Special housing options are a great way to meet friends with the same interests and coursework, find out more
about engineering and engineering careers, and benefit from academic and social programs. Participation in the academic and social activities is expected of all residents of these special
housing options. Housing options are typically located in designated floors or sections of a residence
hall and programming includes things like tutoring or social and career development activities. Placement is
based upon 1) student application and 2) the rules and practices that apply to that housing option.
Although a variety of options are available throughout Penn State, the options covered here are
engineering-related and available at University Park. To explore options at University Park that are
not engineering-related, go to Special
Living Options at Penn State. Students who are attending campuses other than University Park should
contact Housing & Food Services for information
about the campus of choice. For more detailed information on housing options in general, refer to
the Engineering Special Housing Options Brochure.
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding College of
Engineering housing options are available at Special Housing FAQs.
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SPECIAL LIVING OPTIONS (SLO) AVAILABLE TO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY PARK
| SLO |
Location |
Population Served |
| FISE: First Year in Science & Engineering |
Pennypacker Hall
(East Halls) |
First-year engineering and science students; co-ed by floor. |
| EASI: Engineering & Applied Science Interest House |
Beaver Hall
(Pollock Commons) |
Serves first-year engineering students; co-ed by wing. First-year students are an active part
of EASI house, which serves students at all levels. |
| E-House: Engineering House |
McKee Hall
(West Halls) |
Serves first-year and other undergraduate engineering levels; co-ed by wing. |
| NOTE: E-House, EASI First Year, and FISE House collectively
require a separate application to the College of Engineering in addition to the official housing
process and contract. To apply, click on the "Online Application Form" link in the
"Application for Entering First-Year Students" section below. |
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OTHER ENGINEERING-RELATED OPTIONS
| Housing Option |
Location |
Population Served |
| WISE: Women in Science & Engineering Interest House |
Ritner Hall
(Pollock Commons) |
Serves all undergraduate levels; women only. |
| NOTE: WISE may be requested only through
the housing contract. |
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APPLICATION FOR ENTERING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
If you are a prospective College of Engineering student planning to attend University Park and want to apply
for one of our special housing options, complete the Online Application Form. Although the online version is preferred, you may download,
print, and mail the application if you desire. Click
here to download in PDF format.
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APPLICATION FOR CONTINUING UP STUDENTS, CHANGE OF LOCATION, OR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Engineering House (E-House) and the Engineering and Applied Science Interest (EASI) House are available to
College of Engineering students beyond the first year. Students must first obtain a housing contract and then request the desired Special
Living Option. For more information, go to Special Living Options at University Park.
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