Shunk Hall, built in 1964, is a traditional residence hall in Pollock Halls. Shunk features double rooms and is coed by the floor - one gender is assigned to a floor, with genders varying by floor. One common bathroom is available per floor. Supplemental housing is also located on every floor. Shunk Hall is located in close proximity to the White Building, Thomas Building, and the HUB. 

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A tidy dorm room with a neatly made bed featuring a Nittany Lion blanket.

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Housing Area

Pollock Halls

Building Type

Traditional

Room Types

Single, Double, Small Double, Supplemental

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students

Population

240

Building Amenities

Community Bathroom
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Laundry
Piano
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Built-In Furniture (Limited Movability)
Bulletin Board
Closet
Curtains
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
MicroFridge
Steel Frame Bed (12")
Trash Can
Twin Mattress Regular (76")
Vinyl Linoleum Flooring
WiFi

Bolsters

Shunk Hall rooms do not offer bolsters.

Room Decoration Guidelines

Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape.

Room Diagrams

Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room Furnishing & Dimensions
Item Length Width Height
Room 15' 2" 11' 10" 7' 5"
Bed 75" 35" 1'
Desk 10' 11" 2' 5" 2' 6"
Refrigerator/Microwave 20" 18" 44"
Closet 4' 1" 2' 5" 7' 5"
Door - 2' 2" 7' 1"
Window - 4' 3" 4' 9"
Chairs 1' 7' 1' 6" 2' 6"

Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'

Measurements are approximate. Dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. Some furnishings are permanently attached to the floor or wall.

Building Floor Plans

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Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Shunk Hall Double 2 $4,039 $4,039
Shunk Hall single 1 $5,246 $5,246
Shunk Hall Small Double 2 $3,027 $3,027
Shunk Hall Supplemental 6-8 $3,231 $3,231
Shunk Hall Triple with bath 3 $3,921 $3,921
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Shunk Hall Double 2 $3,921 $3,921
Shunk Hall Single 1 $5,093 $5,093
Shunk Hall Small Double 2 $2,939 $2,939
Shunk Hall Supplemental 4-6 $3,137 $3,137
Shunk Hall Triple with bath 3 $3,921 $3,921

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