Stone Hall building exterior showing entry way and 4 floors. Hammock grove is shown in front of building entry

Stone Hall was named after William A. Stone, the 22nd Governor of Pennsylvania (1899-1903).

Stone Hall, originally built in 1964 and renovated in 2024, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences. Stone Hall is located in  the northeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn StatePalmer Museum of Art,  Intramural (IM) Building, Jeffery FieldPegula Ice ArenaNittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, and Penn State Berkey Creamery

Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.

Building Amenities

Housing Area

East Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double, Triple

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Living Learning Community (LLC)

Population

251
Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Kitchen
Knowledge Station
Laundry
Meeting Room
Quiet/Wellness Lounge
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi
Stone Hall common area showing chairs and tables where students can hang out

Building Common Areas

The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, quiet/wellness room, and a knowledge station. 

Empty Bathroom Vanity Martin

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

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
MicroFridge
Mirror - Full Length
Moveable Furniture
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
Wardrobe
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")
Renovated Student Room

Room Types

Stone Hall offers coed housing with 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.

Semester Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Residence Hall Stone Hall Room Type Double Occupancy 2 Fall $4,638 Spring $4,638
Residence Hall Stone Hall Room Type Triple Occupancy 3 Fall $4,156 Spring $4,156

Building Floor Plans

To view building floor plans, you must log in with your Penn State Access Account and password.

Living Learning Communities

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wellness community

Flourish Penn State: the Wellness Community

Location: Stone HallEast Housing Area

Flourish Penn State: The Wellness Community provides first-year students an opportunity to learn new strategies and skills to build resilience, compassion, and well-being while developing a supportive community with like-minded students. As a member of Flourish LLC, you will have access to special programming and opportunities that will help you develop meaningful relationships and social connections, build your resilience, and learn what it means to flourish. Any first-year student, regardless of major, is encouraged to join the community.

Students who live in Flourish Penn State may also enroll in a 3-credit class HDFS 108N: Art and Science of Human Flourishing. This class fulfills a GHW requirement. LLC members can connect with Health Promotion and Wellness HealthWorks peer educators to set individual wellness goals. Students will also learn about opportunities to get involved with wellness units on campus. 

Stone Hall is located near the IM Building and offers easy access to Outdoor Adventures, fitness classes, and workout space. The  IM Building also offers a Wellness Suite, which includes a relaxation room. You can take advantage of light therapy boxes, meditation and mindfulness software, and a quiet, relaxing place to study.  Stone Hall is also a short distance from the Arboretum, which offers beautiful landscapes, walking paths, and unique events for students and the State College Community

The Wellness Community is supported by Health Promotion and Wellness, and Health and Human Development

Secondary application required!  First-year students interested in living in the Flourish Penn State Wellness Community need to complete a secondary application.

 

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Stone Hall

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Stone Hall Common Area Spaces

The ground floor and basement features a living room, kitchen, movement room, meeting room, study space, quiet/wellness lounge, and a knowledge station.

Movement Room

The Movement Room is featured on the ground level and offers a space for activities. The exterior glass doors can be opened, leading to the outside patio.

Laundry & Locker Room

The laundry room is located on the basement level, along with a unique feature to Stone Hall - a locker room. The locker room provides storage for bikes, hiking gear, sports equipment, and more! There is an outside entry to the space, allowing students to enter and then use the water station to wash off any dirt or mud before heading to their room.

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Individual, Private-Use Bathrooms

Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.

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Double Room

Double Long Room

On each floor, there are 2 double long rooms that offer a different setup than regular double rooms.