April 4, 2001
University Park, PA – Parents and families unable to find hotel/motel accommodations in the State College/Centre County area for commencement weekend, May 11-13 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 $37.25 a night for a single; $27.00 per person for double occupancy.  The cost for a cot in a room is $15 per night.  Linens are furnished.  All rooms are non-smoking and air conditioning is not available.  Rest rooms are shared facilities on the corridor.  The price includes a full breakfast.

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 11.

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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