McKean Hall

McKean Hall was named after Thomas McKean, the 2nd Governor of Pennsylvania (1799-1808).

McKean Hall, built in 1964 and renovated in 2018, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. McKean Hall is located in the southeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, Field Hockey Complex, Pegula Ice Arena, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.

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

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Building Amenities

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double, Triple, Quad

Living Arrangements

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

Air Conditioning

Break Access Housing

Elevator

Kitchen

Knowledge Station

Laundry

Meeting Room

Single User Bathroom

Study Lounge

TV Lounge

Vending

WiFi

Common Area Space

The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, quiet/wellness room, and a knowledge station.

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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

Mini-Blinds

Mirror - Full Length

Moveable Furniture

Roller Shades

Trash Can

Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring

Wardrobe

WiFi

XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Amenities

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item	Length	Width	Height
Room - regular double	14' 11"	12' 5"	7' 1"
Room - oblong double	23'	7'10"	7' 1"
Room - regular triple	17' 2"	16'	7' 1"
Room - quad	25'	17'	7' 1"
Bed	83"	39"	40" (adjustable)
Two-Drawer unit	36"	23"	16"
Desk	36"	24"	29"
Refrigerator/Microwave	20"	18"	44"
Wardrobe Closet	40"	24"	78"
Window		5' 10"	4' 4"

Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'

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.

Room Types

McKean Hall offers double-, triple-, and quad-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.