Living on campus in the IST SLO

When at a big university like Penn State, it can be hard to find people who are in your major outside of the classroom.​ But with The Information Sciences and Technology SLO, students are given the ability to live and interact with other students within The College of IST and in the residence halls. This helps connect students outside of the classroom, and help forge new friendships.  The Information Sciences and Technology Special Living Option strives to create a unique  living environment that fosters student interaction, both social and academic. We aim to enhance the awareness of Information and Technology by bringing residents of common interests together and advocating for a greater appreciation for the future of technology.​​

What is the IST SLO?

SLO stands for Special Living Option. In an SLO, students can choose to live with other students who have the same academic and/or lifestyle choices. By being in an SLO students are able to build a unique living environment and community of like minded individuals at Penn State. As a member of the IST SLO, students will have the ability to attend events such as floor dinners, movie nights, themed holiday parties, join the intramural IST SLO sports team, attend academic events , and much more! 

Benefits of Living in the IST SLO

• Guaranteed housing if you participate in SLO events.
       -You can even choose your room after freshman year if you want!
• Convenient location: close to the Westgate (IST) Building and many general education classroom buildings.
• Spacious doubles and singles with moveable furniture so you can configure your room however you wish.
• Close proximity to peers who have taken the classes you will be taking and can offer advice and help with assignments and studying.
• One-on-one access to IST club leaders so you can learn about the IST student organizations that interest you.
• Most importantly, have fun with fellow classmates, both academically and socially! You'll be seeing them for the next four years.

Already ON Campus and want to join?

Are you already living on campus, but you want to join the IST SLO? Anyone can join the SLO, regardless of your major, or where you are currently living on campus. If you want to join, all you have to do is email slo@ist.psu.edu to get added to our Canvas page which will allow you to see all of our events. After that, you will be able to see when our events are, and meet new people in the process!