Residency Policy

Policy:

PSU requires that all first-year students live in the residence halls for their first two academic semesters on campus and purchase a 7 Day Unlimited Access, 14 Swipes Plus $150 Dining Dollars, and 10 Swipes Plus $300 Dining Dollars. All other students may live in housing of their choice. Prior to signing the contract, exceptions to the policy will normally be granted where any of the following circumstances exist:

•The student lives at home with parents or guardians and is commuting (within 50 miles of the PSU campus).

•The student is married and living with his or her spouse and/or has dependents in his or her care.

•The student is a veteran with one or more years of active service.

•The student is 21 years or older.

•The student is a transfer student and is transferring 24 hours of credit or more (concurrent enrollment credits, earned while in high school, do not apply).