Hastings Hall

outside image of Hastings and Snyder Halls

Hastings Hall was named after Daniel H. Hastings, the 21st Governor of Pennsylvania (1895-1899).

Hastings Hall originally built in 1965 and renovated in 2024, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. Hastings Hall is located in the northeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, Jeffery Field, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, Pegula Ice Arena, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.

The Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.

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Building Amenities

Housing Area

East Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double, Triple

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students

Population

251

Air Conditioning

Computer Lab (Commons Building)

Elevator

Footwashing

Kitchen

Knowledge Station

Laundry

Meeting Room

Quiet/Wellness Lounge

Single User Bathroom

Study Lounge

TV Lounge

Vending

WiFi

Hastings common area lounge with chairs and small tables

Building Common Areas

The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, and study space.

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Bathroom Configuration

Each floor offers multiple, private individual, single-use bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.

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Room Amenities

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")

Desk

Desk Chair

Dresser

Hallway/Door Bulletin Board

MicroFridge

Mirror - Full Length

Moveable Furniture

Trash Can

Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring

Wardrobe

WiFi

XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item	Length	Width	Height
Room - regular double	15' 2"	12' 5"	7' 5"
Room - oblong double	23'	7' 10"	7' 5"
Room - regular triple	17' 2"	16'	7' 5"
Bed	74"	33"	1'
Desk	2' 10"	4' 9"	2' 6"
Bulletin Board		48"	44"
Refrigerator/Microwave	20"	18"	44"
Closet	2'	4' 1"	7' 5"
Door	-	2' 6"	7' 1"
Window	-	6' 1"	4' 5"
Chairs	1' 7"	1' 6"	2' 6"

Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'

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 stick-on, removable wall paper. NO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.

Room Types

Hastings Halls offers all double-occupancy rooms.

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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.