Question abt Car Policy and Emergency Situations

Hi, Penn State community!

I was recently accepted into Penn State’s main campus, and I’m beyond excited to begin this new chapter! However, I’ve come across a concern regarding the freshman policy that doesn’t allow students to have cars on campus. I wanted to reach out to see if there’s any possibility of an exception.

I live about 3 hours away from campus, and I have a terminally ill grandfather with a life expectancy of around one year. Given his health condition, I’m worried that if something were to happen to him unexpectedly, I wouldn’t be able to get to him quickly without a car. Being able to drive to him in an emergency would provide me with some peace of mind, especially considering the distance.

I understand and respect the campus policies, but I wanted to ask if there’s any way I could bring my car for these emergency situations. If anyone has any insights or suggestions on how I might handle this, I’d really appreciate your advice!

Thanks so much for your help!