Penn State will be closed for winter break from Dec. 24, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. Normal business hours will resume Jan. 5, 2026.

What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
common goal: enriching the lives of others.

Semester Break Details

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University housing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday December 21. Housing will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday January 11, 2020. Classes begin Monday, January 13, 2020.
Need to reach someone at Penn State during the break? University offices and operations, except for essential services and operations, will close at the end of the day on Friday, December 20, and will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Wishing you a restful semester break spent with family and friends!