Martin Hall
Martin Hall is named after Edward Martin, the 32nd Governor of Pennsylvania, serving 1943-47. Martin then became a U.S. Senator, and had a distinguished military career through four wars, earning a Distinguished Service Cross and a Purple Heart. Martin was recognized for his outstanding work during the Johnstown (PA) Flood of 1936 by being promoted to Major General in command of Pennsylvania's 28th National Guard Division. Martin was from Waynesburg, PA.
Martin Hall opened for occupancy in fall 2018, and is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. Martin Hall is located in the southeast quad of East Halls and near the Palmer Museum of Art, The Arboretum at Penn State, Intramural (IM) Building, McCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.
The Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
DoubleLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year)Population
Common Area Space
The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, meeting room, knowledge station, quiet/wellness lounge, and music practice rooms.
Bathroom Configuration
Each floor offers multiple individual, single-user bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Room - regular double | Length 14'2" | Width 12'7" | Height 9'4" |
| Item Room - oblong double | Length 23'9" | Width 8'3" | Height 9'4" |
| Item Room - single | Length 16'11' | Width 7'1" | Height 9'4" |
| Item Bed | Length 83" | Width 39" | Height 40" (adjustable) |
| Item Desk | Length 36" | Width 24" | Height 29" |
| Item Two-Drawer unit | Length 36" | Width 23" | Height 16" |
| Item Wardrobe Closet | Length 40" | Width 24" | Height 78" |
| Item Refrigerator/Microwave | Length 20" | Width 18" | Height 44" |
| Item Window | Length | Width 7'10" | Height 4'4" |
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance.
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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
Room Types
Martin Hall offers double-occupancy rooms.
Housing Room Rates
Housing and food charges are posted to the student's LionPATH account at the beginning of summer (if applicable), fall, and spring semesters. The Office of the Bursar manages billing statements and processing payments.
Building Floor Plans
To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.
Picture Gallery
Martin Hall
Common Area Space
Kitchen
Laundry
Bathroom Configuration
Room Types
Double Room
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