Pennypacker Hall
Pennypacker Hall was named after Samuel W. Pennypacker, the 23rd Governor of Pennsylvania (1903-1907).
Pennypacker Hall, originally 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. The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, meeting room, study space, and a knowledge station. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. Pennypacker Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Pennypacker 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.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, Triple, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Living Learning Community (LLC)Population
Room Amenities
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennypacker Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
| Pennypacker Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| 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 |
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
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