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Accommodations
Participants are responsible for making their own housing arrangments. It is not the intent of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Outreach Programs, or Penn State University to endorse or recommend any housing accommodations. The partial, alphabetical list given below, of the housing within the State College area is provided only as an indication of the kinds of accommodations available. Please check with your travel agency or search our Links page for additional area offerings.
On-Campus Housing in Residence Hall
On-campus housing is available on a limited basis for $63.00 per night, single occupancy at Eastview Terrace. The rate includes a hot breakfast each day of residence, bed linens, towels, washcloth, and soap. You should bring your own clothes hangers, alarm clock, and any other personal items you may require. You may also buy a meal plan that includes lunch and dinner for a fee of $56.00 per person. The Meal Plan starts with dinner on Tuesday, August 11th and ends with dinner on Thursday, August 13th. If you do not buy the meal plan, lunch and dinner are on your own. Please download the form (links below) and follow the directions for making a reservation.You can easily walk from the on-campus housing location to the Summer Symposium location and downtown State College, or ride the Campus Loop and Link buses free of charge on campus.
Reservations are available on a first come first served basis. Please note that on-campus residence hall housing reservations can be accepted only by mail or fax - NOT by phone.
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State College Area Lodging Room Blocks
Blocks of rooms are available at the Atherton Hotel and the Nittany Lion Inn, when booking a room 30 days in advance of the start date of the Summer Symposium. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Summer Symposium in Molecular Biology when making reservations. Room blocks are not available during the 30 days prior to the start of the Summer Symposium.Atherton Hotel25 S. Atherton Street |
Nittany Lion Inn200 West Park Avenue |
State College Lodging - Additional Establishments
Some hotels may offer special rates or accommodations for participants when booking rooms 30 days in advance of a University event. Call the hotel directly and inquire at the time of your reservation. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Summer Symposium in Molecular Biology when making your reservation.
State College Area Lodging ~ Click on lodging name to access their web site (if available).
Hotel Name |
Address |
Phone |
Autoport Motel & Restaurant, Inc. |
1405 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801 |
814-237-7666 800-932-7678 Toll Free (U.S.A. only) |
132 Village Drive State College, PA 16801 |
814-235-1900 877-424-6423 Toll Free |
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1730 University Drive State College, PA 16801 |
814-238-1881 888-236-2427 Toll Free |
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240 S. Pugh Street State Collge, PA 16801 |
814-238-8454 888-709-4024 Toll Free |
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2215 North Atherton Street State College, PA 16803 |
814-238-3871 888-236-2427 Toll Free |
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1101 E. College Avenue State College, PA 16801 |
814-231-1590 800-426-7866 Toll Free |
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1955 Waddle Road State College, PA 16801 |
814-231-1899 866-231-1899 Toll Free |
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1245 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801 |
814-238-8461 800-228-4864 Toll Free |
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1925 Waddle Road State College, PA 16803 |
814-867-1800 800-934-4460 Toll Free |
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100 West College Ave. State College, PA 16801 |
814-2374350 |
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1221 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 |
814-272-1221 866-235-9330 Toll Free (U.S.A. only) |
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118 South Atherton Street State College, PA 16801 |
814-237-7686 800-782-0716 Toll Free |
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1274 North Atherton St. Business Rt. 322 State College, PA 16803 |
814-234-1600 800-466-8356 Toll Free |
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2070 Cato Avenue State College, PA 16801 |
814-238-0015 |
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215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803 |
814-863-5000 800-233-7505 Toll Free |
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1450 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801 |
814-238-3001 |
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1555 University Drive State College, PA 16801 |
814-235-6960 888-236-2427 Toll Free |
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1040 North Atherton St. State College, PA 16803 |
814-238-6783 800-228-2000 Toll Free |
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132 Village Drive State College, PA 16803 |
814-235-1020 877-424-6423 Toll Free |
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1963 Waddle Road State College, PA 16803 |
814-867-1807 888-236-2427 Toll Free |
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1663 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801 |
814-237-8005 800-800-8000 Toll Free |
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1275 North Atherton St. State College, PA 16801 |
814-238-2438 |
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The 2009 Summer Symposium will be held at the University Park campus of The Pennsylania State University. For more information on Summer Symposium sessions and events, please send e-mail to symposium@psu.edu or call (814) 863-1918.
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