Beam Hall
Beam Hall was built in 1959 and renovated in 2009 transforming the traditional residence hall to suite-style living and providing modern amenities and conveniences. Beam is located in the Arts District and is in close proximity to Palmer Museum of Art, Paterno Library, Forum Building, and Business Building.
Beam Hall was named after Adam Leland Beam. Beam was a Penn State Faculty Member (1916-1954), and a Professor Emeritus of Dairy Production in 1954. Beam was the Head of Dairy Husbandry, and an Assistant Director of Resident Instruction and Short Courses in Agriculture and Home Economics (1951-1954).
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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!
Housing Area
Building Type
SuitesRoom Types
Supplemental, Suite 1 Bedroom/1 Person, Suite 2 Bedroom/2 Person, Suite 2 Bedroom/4 PersonLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Suite Amenities
Room Furnishings
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: thumbtacks (less than 20). Other material (wall-safe tape, poster putty, etc.) is NOT recommended due to the potential damage to the walls. NO stick-on, removable wall paper. NO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
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Room Diagrams
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
2 Bedroom / 4 Person Suites: Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 17' 6" | 10' 6" | 7' 4" |
| Lounge | 10' 5" | 11' 9" | 7' 4" |
| Bed | 80" | 37" | 3' |
| Desk | 1' 10" | 3' 7" | 5' |
| Cabinet | 1' 9" | 1' 6" | 2' |
| Dresser* | 1' 9" | 2' 8" | 1' 10" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' 1" | 3' | 6' 6" |
| Window | 5' 1" | 4' 6" | |
| Desk Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
| Lounge Chair | 2' 6" | 2' 4" | 2' 11" |
| Lounge Table | 2' | 2' | 1' 8" |
Recommend rug size: not required, room is carpeted.
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable.
2 Bedroom / 2 Person Suite: Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 15' 10" | 12' 3" | 8' |
| Bed | 78" | 36" | 2' 1" |
| Desk | 2' 6" | 6' 4" | 11" |
| Chest of Drawers | 2' 2" | 4' 11" | 7' 4" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' 4" | 2" | 7' 4" |
| Window | 4'2" | 4' 8" | |
| Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
Recommend rug size: not required, room is carpeted.
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable.
Building Floor Plans
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Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Hall | 1-Bedroom/1-Person | 1 | $6,434 | $6,434 |
| Beam Hall | 2-Bedroom/2-Person | 2 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
| Beam Hall | 2-Bedroom/4-Person | 4 | $5,180 | $5,180 |
| Beam Hall | Supplemental | 6 | $4,144 | $4,144 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Hall | 1-Bedroom/1-Person | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
| Beam Hall | 2-Bedroom/2-Person | 2 | $6,434 | $6,434 |
| Beam Hall | 2-Bedroom/4-Person | 4 | $4,981 | $4,981 |
| Beam Hall | Supplemental | 6 | $3,985 | $3,985 |
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