Martin Hall

Left Angle Exterior of Building with Students and Tree Martin

Martin Hall is named after Edward Martin, the 32nd Governor of Pennsylvania, serving 1943-47. Martin then became a U.S. Senator, and had a distinguished military career through four wars, earning a Distinguished Service Cross and a Purple Heart. Martin was recognized for his outstanding work during the Johnstown (PA) Flood of 1936 by being promoted to Major General in command of Pennsylvania's 28th National Guard Division. Martin was from Waynesburg, PA.

Martin Hall opened for occupancy in fall 2018, and is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. Martin Hall is located in the southeast quad of East Halls and near the Palmer Museum of Art, The Arboretum at Penn State, Intramural (IM) Building, McCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.

The Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.

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Building Amenities

Housing Area

East Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year)

Population

415

Air Conditioning

Break Access Housing

Elevator

Footwashing

Kitchen

Knowledge Station

Laundry

Meeting Room

Music Practice Room

Piano

Quiet/Wellness Lounge

Single User Bathroom

Study Lounge

TV Lounge

Vending

WiFi

Common Area Space

The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, meeting room, knowledge station, quiet/wellness lounge, and music practice rooms.

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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.

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Room Amenities

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")

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 Amenities

Interior, residence hall room, roommates talking

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item	Length	Width	Height
Room - regular double	14'2"	12'7"	9'4"
Room - oblong double	23'9"	8'3"	9'4"
Room - single	16'11'	7'1"	9'4"
Bed	83"	39"	40" (adjustable)
Desk	36"	24"	29"
Two-Drawer unit	36"	23"	16"
Wardrobe Closet	40"	24"	78"
Refrigerator/Microwave	20"	18"	44"
Window		7'10"	4'4"

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

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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.

A neatly organized dorm room with two beds, appliances, and personal items.

Room Types

Martin Hall offers double-occupancy rooms.

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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.