Penn State University Park

Penn State - University Park Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The Penn State - University Park community comes together each year for Homecoming, Four Diamonds Dance Marathon and Parent's Weekend.

Does Penn State - University Park Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Penn State - University Park.

Penn State - University Park offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Penn State - University Park students live off campus. In 2023, 34% of undergrads at Penn State - University Park lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 66% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Penn State - University Park. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Penn State - University Park offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Penn State - University Park Athletics

At Penn State - University Park there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Penn State - University Park:

Is Penn State - University Park Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Penn State - University Park is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Penn State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Penn State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Penn State - University Park

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