Nelson Hall
Nelson Hall, built in 2004, provides students with modern amenities and conveniences such as air conditioning. Each floor is clustered into houses made up of 8 to 22 student rooms. A study/social space and laundry facility are located in each house. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allow students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. Unlike traditional style residence halls, Nelson Hall provides the residents with a private bath in each room. All residents of Eastview Terrace can utilize the meeting room, conference room, and kitchen located in Brill Hall. Nelson Hall is located in Eastview Terrace, South Halls and near the Millennium Science Complex, White Building, HUB-Robeson Center, and is in close proximity to downtown State College. The Redifer Commons supports students living in Eastview Terrace.
Nelson Hall is named after G. Kenneth Nelson. Nelson was a Professor and Department Head of Accounting known for pioneering the use of television as a teaching tool. Nelson received the Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and served over 40 years as the Acacia Chapter Advisor.

Take a Virtual Room Tour
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
Single with Private BathroomLiving Arrangements
Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass 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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
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Room Diagrams
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item | Length | Width | Height |
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Room - single | 14' | 10' | 8' |
Room - double | 20' | 15' | 8' |
Bed | 80" | 36" | 1' |
Desk | 2' 6" | 3' 8" | 2' 6" |
Refrigerator | 1' 6" | 1' 7" | 2' 10" |
2 Drawer Chest | 1' 8" | 2' 8" | 1' 11" |
Door | - | 2' 6" | 7' 1" |
Window | - | 5' | 5' |
Chair | 1' 7" | 1' 7" | 2' 6" |
Wardrobe | 2' | 3' | 6' 6" |
Bathroom | 5' | 5' 4" | 8' |
Shower | 3' 3" | 3' 1" | 8' |
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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Housing Room Rates
Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
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Nelson Hall | Double with bath | 2 | $5,101 | $5,101 |
Nelson Hall | Single with bath | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |
Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
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Nelson Hall | Large single with bath | 1 | $6,695 | $6,695 |
Nelson Hall | Single with bath | 1 | $6,283 | $6,283 |