Living and learning, at their best, combine to create the ultimate university experience at Penn. Penn Residential Services is here to connect you to the resources at the center of your residential experience. From managing your living spaces to taking care of the buildings that facilitate your participation in your College House, our focus is always on supporting you.
The College Houses offer distinct room types, amenities, and communities. Options range from traditional single and double rooms that share a common hallway and bathroom to suites and apartments offering more privacy, and in some cases, a living room and kitchen.
Penn’s Second-Year Experience initiative includes a two-year housing requirement. Residential Services is supporting this commitment by providing new and distinctive housing options for students to build off of their first-year living in the College Houses.
August 17
Move-In for specific populations (Newly Admitted International Students, FGLI, Exchange/IGSP, and Transfer Students) and First-Year Students
August 18
Move-In for First-Year Students
August 21–23
Move-In for Returning Students
More information about Fall 2026 Move-In will be shared in June 2026.
We are so excited to welcome you to campus! Check out our Before You Move In page to learn more about our move-in experience.
MyHomeAtPenn will open for room changes on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 3. The form will close on Sunday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m.
The College Houses are open for fall break.
The Spring Housing Application opens on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
We have space across campus for rising third and fourth-year students who want to live Penn. This fall we are offering the 3rd & 4th Year Room Selection Application for this group starting on November 9. This application is an opportunity for these students to let us know they want to complete the spring semester’s room selection process. Completing the application gives students an advantage when room selection timeslots are determined. The application closes November 24 at 5 p.m.
For residents who live on-campus and are in need of Winter Break housing (Friday, December 18, 2026 at noon through Saturday, January 19, 2026 at 9:00 am), the form to request housing opens on November 10.
Click on the Learn More button to get additional information.
Save the date for our virtual info session focusing on what current second- through fourth-year students need to know about the 2027-2028 room selection process.
The College Houses are open for Thanksgiving Break.
More information about Winter Break closing will be shared with students in the Fall semester.
We know there's a lot to consider when your student goes to college, and we are here to support not just our students, but their family as well. Our dedicated staff will make sure your student's residential essentials are taken care of, so they can focus on how to Live Penn.
