Ritner Hall
Ritner Hall was named after Joseph Ritner, the eight governor of Pennsylvania.
Ritner Hall, built in 1960, is located in close proximity to the White Building, Thomas Building, and the HUB.
Ritner Hall will be offline for the 2025-2026 academic year for renovation work, reopening fall 2026.
Pollock Commons supports students living in Pollock Halls.
Housing Area
Building Type
TraditionalRoom Types
DoubleLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Living Learning Community (LLC)Population
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Room | Length 15' 2" | Width 11' 10" | Height 7' 5" |
| Item Bed | Length 75" | Width 35" | Height 1' |
| Item Desk | Length 10' 11" | Width 2' 5" | Height 2' 6" |
| Item Bolster* | Length 6' 4" | Width 9" | Height 1' 7" |
| Item Refrigerator/Microwave | Length 20" | Width 18" | Height 44" |
| Item Closet | Length 4' 1" | Width 2' 5" | Height 7' 5" |
| Item Door | Length - | Width 2' 2" | Height 7' 1" |
| Item Window | Length - | Width 4' 3" | Height 4' 9" |
| Item Chairs | Length 1' 7' | Width 1' 6" | Height 2' 6" |
*Bolster may not be installed in some rooms.
Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. Dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. Some furnishings are permanently attached to the floor or wall.
Building Floor Plans
To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.
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