lyons exterior

Lyons Hall is named after Dr. Hannah M Lyons. Lyons is noted for her significant contributions to Penn State at a time when it was a predominantly male college. She was appointed by Governor Gifford Pinchot to the Board of Trustees in 1932, and served on the Committee on Student and Staff Welfare.

Lyons Hall, originally built in 1957 and renovated in 2013, 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. Lyons 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. Lyons 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.

Building Amenities

Housing Area

South Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Single, Double

Living Arrangements

Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Sorority Chapter Housing, Upperclass Students

Population

126
Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Kitchen
Laundry
Meeting Room
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi
South Cooper seating area

Building Common Areas

Each floor features a suite containing a living room, kitchen, and study space. 

South Cooper restroom

Bathroom Configuration

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

Room Amenities

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")
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south renovated student room

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.

Room Decoration Guidelines

Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: thumbtacks (less than 20). Other materials (wall-safe tape, poster putty, etc.) are NOT recommended due to the potential damage to the walls. 

Two students in residence hall room

Lyons Hall offers all double-occupancy rooms on each floor. 

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.

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

Building Floor Plans

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Building Floor Plans

View 360 Room Tour

Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of a double-occupancy residence hall room designed for residents. 

Picture Gallery

Lyons Hall

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Lyons Hall Common Area Space

Each floor features a living room, kitchen, and study space. 

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Individual, Private-Use Bathrooms

Each floor offers multiple individual, single-user 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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Double Room

The majority of rooms are double-occupancy rooms, which feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. 

Room Diagrams

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