
VISIT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE COURTYARD STATE COLLEGE
The Courtyard State College is located only minutes from Penn State University. Whether you are a future student, parent of the graduate, a proud alumni, business traveler to PSU, or even staff, you'll feel at home with our first-rate amenities, service, and ideal location.
Why Stay with Anyone Else?
And, when it comes to amenities, our hotel provides all of the comforts of home while being close to all the major University attractions.
- Spacious and modern guest rooms
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
- The Bistro - offering a wide selection of high quality, freshly prepared meals and beverages
- Complimentary onsite parking
- Indoor pool and fitness center
- Meeting room ideal for small gatherings

Penn State Athletics
Avid Penn State fans come from all over the world to watch their favorite Nittany Lion teams play at Penn State's premier venues, all located just 1.5 miles from the Courtyard by Marriott State College.

From Student Orientation to Graduation and Beyond
Prospective first-year students can attend an Admissions Session and Tour to learn more about Penn State's application process. Located just 1.5 miles from Penn State's Admission building, the Courtyard State College is a perfect hotel choice for families visiting for an admissions tour, student move in, or parents weekend. Parents & Families weekend occurs each Fall over a non-home football weekend. The weekend hosts over 80 fun-filled events for parents and students to enjoy together.
Penn State offers a premier recruiting fair each fall and spring semester, hosted at the Bryce Jordan Center. Information for employers, students and alum can be found here.

Must see attractions at Penn State
The Class of 2013 presented the iconic phrase "We Are" sculpture, a mirror-polished, solid stainless steel sculpture standing 12 feet tall and weighing 8,000 pounds. Don't forget to take a stroll along Old Main lawn and visit the Pattee Paterno Library & Old Coaly, the original informal mascot whose relics can be found in the Hub-Robeson Center.
No visit to Penn State is complete without a visit to the Penn State Creamery for some legendary ice cream. Celebrating over 150 years, the Creamery offers many crowd favorites like Keeney Beany Chocolate, Russ "Digs" Roseberry, Cherry Quist, WPSU Coffee Break, Peachy Paterno and the newest flavor, the THON Gold Ribbon Ripple. Don't forget to pick up a creamery passport to get stamped for each adventurous flavor.

Penn State Dance Marathon

Relax after a long day at Penn State
After a long day at Penn State, come back to the Courtyard by Marriott® and let us provide you with everything you need to recharge your batteries. Take advantage of our Bistro, offering an assortment of healthy breakfast and dinner options, along with Starbucks coffee. Enjoy our fully-equipped fitness center, open 24 hours. End your day with a cocktail from The Bistro as you sit by our outdoor fire...Show More pit and allow all of the day's stress and tension to simply melt away. Whatever you're in the mood for, allow us to give you the room to explore, unwind, and enjoy yourself during your stay at the Courtyard State College.Show Less
