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Residence Life and Campus Housing

We provide a safe, comfortable, and inclusive residential community that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.

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Housing and Meal Plans

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Living on Campus

Get a glimpse of life in the residence halls, from move-in to microfridges.
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On-Campus Housing Options

YCP offers traditional residence halls, apartments, suites, and houses for students who live on campus.
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Residency Requirements

Most Spartans live on campus, but if desired, some students may be eligible for commuter status.
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Meal Plans

The YCP campus houses a number of dining establishments with flexible meal plans to fit your needs.
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Upcoming Breaks

Winter Break

  • Residence halls will remain open during Winter Break. Dates are located on the Academic Calendar.

Spring Vacation

  • Residence halls will close on Thursday, April 17, at 10 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, April 21 at 12 p.m.
  • All break-stay requests must submit a Spring Vacation Break Request, by April 10.

Spring Semester Closing

  • Students are expected to leave their campus residence within 24 hours after their last final exam ends, unless the exam is on 5/16.
  • Students with finals before 5 p.m. on 5/16 are expected to checkout by 5 p.m.
  • If the student has a final after 5 p.m., a late check-out request form must be submitted to request a check-out by 9 a.m. the following morning.
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Concerned About a Student?

The York College CARE team works with various departments on campus to provide resources and support for students with medical, social, and academic concerns. We're here for whatever you or a friend of yours needs to be in the best possible position for success and wellness.

  • Emergency — If you feel threatened or are concerned about someone's immediate health, safety, or welfare, call Campus Safety (717.815.1314)
  • Troubling Behavior — If you are concerned about someone's behavior or you have information about a student that causes you concern, please call the Office of Student Affairs (717.815.1461) or the Office of Residence Life (717.815.1281)
  • Confidentiality — If you are a student and would like to CONFIDENTIALLY discuss a concern, please contact Counseling Services at 717.815.6437.
Submit a Student Concern
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Reporting Incidents of Bias/Discrimination

York College is dedicated to social justice and upholding the dignity of all people. 

Behavior or actions that go against the College's principles of community, or display themes of hate, bigotry, bias, and discrimination, are not welcome at York College of Pennsylvania and will be addressed. Any member of our community who witnesses concerning activity may submit a report through the Bias Reporting system.

Report an Incident

Contact Us

Residence Life

Iosue Student Union Building, Room 307 
Phone: 717.815.1281 
Fax: 717.849.1644 
residencelife@ycp.edu

Emergencies

Contact Campus Safety at 717.815.1314