Earle Hall
Earle Hall was named after George Howard Earle III, the 29th Governor of PA (1935 to 1939), and was a big supporter of Penn State. He was instrumental in funding ten building projects on campus that increased the physical plant by 50%. Governor Earle also was a supporter of changing the name from “The Pennsylvania State College” to “The Pennsylvania State University".
Earle Hall opened for occupancy in fall 2017, and is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, knowledge stations, and a music practice room. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. Earle Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Earle Hall is located in the northeastern quad of East Halls and near the Palmer Museum of Art, The Arboretum at Penn State, Intramural (IM) Building, McCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.
Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year)Population
Building Common Areas
The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, quiet/wellness room, and a knowledge station.
Bathroom Configuration
Each floor offers multiple individual, single-user bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.
Room Amenities
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room - regular double | 15' 0" | 12' 2" | 9' |
| Room - quad | 25' | 17' | 9' |
| Bed | 83" | 39" | 40" (adjustable) |
| Desk | 36" | 24" | 29" |
| Two-Drawer unit | 36" | 23" | 16" |
| Wardrobe Closet | 40" | 24" | 78" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Window | 7' 10" | 4' 4" |
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings, and color of rooms may vary in appearance.
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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
Room Types
Earle Hall offers double- and quad-occupancy rooms.
Housing Room Rates
Housing and food charges are posted to the student's LionPATH account at the beginning of summer (if applicable), fall, and spring semesters. The Office of the Bursar manages billing statements and processing payments.
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
| Earle Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| Earle Hall | Single | 1 | $6,029 | $6,029 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
| Earle Hall | Single | 1 | $5,853 | $5,853 |
| Earle Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,602 | $3,602 |
Building Floor Plans
To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.
View 360 Room Tour
Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of a double-occupancy residence hall room designed for residents.
Picture Gallery
Common Area Space
Individual, Private-Use Bathrooms
Double Room
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
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