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Public Research University in Reading, PA. Operating on a semester system.

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Reading, PA
2K+ students
@berks.psu.edu

2K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

13

Housing Buildings

400

Housing Capacity

Life in Reading for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Reading.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

BARTA Bus System

Nearest Airports

Reading Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52.7°F

Avg Snowfall

29.5 in

Data sources: 2025 projections and 2023 census data

Campus Operations Snapshot

Student Facilities

Thun Library

Typical academic hours: Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center

Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Perkins Student Center

Typical hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–6 p.m.

Tully’s Dining Hall

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.; Lunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Dinner: 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. (Mon–Fri); Weekend hours may vary.

Cyber Café

Typically open late morning through evening; exact hours vary.

Bowman Hall (Laundry, Vending, Mail)

Accessible to residents 24/7.

Campus News

Latest updates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

No Active Emergency Alerts at Penn State Berks

As of October 18, 2025, there are no active emergency alerts or campus-wide safety notices for Penn State Berks according to University Police & Public Safety and the PSUAlert system. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to remain situationally aware and promptly report any suspicious activity or emergencies to campus police at 610-396-6111 or 911.

General Safety Advisory for Fall Semester

University Police and Public Safety remind all Penn State Berks community members to be aware of their surroundings, secure personal belongings, and report any suspicious behavior. No specific threats are reported, but ongoing situational awareness is encouraged as part of campus safety efforts for the fall semester.

SPARK session on addressing student concerns to be held Oct. 23

Penn State Berks will host a SPARK session on October 23 to address student concerns, providing a platform for students to voice issues and engage with campus leadership.

Oct 17, 2025

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Stay Aware and Report

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to remain situationally aware and promptly report any suspicious activity or emergencies to campus police at 610-396-6111 or 911.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Freshmen are encouraged but not strictly required to live on campus; housing is available for first-year students.

Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.

Maple Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Oak Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: suite, double

Pine Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@berks.psu.edu

Current Term: Spring 2026

Start: January 6, 2026

End: May 10, 2026

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