Beaver Hall
Beaver Hall, built in 1960, is a traditional residence hall in Pollock Halls. Beaver features double rooms and is coed on the floor - male and female students are assigned to sections of the floor, with a designated, common bathroom on the floor for male and female residents. Supplemental housing is also located on every floor. Beaver Hall is located in close proximity to the White Building, Thomas Building, and the HUB.
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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
TraditionalRoom Types
Single, Double, Quad, SupplementalLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Living Learning Community (LLC), Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
Bolsters
Beaver Hall rooms offers bolsters, with the exception of these rooms (please note, this list is subject to change): 210, 220, 501, 506, 523, 606, 623, 723, 724, 728, 801 - 834
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape.
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Room Diagrams
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 15' 2" | 11' 10" | 7' 5" |
| Bed | 75" | 35" | 1' |
| Desk | 10' 11" | 2' 5" | 2' 6" |
| Bolster* | 6' 4" | 9" | 1' 7" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 4' 1" | 2' 5" | 7' 5" |
| Door | - | 2' 2" | 7' 1" |
| Window | - | 4' 3" | 4' 9" |
| Chairs | 1' 7' | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
*Bolster may not be installed in some rooms.
Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. Dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. Some furnishings are permanently attached to the floor or wall.
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
Global Engagement Community
The Global Engagement Community (GEC) Living Learning Community (LLC) promotes a dynamic exchange of global and local perspectives at Penn State. GEC residents have access to interactive and intercultural learning opportunities and activities, both in the residence hall and through the participation in a 1-credit Global Engagement Seminar (APLNG297-001 course. Additionally, students can build meaningful intercultural peer relationships with both international and domestic students on the floor.
Secondary Application Required! Applications for 2025-2026 can be found here: Global Engagement Community
Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Hall | Double | 2 | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| Beaver Hall | Supplemental | 6-8 | $3,231 | $3,231 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Hall | Double | 2 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Beaver Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Beaver Hall | Supplemental | 4-8 | $3,137 | $3,137 |
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