Living and Working at Penn State's Animal Facilities
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A limited amount of housing is available for students who work at animal facilities on campus.
To apply for housing in facilities (other than the Poultry Research Center), students must first apply to work at the unit by completing the Farm Student Employment Application.
To apply for work at the Poultry Research Center, students must contact Dirk Wise (link to contact information below).
Students applying for work at the animal facilities should contact the person who coordinates student employees in each unit:
- Beef/Sheep Center: Don Nichols
- Dairy Barns: Nadine Houck
- Deer Pens: Don Wagner
- Haller Farm: Pete LeVan
- Horse Barn: Ed Jedrzejewski
- Meats Lab: Glenn Myers
- Poultry Research Center: Dirk Wise
- Sheep Center: Laurie Hubbard
- Swine Center: Mark Kreidler
Students generally work 5-6 hours per week in exchange for board. Any hours worked beyond this are paid. Each unit has its own set of rules regarding minimum number of hours, weekend and evening work and other expectations for their resident students.
The opportunity to work and live in the animal facilities is a privilege and can be a significant cost savings for families. The goal is to share this opportunity with as many students as possible during their time at Penn State. The program does not endorse first-year students living at the facilities.
Penn State Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life provide facilities, services, and special programming that enhance the on-campus living experience. Through the on-campus residence hall system, Penn State provides convenience, high value, security, and a wide scope of programs and services designed specifically for students.
