Nelson Hall
Nelson Hall is named after G. Kenneth Nelson. Nelson was a Professor and Department Head of Accounting known for pioneering the use of television as a teaching tool. Nelson received the Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and served over 40 years as the Acacia Chapter Advisor.
Nelson Hall, built in 2004, provides students with modern amenities and conveniences such as air conditioning. Each floor is clustered into houses made up of 8 to 22 student rooms. A study/social space and laundry facility are located in each house. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allow students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. Unlike traditional style residence halls, Nelson Hall provides the residents with a private bath in each room. All residents of Eastview Terrace can utilize the meeting room, conference room, and kitchen located in Brill Hall. Nelson Hall is located in Eastview Terrace, South Halls and near the Millennium Science Complex, White Building, HUB-Robeson Center, and is in close proximity to downtown State College. The Redifer Commons supports students living in Eastview Terrace.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Single with Private Bathroom, Double with Private BathroomLiving Arrangements
Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Common Areas
A study/social space and laundry facility are located in each house.
Bathroom Configuration
Eastview Terrace offers in-room bathrooms.
Room Amenities
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room - single | 14' | 10' | 8' |
| Room - double | 20' | 15' | 8' |
| Bed | 80" | 36" | 1' |
| Desk | 2' 6" | 3' 8" | 2' 6" |
| Refrigerator | 1' 6" | 1' 7" | 2' 10" |
| 2 Drawer Chest | 1' 8" | 2' 8" | 1' 11" |
| Door | - | 2' 6" | 7' 1" |
| Window | - | 5' | 5' |
| Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 7" | 2' 6" |
| Wardrobe | 2' | 3' | 6' 6" |
| Bathroom | 5' | 5' 4" | 8' |
| Shower | 3' 3" | 3' 1" | 8' |
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 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
Nelson Hall offers single- and double-occupancy rooms.
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.
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Hall | Double with bath | 2 | $5,101 | $5,101 |
| Nelson Hall | Single with bath | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Hall | Large single with bath | 1 | $6,695 | $6,695 |
| Nelson Hall | Single with bath | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
Building Floor Plans
To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.
View 360 Room Tour
Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of a single-occupancy room in Eastview Terrace.
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Nelson Hall
Nelson Hall Common Area
Eastview Terrace rooms are arranged in pods. Each area features a laundry room and social area.
Laundry
Each pod area features a washer and dryer free of charge.
Bathroom Configuration
Each room offers a private bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower stall. Students are responsible for cleaning the bathroom. Housing Operations will enter the room once a month to sanitize the shower.
Single Room
The majority of rooms in Eastview Terrace are single-occupancy rooms featuring an in-room bathroom.
Double Room
A new room type will be offered starting 2025 fall semester - a double-occupancy room featuring an in-room bathroom.
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