Hamilton Hall
Hamilton Hall, built in 1950, is a classic traditional hall located in the core of campus, close to almost everything - Rec Hall, the Nittany Lion Shrine, Pattee, and Old Main. Hamilton is co-ed and offers regular double and single rooms. Male and female students are assigned sections of the floor, with a designated bathroom on the floor for male and female residents.
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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, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Living Learning Community (LLC), Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape. 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.
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room- double | 16' 6" | 12' 6" | 7' 10" |
| Room - single | 16' 6" | 9' | 7' 10" |
| Bed | 80" | 34" | 1' |
| Desk | 2' 8" | 3' 8" | 2' 5" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 1' 10" | 4' | 7' |
| Door | - | 2' 6" | 7' 1" |
| Window | - | 4' 8" | 5' 2" |
| Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 7" | 2' 6" |
Recommended rug size: double room 10' x 12'; single room 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance.
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
Women In Science & Engineering (WISE) House
The Women In Science and Engineering House (WISE House) is designed to actively promote an equitable and inclusive Living Learning Community for residents pursuing undergraduate degrees in science and engineering. Members of WISE House will benefit from community programming and academic support while living and learning with others pursuing similar academic course loads and fields of study. WISE House receives advising and support from the Penn State Women in Engineering Program (WEP). First-year WISE House residents within the College of Engineering will have the opportunity to enroll in the WISE first-year seminar. WISE House is open to undergraduates of any year standing, with preference given to students in the College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Development, College of Information Sciences and Technology, and Eberly College of Science.
Secondary Application Required! Applications for 2025-2026 can be found here: Coming soon! Women In Science and Engineering House
Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hall | Double | 2 | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| Hamilton Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,638 | $3,638 |
| Hamilton Hall | single | 1 | $5,246 | $5,246 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hall | Double | 2 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Hamilton Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Hamilton Hall | Single | 1 | $5,093 | $5,093 |
| Hamilton Hall | Single with bath | 1 | $5,601 | $5,601 |
| Hamilton Hall | Supplemental | 4-8 | $3,137 | $3,137 |
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