Hiester Hall
Hiester Hall, built in 1960, is a traditional residence hall in Pollock Halls. Hiester features double rooms and is coed by the floor - one gender is assigned to a floor, with genders varying by floor. One common bathroom is available per floor. Supplemental housing is also located on every floor. Hiester Hall is located in close proximity to the White Building, Thomas Building, and the HUB.
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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, Quad, SupplementalLiving Arrangements
First-Year 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.
Bolsters
Hiester Hall rooms have bolsters installed, with the exception of rooms 517 and 604. This list may change at any time.
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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 | 15' 2" | 11' 10" | 7' 5" |
| Bed | 75" | 35" | 1' |
| Desk | 10' 11" | 2' 5" | 2' 6" |
| Bolster* | 6' 4" | 9" | 1' 7" |
| 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" |
*Bolster may not be installed in some rooms.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiester Hall | Double | 2 | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| Hiester Hall | Single | 1 | $5,246 | $5,246 |
| Hiester Hall | Supplemental | 6-8 | $3,231 | $3,231 |
| Hiester Hall | Triple with bath | 3 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiester Hall | Double | 2 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Hiester Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Hiester Hall | Single | 1 | $5,093 | $5,093 |
| Hiester Hall | Supplemental | 4-8 | $3,137 | $3,137 |
| Hiester Hall | Triple with bath | 3 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
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