stater: seasonally local AND inspiredby social media driven culinary trends the world over.EDQ liontruckpsuStudents living in University Housing will utilizeeLiving.psu.edu to manage your Housing and FoodServices (HFS) Contract. This includes RequestingHousing, accepting the HFS Contract, updating contractpreferences, eBoard, modifying your Campus Meal Plan,and so much more!Room and Board charges for each semester that a studenthas an accepted HFS Contract will be posted to thestudent’s LionPATH.psu.edu account. If there is a changeto a student’s room assignment that has a different roomrate, the charge/credit will be applied to the student’saccount based on a prorated amount. The housing deposit

submitted during the acceptance process will be appliedto the student’s fall semester bill as a credit toward theroom rate. If the student decides to not attend PennState, the housing deposit will not be refunded.Students may face a variety of challenges during theircollege careers. If, during your time at Penn State, youstruggle to afford basic needs, such as food, housing,textbooks, clothing, or other household items, for anyreason, we have resources to help you.The Office of Student Care and Advocacy studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare supports students by providingone-time assistance for emergency needs, through theStudent Emergency Fund, as well as helping studentsnavigate options for ongoing support. The officecoordinates with campus partners to help studentsaddress concerns around academics, health and wellness,or finances.Basic Needs andSupport ResourcesStudents may face a variety of challenges during theircollege careers. If, during your time at Penn State, youstruggle to afford basic needs, such as food, housing,clothing, household items, or other basic needs we haveresources to help you.As a first point of contact, students can reach out toStudent Care and Advocacy, studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare, and staff will offer guidance and helpconnect students to the appropriate office or resourcesat your campus.Some of the other resources to assist students, include: The Lion’s Pantry, Penn State’s on-campusfood bank, and Cub Pantries locatedthroughout campus Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life SkillsCenter, which has resources to help students gainimportant skills around managing money andmaking informed financial decisions A free nutrition clinic as well as resources forcooking and eating healthy meals through HealthPromotion and Wellness A Student Insurance Advocate to provideguidance and support in learning about andapplying for health insurance and publicassistance programs SNAP Benefits EBT cards accepted in MarketEast in Findlay Commons for fruits and vegetables,dairy products, breads and cereals, beverages,and more The Student Emergency Fund, a one-timeassistance grant for students in crisis and inemergent need, stewarded by Student Careand AdvocacyFor a comprehensive list of support offices and resources,students can visit the Basic Needs and Support website atstudentaffairs.psu.edu/basic-needs-support.

Future Penn Stater with foodallergies or special dietary needs?LiveOnThese letter icons mean THIS DISH IS:Learn about accommodations including: Informative online menu Advanced orderingThese allergen icons mean THIS DISH CONTAINS: Gluten free and dairy-free alternatives Registered dietitian meetings Menu item cards featuring allergen iconsand special diet indicators:foodallergies@psu.edu 814-863-3420LiveOn.psu.edu

