Berks
Welcome to on-campus living at Penn State Berks, a beautiful campus on 258 wooded acres in the rolling hills of Berks County.
Whether you plan to finish your degree here or move on to University Park or one of Penn State's 19 other undergraduate campuses, you'll love the close-knit community, award-winning faculty, and opportunities for leadership and athletic participation at Berks.
With an on-campus capacity of just over 800 students, on-campus living at Berks adds to the student experience and provides more opportunities for involvement and leadership. Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life are thrilled to provide the convenience, engagement, and unmatched "We Are" spirit to those who choose to LiveOn at Penn State Berks!
Where to Live
The Village Suites offer six separate suite buildings for students. Bowman Hall is the central location for laundry, vending, and mail.
The Woods Complex consists of seven connecting houses and offer four-person suites with either single or double-occupancy bedrooms.
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Online Room Selection Begins
Fall 2026 online room selection will be available beginning March 16 by class standing continuing through June 1. Students can...
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News & Announcements
2026 Spring Break - University Housing Closedown
University Housing will CLOSE for Spring Break at noon on Saturday, March 7.
Winter Break 2025 - University Housing Closedown
Please make your travel plans with these dates in mind: University housing CLOSES at noon on Saturday, December 20, 2025 University housing OPENS at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026
Delegate Access update for Housing and Food Services
Housing and Food Services is excited to announce that a student can now indicate a delegate with whom staff can discuss their Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract details.
Annual ‘Swipe Out Hunger’ campaign encourages students to donate dining dollars
For the fifth consecutive year, Penn State is partnering with the nonprofit Swipe Out Hunger for the fall
2025 Thanksgiving Break Closing
University Housing will close for Thanksgiving Break on Saturday, November 22 at Noon. Students who do not have a Break Access HFS Contract are expected to vacate; you may leave your belongings in your room.
Are you ready for arrival?
Fall semester is here, and we're excited to welcome students to campus! Visit arrival.psu.edu for all the information you need to plan.
New Contactless Card Readers Provide Greater Convenience and Security
Penn State is excited to offer new contactless card readers at student apartments, suites, and bedrooms, making access more convenient and secure while saving students lost room key fees.
'Swipe Out Hunger’ returns, encourages students to act against food insecurity
Between April 20 and May 9, donate to support the Student Emergency Fund when paying for meals at any campus dining location.
Spring Closing Information
University Housing will close Saturday, May 10, and all students must check out of their rooms by Noon.
2025-26 Contract Request Process Begins
Current students who've made the decision to #LiveOn in 2025-26 can begin the process of securing their space.
Tully's Renovation Work to Begin April 28
Housing and Food Services is excited to announce that renovations to Tully’s Café in Perkins Student Center will begin on April 28.
Meal Plan Change Deadline Approaches
The deadline to modify the spring semester Campus Meal Plan level or withdraw excess dining dollars in eLiving is Noon on Friday, May 3.
Spring Closing Information
The end of the spring semester will soon be here! The last day of classes is Friday, April 26; finals will occur Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3.
2024-2025 Housing Preferences Modification Deadline (for incoming first-year students)
University Housing has extended the deadline for incoming first-year students to indicate housing preferences from May 15 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, May 20.
LiveOn grant program helps students seeking a Penn State residential experience
The LiveOn Student Success Grant program provides recipients approximately $12,000 across four years to help bridge the cost of campus room and board.
Penn State Sushi Vendor Gives Back to Community
Saikou, a Mechanicsburg-based sushi company that furnishes sushi and poke products to all dining commons at Penn State University Park, donated one dollar for each of the approximately 1,300 boxes of sushi sold on Homecoming Gameday (October 23 vs Illinois) to the Central PA Food Bank. The company also donated $1,500 to the Food Bank and plans a similar donation during March Madness.
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