Which Penn State housing is best?
Ranking from best to worst — and not including honors housing or White Course apartments — here are some of the best places to live on campus.
- South Halls. South Halls is home to some of the best dorms on campus.
- Nittany Lion Inn.
- West Halls.
- East Halls.
- Eastview Terrace.
- North Halls.
- Nittany Apartments.
- Pollock Halls.
Where do most freshman live at Penn State?
Find Your Housing Area East Housing Area is the largest residence hall complex on campus, housing approximately one-half the first-year student population in 16 coed traditional or renovated residence halls. Eastview Terrace houses upperclass students in seven residence halls.
Which Penn State dorms are renovated?
Renovations to Sproul Hall, part of The Towers at East Halls, were completed in November. The newly renovated Sproul Hall, the most recent of the four East Halls residence hall buildings to be renovated, will be ready to welcome students during February move-in.
Is McElwain coed?
McElwain has 12 RAs, Simmons 14. The floors are segregated by gender, except for the lower floors of each building, which are co-ed.
Does Penn State have suite style dorms?
First-year students enjoy living in suites and rooms in traditional and renovated residence halls throughout campus, and upperclass students can select from traditional and renovated residence halls, suites, single-occupancy rooms, and apartments.
Do Penn State dorms have kitchens?
Penn State Beaver, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, and Mont Alto will have community kitchens installed in their traditional residence halls, giving students a convenient option for group events, special occasions, and meals outside of dining facility operating hours.
Does Penn State have on campus apartments?
Penn State Housing Options Each Penn State campus has its own housing options. While first-year students at University Park and students not local to Penn State Behrend have to live on campus, the other campuses that offer on-campus housing do so on a first-come, first-served basis.
When was McElwain hall built?
McElwain Hall, built in 1949, is a classic traditional hall located in the core of campus, close to almost everything.
Does Penn State have residence halls?
Penn State offers traditional residence halls and renovated residence halls. There are also suites, singles, and apartments on campus. Explore your housing options to learn more about the different residence halls on campus.
How do I receive an email or text message from Penn State?
An email is sent to the student’s Penn State email account immediately after the invitation is offered. Students may also opt in to receive a text message notification. Update the Account Settings in eLiving to receive text message notifications. I received a housing invitation but changed my mind and no longer want on-campus housing.
What does a traditional residence hall look like?
A traditional residence hall is typical, collegiate-style ‘dorm’ building. Students are housed mainly in double-occupancy rooms on either side of the corridor, and there are communal bathrooms located on each floor. The communal bathroom is a large room that offers individual toilet stalls, private shower stalls, and several sinks.