Pinchot Hall
Pinchot Hall was built in 1966 and renovated in 2019. Pinchot is located in "The Towers" quad in the northwestern corner of East Halls. The Towers have been renovated to provide students 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 features lounges, kitchen, laundry room, study space, knowledge station, and a music practice room. Buildings are coed by room (each room is a single-gender, but maybe next to a room of opposite gender). Pinchot is located in close proximity to the IM Building, Pegula Ice Arena, and the Arboretum.
Pinchot Hall was named after Gifford Pinchot, the 28th Governor of Pennsylvania (1923-1927).
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Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, 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-sfe 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 diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 14' | 11'9" to 12'4" | 7' 4" |
| Bed | 83" | 39" | 40" (adjustable) |
| Desk | 36" | 24" | 29" |
| Two-Drawer Dresser (2 each) | 36" | 23" | 16" |
| Wardrobe | 36" | 24" | 78" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Window | - | 6'10" | 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
First-Year Education
First-year students interested or enrolled in the College of Education may select this in this Living Learning Community. Students will benefit from numerous activities to help them understand the opportunities and resources in the College of Education. A focus on career exploration, multicultural understanding, and service further addresses the needs of students exploring their options in this multidisciplinary field. Increased faculty interaction and academic support are benefits for residents in this community.
- Open to first-year students in the College of Education and Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) who have an interest in Education. Preference is given to those currently enrolled in the College of Education.
Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchot Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
| Pinchot Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| Pinchot Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchot Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
| Pinchot Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,602 | $3,602 |
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