Irvin Hall, built in 1925, is a classic traditional hall located in the core of campus, close to almost everything - Rec Hall, the Nittany Lion Shrine, Pattee, and Old Main. The building is co-ed by floor, with one gender assigned to a floor and a designated bathroom. The floors vary by gender.

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A tidy dorm room with two beds and hanging towels.

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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

West Halls

Building Type

Traditional

Room Types

Single, Double, Triple

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Living Learning Community (LLC), Upperclass Students

Population

83

Building Amenities

Community Bathroom
Computer Lab
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Kitchen
Laundry
Piano
Rec/Game Room
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Bulletin Board
Carpet
Closet
Curtains
Desk
Desk Chair
Desk Lamp
Dresser
MicroFridge
Moveable Furniture
Trash Can
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Decoration Guidelines

Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tapeNO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.

Room Details

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 18' 6" 11' 9'
Bed 80" 34" 1'
Desk 2' 3' 9" 2' 6"
Refrigerator/Microwave 20" 18" 44"
Closet 3' 3' 9" 8'
Door - 2' 9" 7' 1"
Window - 2' 8" 5' 7"
Chair 1' 7" 1' 7" 2' 6"
Dresser 1' 8" 3' 4'

Recommended rug size: not required, room is carpeted.

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

Building Floor Plans

To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.

Living Learning Communities

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EMS House

Earth & Mineral Sciences House (EMS)

Residents of the Earth and Mineral Sciences House live in Irvin Hall and develop close relationships with faculty from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Students live, study, and socialize with others who share their love of earth sciences, earth science policy, energy, business and finance, energy and sustainability policy, energy engineering, geobiology, geography, geosciences, materials science and engineering, meteorology and atmospheric science, mining engineering, and petroleum and natural gas engineering. Field trips, house dinners, guest lectures, lunches with faculty, community service, and intramural sports are just a few of the educational, service, and social opportunities available to members. Residents also enjoy access to a computing lab, kitchen, and study lounges.

Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Irvin Hall Double 2 $4,039 $4,039
Irvin Hall Single 1 $5,246 $5,246
Irvin Hall Small Double 2 $3,027 $3,027
Irvin Hall Triple 3 $3,638 $3,638
Irvin Hall Triple with bath 3 $3,921 $3,921
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Irvin Hall Double 2 $3,921 $3,921
Irvin Hall Single 1 $5,093 $5,093
Irvin Hall Small Double 2 $2,939 $2,939
Irvin Hall Small Double with bath 2 $3,921 $3,921
Irvin Hall Triple 3 $3,532 $3,532
Irvin Hall Triple with bath 3 $3,921 $3,921

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