A few years ago USPS started using 911 verified addresses and since the residence halls are not in that system, there are sometimes issues with entering on-campus student addresses into online systems. The University has been working with the United States Postal Services to ensure that on-campus students' mailing addresses are available in online systems as a valid mailing address. While each room/building may not show individually as valid, the street address listed below will ensure that mail and packages can be ordered online. Local carriers and delivery agents are familiar with the University's campus layout and have the experience to deliver mail and packages to the appropriate location. This update is to provide users an easier way to enter a University's address into an online system.
Please use the appropriate address, based on where the student is living, in the exact order listed. Use your student's residence hall and room number, such as "Martin Hall room 603".
Do not add additional information (such as "Penn State", "Old Main", "Bigler Road", etc.), as it is not necessary. The 16802 zip code is unique to Penn State and all mail and packages will be routed accordingly.
MAILING ADDRESSES FOR HOUSING AREAS
EAST
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
119 Findlay Commons
University Park PA 16802
POLLOCK
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
131 Pollock Commons
University Park PA 16802
NITTANY APARTMENTS
Student's Official Name
600 E Pollock Road
Apt. Number, Nittany Apts.
State College PA 16801
NORTH
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
115 Warnock Commons
University Park PA 16802
SOUTH & EASTVIEW TERRACE
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
24 Redifer Commons
University Park PA 16802
WEST & NITTANY LION INN
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
124 Waring Commons
University Park PA 16802
WHITE COURSE
Student Name
Residence Hall Room Number
103 Weston Community Center
University Park PA 16802
Due to the high volume of mail and packages being processed in the State College area, in conjunction with staff shortages that most business are currently experiencing, there may be a delay in receiving and processing packages.
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This is very confusing! The examples don’t line up. Unfortunately this article was not helpful to me.
Agree, confusing. Do you want areas addresses used or the first example. If there are certain circumstances where housing area addresses should be used, specify them. This should be sent to all students as well.
If the student is in atherton, the address should be like this?
jane doe
atherton 123
university park, PA 16802
why are all listed as University Park except for Nittany Apts? It says State College for this one only. Confused as that is my son's building. Please clarify.