Lyons Hall
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 Building, HUB-Robeson Center, and is in close proximity to downtown State College.
Redifer Commons supports students living in South Halls.
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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
RenovatedRoom Types
Single, DoubleLiving Arrangements
Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Sorority Chapter Housing, Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
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
| 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
| 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 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
| Lyons Hall | Single | 1 | $5,853 | $5,853 |
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