Runkle Hall
Runkle Hall was named after Erwin W. Runkle. Runkle was an Instructor in Philosophy and Ethics (1893) at Penn State. He was also Librarian (1904-1924) and was the Head of the new Department of Philosophy (1924-1935). Runkle was the first University Historian, and compiled a history of Penn State from its founding to 1932. Runkle had 42 years of service to Penn State (1893-1935).
Runkle Hall was built in 1959 and renovated in 2007 transforming the traditional residence hall to suite-style living to provide modern amenities and conveniences. Suites are comprised of two bedrooms and a shared bathroom for four students. Runkle Hall is located in the Arts District and is in close proximity to Palmer Museum of Art, The Arboretum at Penn State, Stuckeman Family Building, Business Building, and Forum Building.
Warnock Commons supports students living in North Halls.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
SuitesRoom Types
Supplemental, Suite 1 Bedroom/1 Person, Suite 2 Bedroom/2 Person, Suite 2 Bedroom/4 PersonLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Living Learning Community (LLC), Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Common Areas
The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, study space, indoor bicycle storage, and laundry room.
Bathroom Configuration
Each suite offers a semi-private bathroom for the students to share.
Suite Amenities
2 Bedroom / 4 Person Suites: Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 17' 6" | 10' 6" | 7' 4" |
| Lounge | 10' 5" | 11' 9" | 7' 4" |
| Bed | 80" | 37" | 3' |
| Desk | 1' 10" | 3' 7" | 5' |
| Cabinet | 1' 9" | 1' 6" | 2' |
| Dresser* | 1' 9" | 2' 8" | 1' 10" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' 1" | 3' | 6' 6" |
| Window | 5' 1" | 4' 6" | |
| Desk Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
| Lounge Chair | 2' 6" | 2' 4" | 2' 11" |
| Lounge Table | 2' | 2' | 1' 8" |
*Dresser inside the closet.
Recommend rug size: not required, room is carpeted.
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable.
2 Bedroom / 2 Person Suites: Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 15' 10" | 12' 3" | 8' |
| Bed | 78" | 36" | 2' 1" |
| Desk | 2' 6" | 6' 4" | 11" |
| Chest of Drawers | 2' 2" | 4' 11" | 7' 4" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' 4" | 2" | 7' 4" |
| Window | 4'2" | 4' 8" | |
| Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
Recommend rug size: not required, room is carpeted.
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 stick-on, removable wall paper. NO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
Room Types
Runkle Hall offers 2-bedroom/4-person, 2-bedroom/2-person, and supplemental suite style living.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runkle Hall | 1-Bedroom/1-Person | 1 | $6,434 | $6,434 |
| Runkle Hall | 2-Bedroom/2-Person | 2 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
| Runkle Hall | 2-Bedroom/4-Person | 4 | $5,180 | $5,180 |
| Runkle Hall | Supplemental | 6 | $4,144 | $4,144 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runkle Hall | 1-Bedroom/1-Person | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
| Runkle Hall | 2-Bedroom/2-Person | 2 | $6,434 | $6,434 |
| Runkle Hall | 2-Bedroom/4-Person | 4 | $4,981 | $4,981 |
| Runkle Hall | Supplemental | 6 | $3,985 | $3,985 |
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
Earth House
The activities and programs offered at EARTH House reflect residents' interests in environmental and agricultural issues. Working closely with faculty from the College of Agricultural Sciences, residents take part in recycling efforts, visit organic farms, attend guest lectures, and participate in a variety of other educational experiences. EARTH House residents live in North Housing Area, a vibrant community that houses three Living Learning Communities that work collaboratively to provide activities for the whole community.
View 360 Room Tour
Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of a 2-bedroom/4-person suite style room designed for residents.
Picture Gallery
Runkle Hall
Runkle Hall Common Area Space
The ground floor offers a living room, kitchen, indoor bicycle storage, and laundry room.
Laundry
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are located inside each suite for suitemates to share. Residents clean the bathrooms. Housing Operations will enter suites once a month to sanitize.
Room Diagrams
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
2-bedroom/4-person suite
The majority of the suites are 2-bedroom/4-person suites. There is a small seating area in the shared space for all suitemates to enjoy.
2-bedroom/2-person suite
A limited number of 2-bedroom/2-person suites are available.
Supplemental Housing Suite
A supplemental suite is a larger room that has been fully converted to a permanent living space and offers students all the same amenities as a regular suite.
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