Penn State · residence hall
West Halls
Six historic coed halls including the Schreyer Honors community; closest to Old Main but no AC.
Bed size
Twin XL
36" × 80" — taller than standard Twin.
Climate
No AC
A tower fan is non-negotiable for the first two weeks.
Lofting
Loftable
You can raise the bed to free under-bed storage.
What's provided
- ✓ bed
- ✓ desk
- ✓ chair
- ✓ dresser
- ✓ wardrobe
Penn State quirks that apply
- First-year students admitted to University Park are required to live on campus — the housing contract is included with admission and a $100 non-refundable deposit secures it.
- Traditional East, South, West, and Pollock halls have no central AC — late August move-in is hot and humid, so pack a fan and plan for sticky first weeks.
- Arrival Days are spread Thursday–Saturday before Welcome Week, with early arrival starting the Monday prior; expect a check-in slot, not a free-for-all.
- Address packages with the format 'Nittany Lion / [Building] room [###] / [Area] [Street] / University Park, PA 16802' — wrong format causes delays in the eLiving system.
- Hoverboards and electric scooters are banned due to lithium battery fires — this is enforced.
- Football Saturdays at Beaver Stadium completely take over State College — don't schedule deliveries or family visits on home-game weekends.