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Residence Life

Student & Administrative Services Center, Rm. 1033 · (570) 320-8023 or (800) 367-9222

New Student Check-in & Residence Hall Information

Our goal is to provide you with a comfortable, attractive, and safe living environment to make your Penn College experience enjoyable and rewarding.

We look forward to welcoming you to Penn College on-campus housing for some of the most enjoyable and exciting years of your life. See you in August!

Housing Assignment & Check-in:

Your roommate and apartment assignments are available on the Student Information System (SIS) under the housing assignment link. You will need your student ID number and PIN to access SIS.

We suggest that you get in touch with your roommates prior to arriving on campus to discuss who is bringing what (e.g., television, radio, cleaning supplies). Check SIS frequently for roommate changes that may become necessary if students pursue other career options or decide to not attend Penn College.

New students — on-campus housing and orientation check-in will be Saturday, August 16, at assigned times between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the College Avenue Labs (CAL).

New student check-in times (scheduled by last name):

  • A through G:  7 - 9 a.m.
  • H through O:  9 - 11 a.m.
  • P through Z:  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The driving directions and check-in parking area you will use vary based on your assigned residential complex:

NOTE: To reduce congestion in the parking lots, a limited number of cars can be unloaded at any one time. Volunteers will assist you in unloading your car. After unloading, you must quickly exit the loading area and move your car to a designated long-term parking area.

Returning students and upperclassmen — check in on Sunday, August 17, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the main gate of your apartment complex.

Forms to Bring to Check-in:

Policies and Procedures:

You are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with Residence Life and other Penn College policies. The College implements and upholds policies to protect the rights of individuals, while ensuring the safety, well-being, and integrity of the entire College community. Visit the Residence Life Web site to learn more about:

What to Bring

Policies and Regulations

Safety and Security

Roommates

Welcome Weekend Activities:

Welcome Weekend begins on Saturday, August 16. For more information, contact the Student Activities Office at (800) 367-9222 or visit the Welcome Weekend Web site.

Other Important Information:

Other items to take care of before you arrive:

Parking Permit — If you are bringing a vehicle, you must purchase a parking permit.

ResNet — Learn the steps you can take now to protect your computer so that you can safely and securely connect to the Residential Campus Network when you arrive.

Fire/personal property insurance — While your belongings may already be covered under another plan and there is no requirement to carry theft/fire insurance, you may want to consider one of the companies that offer this protection to college students. Two such companies are National Student Services Incorporated and CSI Insurance Agency Incorporated. Penn College does not endorse or have any connection with the companies listed. We provide this information to you as a convenience.

Linen Service — If you are living on campus your mattress will be 36” x 80” (slightly longer than most twin mattresses). As it is sometimes difficult to find fitted sheets to fit this mattress size, Penn College has contracted with Residence Hall Linens, which sells sheets that fit the on-campus mattresses. We provide this information to you as a convenience.

Mail Services — Mail & Document Services offers you the ability to purchase stamps, get change-of-address forms, and receive your larger packages.

Any package that is too large to fit in your mail box or is sent to you by a carrier other than the U.S. Post Office will be delivered to Mail & Document Services.

Packages are received and can be picked up Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Once a package has been received, you will be notified through Penn College e-mail. If you do not respond within three weeks, Mail & Document Services will return the package to the sender.

You must present a Student ID to pick up a package. Feel free to contact Mail & Document Services at studentpackages@pct.edu or ext. 7303 while on campus.

Here is an example of a Penn College on-campus resident address:

  • Jane Doe (student name)
  • SMC 123 (student mailbox available on SIS)
  • 1030 West 3rd Street (street address of complex)
  • Williamsport, PA 17701 (city, state, and ZIP)

Please use the appropriate street address for your resident complex:

  • College West Apartments — 200 Rose Street
  • Rose Street Apartments — 250 Rose Street
  • The Village at Penn College — 1030 West 3rd Street
  • Campus View Apartments — 100 College Avenue
  • Penn's Loft — 1154 West 3rd Street

NOTE: Students who fail to make payment and register by the College’s established late registration date will forfeit their space in on-campus housing and their housing deposit.

Penn College encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Disability Services at (570) 320-5225 or TTY: (570) 321-5528 in advance of your participation or visit.