About Us

Auxiliary and Business Services (A&BS) is an umbrella organization for ten non-academic support units. We are one of the largest units of Penn State¹s Finance & Business. From the dining commons to the airport, a hotel, and a 16,000-seat arena that hosts sports, music, and entertainment events, A&BS provides essential services to students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Auxiliary and Business Services includes the following units:

• Housing and Food Services, the largest unit, which operates student housing and dining at eight campuses and food operations at an additional three locations
• Hospitality Services, comprised of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
• The Bryce Jordan Center 
• The University Park Airport 
• The Multimedia and Print Center, which includes printing, copying, and mailing services
• General Stores and Central Distribution 
• Lion Surplus
• Transportation Services, which includes parking, fleet, bicycle, and mass transit
• id+, the University¹s identity card program

These units are supported by a centralized infrastructure that includes the following components:

• Information Technology and Marketing
• Accounting and Business Operations
• Foods Purchasing
• Culinary Support Services (foods warehouse and bakery, executive chefs, and dietitian program)