Niagara Hall

Niagara Hall is a traditional residence hall and offers double rooms and a common bathroom on each wing. Niagara Hall was constructed in 1968, renovated in 2004, and houses 208 students.

Niagara Hall is named after the Brig Niagara, the ship that Commodore Perry was commanding to win the Battle of Lake Erie. 

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Take a Virtual Room Tour

Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of the residence hall room designed for residents. Explore the space, plan your college life, and find answers to your housing questions. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and starting your college journey!

Building Type

Traditional

Room Types

Single, Double

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Living Learning Community (LLC), Upperclass Students

Population

208

Building Amenities

Community Bathroom
Laundry
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Closet
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
MicroFridge
Moveable Furniture
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Diagrams

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Item Length Width Height
Bedroom 15' 5" 11' 7' 9"
Door   3' 6' 11"
Window   5' 9" 4' 7"
Closet 2' 3' 4" 7'
Bed 6' 8" 3' Adjustable up to 2'
Mattress 6' 8" 3' 7"
Desk 2' 6" 3' 6" 5' 7"
Microfridge 1' 7" 1' 6" 3' 10"
Desk Chair 1' 7" 1' 6" 2' 7"
Dresser 1' 8" 2' 3' 11"

 

Building Floor Plans

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First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

Living Learning Communities

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Engineering House

By living in the Engineering House at Behrend, you'll have ready access to the tech you need and the engineering-focused social and academic programs you want. First-year students live in Niagara Hall and benefit from RAs who are also Engineering majors, an Engineering lounge, college-supported printer, remote access to engineering software, and in-house programming sponsored by the School of Engineering.

Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Niagara Hall Double 2 $3,799 $3,799
Niagara Hall Double as Single 1 $4,749 $4,749
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Niagara Hall Double 2 $3,761 $3,761
Niagara Hall Double as Single 1 $4,701 $4,701

Meet Our Staff

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Thomas Hoffman

Manager
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Robbie Chulick

Coordinator
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Faith Coole

Assistant Coordinator

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