Hastings Hall
Hastings Hall was named after Daniel H. Hastings, the 21st Governor of Pennsylvania (1895-1899).
Hastings Hall originally built in 1965 and renovated in 2024, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, meeting room, study space, quiet/wellness lounge, and a knowledge station. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. Hastings Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Hastings Hall is located in the northeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, Jeffery Field, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, Pegula Ice Arena, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.
The Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.
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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
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, TripleLiving Arrangements
First-Year StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
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 Details
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 15' 2" | 12' 5" | 7' 5" |
| Bed | 74" | 33" | 1' |
| Desk | 2' 10" | 4' 9" | 2' 6" |
| Bulletin Board | 48" | 44" | |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' | 4' 1" | 7' 5" |
| Door | - | 2' 6" | 7' 1" |
| Window | - | 6' 1" | 4' 5" |
| Chairs | 1' 7" | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. Some furnishings are attached to the floor or wall.
Building Floor Plans
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