Garban Hall, built in 2002, is located on the west end of campus and provides a convenient and comfortable environment for undergraduate and graduate students.  These four-bedroom apartments are fully furnished with a great list of amenities.  Garban Hall is in close proximity to Rec Hall, the Westgate/IST Building, and the White Golf Course.

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A well-lit apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

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!

Housing Area

White Course Undergraduate Apartments

Building Type

Apartments

Room Types

Apartment 4 Bedroom/4 Person

Living Arrangements

Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass Students

Population

84

Building Amenities

Air Conditioning
Break Access Housing
Elevator
Laundry (No Fee)
Study Lounge
WiFi

Apartment Amenities

Couch
End Table
Full Refrigerator
Kitchen
Kitchen Table & Chairs
Lamps
Lounge Chair
Microwave
Stove/Oven
TV Stand
Washer & Dryer

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Bulletin Board
Carpet
Desk
Desk Chair
Desk Lamp
Dresser
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
Mirror - Full Length
Moveable Furniture
Roller Shades
Trash Can
Wardrobe
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

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 Details

diagram of typical apartment layout

Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item Length Width Height
Bedrooms  8' 4" 12' 8'
Bed 80" 37" 3'
Mattress 80" 36" 8"
2 Drawer Chest 1' 8" 2' 8" 1' 11"
Desk 2' 6" 3' 8" 2' 6"
Chair 1' 7" 1' 7" 2' 6"
Wardrobe 2' 3' 6' 6"
Living Room 11' 12' 8'
Kitchen 17' 4" 12' 8'

Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable. 

Building Floor Plans

To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.

Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Garban Hall 4-Bedroom/4-Person 4 $5,751 $5,751
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Garban Hall 4-Bedroom/4-Person 4 $5,584 $5,584

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