Meal PlansStudents living on campus will havethe Campus Meal Plan as part ofthe Housing and Food Service (HFS)Contract. The Campus Meal Plan isrequired to be purchased for eachsemester that a student lives oncampus. There are three levels of themeal plan available to select from,offering different amounts of DiningDollars. The HFS Contract defaults tolevel 2, and students may adjust theirlevel through eLiving.psu.edu untilnoon on the last day of finals foreach semester.Any dining dollars remaining fromsummer session carry over to fallsemester and fall semester balancescarry over to spring semester. Anyfunds remaining at the end of springsemester are forfeited and will notbe refunded. If a student leaves theUniversity at the end of fall semester,any funds remaining will be forfeitedand will not be refunded.October 7-9, 2022Celebrating Penn State traditionsare sweeter when shared with family.Parents and families of University Parkstudents are invited to share in PennState traditions during Parents andFamilies Weekend.Learn more about Campus Meal Plans at liveon.psu.edu.View transactions and add funds at idonline.psu.edu.Savings with theCampus Meal PlanWith the Campus Meal Plan, you willreceive savings in the dining commonsand at select Retail Dining locations.Low on funds?The benefit of the Campus MealPlan is that if your account balanceruns low, any available funds thatyou have in your LionCash accountwill automatically be transferred forpurchases, and you will receive theCampus Meal Plan discount. This is agreat way to manage your account sothat you do not forfeit any funds at theend of the semester. Enjoy a 65 percent discount at allfive “All You Care to Eat” locations. “Fast Casual ResidentialOperations” operations offera 65 percent discount onprepared items When using your id card to payfor a guest, they can also enjoy a35 percent discount in the “All YouCare to Eat.” Some Retail Dining locations offer a10 percent discount to Campus MealPlan members on prepared items Discount not applicable at nationalchain locations, coffee shops ormarkets, or on prepackaged itemsSign up to receive email newslettersfrom the Parent and FamilyExperience: psu.campusesp.comHotelAccommodationsm 814-863-1313k parents@psu.eduE Penn State Parents ProgramQ Penn State Parents ProgramK parents.psu.eduWant to make a Penn State visit evenbetter? Make the University’s iconicPenn Stater Hotel your home base forthe next four years. It’s convenientlylocated in Innovation Park, justminutes from the airport and withineyesight of the stadium. With plentyof free parking and enough peaceand quiet to get a good night’s rest,visit The Penn Stater and have yourown Penn State Experience. Visitthepennstaterhotel.psu.edu.

University Housing ClosuresDuring the academic year, University Housing closes forfall break, at the end of fall semester, and spring break.Students are expected to vacate housing during these timeperiods (personal items can remaining in the room). Thedates and times are indicated on the “important dates”at the back of this guide and posted on the LiveOn site.Reminders of the closures will be shared prior to eachbreak period. The dates/times of these closures are strictlyenforced - the University does not permit students a latedeparture or an early arrival, so it’s important to keep thedates in mind when planning travel arrangements.id cardMore than identification, the campus card provides accessto, use of, and payment for resources both on and offcampus. It is a key used to access assigned residence hallsand other select areas across campus. It is needed to accessgyms and athletic facilities. The card serves as a ticket tosporting events and concerts, if purchased. It is used to getdiscounts when purchasing items with LionCash.LionCash is Penn State’s flexible spending accountattached to the id card that makes on- and off-campuspurchases safe and easy. Accepted by more than 300merchants statewide. Learn more throughidcard.psu.edu/lioncash.Break Access/Holiday HousingThe University recognizes that some students may notable to leave campus during the Housing Closures andoffers Break Access/Holiday Housing. There are severaldesignated residence halls that remain open during theclosures and are staffed, allowing students to continue tolive in their room assignment. Limited food service optionsare available during the closures. Students who need toutilize this service are charged an additional 510 persemester. If you suspect that you may need this service,please reach out to the Housing Assignment Office todiscuss housing options.id card Features Contactless entry to assigned on-campus buildingsTap to pay for purchases at accepting terminals10% discount at Penn State-operated dining locationsAccepted at hundreds of off-campus retailersEntry to on-campus recreation facilitiesTicket to Athletics events/gamesLaundry (on-campus)Use as a debit/ATM card–when linked with yourPNC AccountSimplify the college experience.Add LionCash today. Learn more about the id card,LionCash, and all its capabilities at idcard.psu.edu.Forget something?Our markets, located in each residential commonsbuilding, feature more than just snacks and drinks. Theyoffer healthy grab and go options, as well as a variety ofpersonal care items, toil

Welcome to Penn State! Congratulations on becoming part of the Penn State family! We are so glad you chose Penn State to continue your studies. We hope that attending Penn State will allow you to achieve both your academic and career goals. Make yourself at home! Part of life at Penn State is where you eat, where you sleep, and who you hang out .