Hiester Hall
Hiester Hall is named after Gabriel Hiester. He was a graduate of the college, a leader in agriculture and horticulture, and one of the first Trustees.
Heister Hall, built in 1960, is a classic traditional residence hall. Heister Hall features a living room, kitchen, meeting rooms, study spaces, 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. Heister Hall is coed with male and female students assigned to designated floors with a dedicated bathroom on the floor for male or female students. Hiester 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.
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
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.
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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