hoyt exterior

Hoyt Hall is named after Jane W Hoyt, the first admitted women in undergraduates(1871). Hoyt served as the first preceptress and Dean of Women (1872-1874) and also as an instructor in German and French.

Hoyt Hall, originally built in 1957 and renovated in 2014, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The building features a laundry room, living area spaces, kitchen, meeting rooms, and study spaces. Hoyt Hall offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. The building offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Hoyt Hall is located in South Halls and near the White BuildingHUB-Robeson Center, and is in close proximity to downtown State College.

Redifer Commons supports students living in South Halls.

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A well-organized dorm room with wooden furniture and storage.

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

South Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Single, Double

Living Arrangements

Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass Students

Population

153

Building Amenities

Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Kitchen
Laundry
Meeting Room
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Bulletin Board
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
MicroFridge
Mirror - Full Length
Moveable Furniture
Roller Shades
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
Wardrobe
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

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.

Room Diagrams

Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item Length Width Height
Room 15' 12' 7'3"
Bed 85" 39.5" 4'8" (adjustable)
Mattress 80" 36" 8"
Desk 3' 2' 2'6"
Refrigerator/Microwave 1' 8" 1'9" 44"
Wardrobe 2' 3'4" 6'4"
Door - 2'6" 7'1"
Window - 4'6" or 6' 4'
Chair 1'6" 1'6" 2'
Dresser
(2 per student)
1'7" 2'6" 1' 3"

Recommended rug size: 9' x 12'

Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable.

Building Floor Plans

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Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Hoyt Hall Double 2 $4,638 $4,638
Hoyt Hall Single 1 $6,029 $6,029
Hoyt Hall Supplemental 4-6 $3,710 $3,710
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Hoyt Hall Double 2 $4,503 $4,503
Hoyt Hall Single 1 $5,853 $5,853
Hoyt Hall Supplemental 6 $3,602 $3,602