Hartranft Hall
Hartranft Hall is named after Major General John F. Hartranft, who served with great distinction during the Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor. Hartranft served as Pennsylvania Auditor General (1867-1873) and the 17th Governor of Pennsylvania (1873-1879). He was an advocate for education and voting rights for African Americans.
Hartranft Hall, built in 1960, is a classic traditional residence hall. Hartfanft Hall features a living room, recreation/game room, knowledge station, and laundry rooms. The building offers coed housing and bedrooms feature fixed and flexible furniture that allow limited ability to arrange furniture in student rooms. Hartranft Hall is is coed with male and female students assigned to separate floors and a designated bathroom shared by the residents of the floor. Hartranft Hall is located in the Pollock Housing area near the White Building, HUB-Robeson Center, and in close proximity to downtown State College.
Pollock Commons supports students living in Pollock Halls.
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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, Small Double, SupplementalLiving Arrangements
First-Year StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
Bolsters
Hartranft Hall rooms do NOT have bolsters installed.
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape.
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" |
| 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" |
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
To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.
Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartranft Hall | Double | 2 | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| Hartranft Hall | Single | 1 | $5,246 | $5,246 |
| Hartranft Hall | Small Double | 2 | $3,027 | $3,027 |
| Hartranft Hall | Supplemental | 6-8 | $3,231 | $3,231 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartranft Hall | Double | 2 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Hartranft Hall | Single | 1 | $5,093 | $5,093 |
| Hartranft Hall | Small Double | 2 | $2,939 | $2,939 |
| Hartranft Hall | Supplemental | 4-6 | $3,137 | $3,137 |
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