Watts Hall was built in 1923 and renovated in 1996. The building is co-ed, with male and female students assigned to sections of the floor, with a designated bathroom on the floor for male and female residents. Watts is located in close proximity to Pattee Library, Rec Hall and The Nittany Lion Shrine.

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A well-organized dorm room with wooden furniture, storage, and a desk.

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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

West Halls

Building Type

Traditional

Room Types

Single, Double, Triple

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass Students

Population

95

Building Amenities

Break Access Housing
Community Bathroom
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Laundry
Rec/Game Room
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Bulletin Board
Closet
Curtains
Desk
Desk Chair
Desk Lamp
Dresser
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
MicroFridge
Moveable Furniture
Trash Can
Vinyl Linoleum Flooring
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Decoration Guidelines

Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tapeNO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.

Room Diagrams

diagram of typical double room layout with desks, beds, dressers and wardrobes

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 24' 12' 7' 6"
Bed 80" 34" 1'
Desk 2' 3' 9" 2' 6"
Refrigerator/Microwave 20" 18" 44"
Wardrobe 2' 3' 6' 8"
Door - 2' 9" 7' 1"
Window - 3' 1" 5'
Chair 1' 7" 1' 7" 2' 6"
Dresser 1' 8" 3' 4'

Recommended rug size: 10' x 12'

Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. 

Building Floor Plans

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Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Watts Hall Double 2 $4,039 $4,039
Watts Hall Single 1 $5,246 $5,246
Watts Hall Triple 3 $3,638 $3,638
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Watts Hall Double 2 $3,921 $3,921
Watts Hall Single 1 $5,093 $5,093
Watts Hall Supplemental 4 $3,137 $3,137
Watts Hall Triple 3 $3,532 $3,532

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