Penn State Harrisburg Eastgate Center
1010 North Seventh Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1410
(717) 948-6700

The Penn State Harrisburg Eastgate Center serves as the University’s presence in downtown Harrisburg. Key functions at this location include lunchtime workshops, day and evening credit offerings, and professional development workshops and seminars. The facility also has a 15-station computer lab for training and student support and classrooms with PicTel (videoconferencing) capabilities. Continuing Education operates the Eastgate Center, offering convenient programs for downtown and surrounding businesses. State agencies also occupy space in the building.

Parking

Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Metered parking is available in front of the building and the Capital Associates Garage at nearby 7th and Forster streets. The parking spaces around and under the Eastgate Center are not available.

Weekdays after 5 p.m., weekends, and holidays

Metered spaces in front of the building are free and spaces around and under the building are available with a properly displayed Penn State Vehicle Registration permit. For Vehicle Registration information, phone Penn State Harrisburg Police Services at 948-6006.

Directions

U.S. Route 15 North (from Washington, D.C.) or U.S. Route 11 North (from Carlisle):

At the junctions of Routes 11 and 15, follow signs for Pennsylvania Route 581 East to Interstate 83 North and Harrisburg. Route 581 becomes Interstate 83 North. Proceed on Interstate 83 North following the directions as described below for Interstate 83 North (from York).

PA Turnpike West (from Philadelphia):

At Harrisburg East exit take Interstate 283 North to Interstate 83 South and follow the directions below for Interstate 83 South.

PA Turnpike East (from Pittsburgh):

At Harrisburg West exit take Interstate 83 North and follow the directions below for Interstate 83 North.

Interstate 83 North (from York) or South (from Airport):

Take Second Street exit for Harrisburg and Capital Complex. Proceed on Second Street approximately two miles; turn right onto Forster Street. Turn left at the fourth traffic signal onto Seventh Street. Continue on Seventh Street to the first traffic signal, turn left into the Eastgate Center.

Interstate 81 North (from Carlisle) or South (from Hazleton):

Take Cameron Street (U.S. Route 22 South) exit past the Farm Show complex. Stay on Cameron Street, which changes from U.S. Route 22 to Pa. Route 230. Turn right at the fourth traffic light onto Herr Street. Travel under the railroad bridge to Seventh Street. Proceed straight into the Eastgate Center.

PA Route 230 West (from Middletown):

Take Pa. Rte. 230 West (Cameron Street) into Harrisburg past Paxton Street and Market Street. Turn left onto Herr Street. Travel under the railroad bridge to Seventh Street. Proceed straight into the Eastgate Center.

College News

Penn State Harrisburg News

  • IST student receives poetry prize

    May 21 2013

    Ayushman Khazanchi, a senior information science and technology major at Penn State Harrisburg, of Gurgaon, India, received the Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller Poetry Prize, part of the Academy of American Poets’ (AAP) University and College Poetry Prizes program. This is the first year the college participated in the prize program. The award is open only to Penn State Harrisburg students.

  • Awards ceremony recognizes student achievement

    May 20 2013
    2013 Student Awards Ceremony

    Penn State Harrisburg recently honored students for accomplishments in academics, service, and leadership at the 2013 Student Awards Ceremony.

  • Campus road closures starting May 20

    May 17 2013
    Construction will close parts of College Avenue and O Street by the Capital Union Building and Education Activity Building.

    Portions of College Avenue and O Street will close on Monday, May 20 while underground utilities are installed as part of the new Educational Activities Building (EAB) expansion. The roads are expected to reopen on Friday, May 24.

⇒ More Penn State Harrisburg News ⇒