Accommodation Advice For Penn State Commencement, May 12-14

April 20, 2000
University Park, Pa. -- Parents and families unable to find hotel/ motel accommodations in the State College/Centre County area for commencement weekend, May 12-14 at Penn State's University Park campus, can rent a residence hall room on campus.

Visitors can reserve residence hall rooms now by calling the following toll free number: 1-800-778-8006. Details and payment arrangements will be explained.

Residence hall rooms will cost $35.25 a night for a single; $25.50 per person for double occupancy. Linens are furnished. All rooms are non-smoking and air conditioning is not available. Rest rooms are shared facilities on the corridor. A continental breakfast will be served.

The Centre County Visitors Bureau who monitors room availability for local lodging establishments and provides a referral service for visitors, reports that hotel/motel rooms are at a premium for May 12.

To check on availability for either hotel/motel rooms or bed and breakfasts in Centre County call 1-800-358-5466. Families may also find accommodations in nearby communities.

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