Pennypacker Hall
Pennypacker Hall was built in 1964 and renovated in 2018 to provide students with modern amenities and conveniences, including air conditioning. Unlike traditional residence halls, these buildings offer students private, single-user bathrooms in the hallway area that are shared by the floor. Similar to a home, each bathroom is privately used by one individual. Additional sinks are located near the bathrooms to provide quick, easy use. The ground floor and basement feature lounges, a kitchen, a laundry room, a study space, and a knowledge station. Buildings are co-ed by room (each room is a single-gender, but may be next to a room of opposite gender). Pennypacker is located in close proximity to the IM Building, Pegula Ice Arena, and the Arboretum.
Pennypacker Hall was named after Samuel W. Pennypacker, the 23rd Governor of Pennsylvania (1903-1907).
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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
Double, Triple, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Living Learning Community (LLC)Population
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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
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Room Details
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 - supplemental 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. Some furnishings are attached to the floor or wall.
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
Joint Service ROTC Housing
Students with the ambition to become officers in the Armed Services can live surrounded by like-minded individuals fostering both personal and professional growth and development. Residents benefit from the mentoring of both upper-class students and the ROTC staff while living in an environment where respect, integrity, duty, honor, and the rest of the military's core values are part of the atmosphere.
- Open to first-year students only.
- Learn more about Joint Service ROTC at http://undergrad.psu.edu/rotc.html
Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennypacker Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Triple | 3 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennypacker Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,602 | $3,602 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Triple | 3 | $4,035 | $4,035 |
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