Tener Hall

Tener Hall was named after John Tener, the 25th Governor of Pennsylvania (1911-1915).

Tener Hall, originally built in 1966 and renovated in 2019, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The ground floor and basement feature a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, music practice room, 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. Tener Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Tener Hall is located in the towers quad in the northwest corner of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, McCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.

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

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Building Amenities

Housing Area

East Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double, Quad

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year)

Population

300

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Kitchen

Knowledge Station

Laundry

Meeting Room

Music Practice Room

Single User Bathroom

Study Lounge

TV Lounge

Vending

WiFi

Building Common Areas

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

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.

Geary residence hall room with a student studying on their bed to the left and a student working on crafts on the floor to the right.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item	Length	Width	Height
Room	14'	11'9" to 12'4"	7' 4"
Bed	83"	39"	40" (adjustable)
Desk	36"	24"	29"
Two-Drawer Dresser (2 each)	36"	23"	16"
Wardrobe	36"	24"	78"
Refrigerator/Microwave	20"	18"	44"
Window	-	6'10"	4'4"

Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'

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

Tener Hall offers double- and quad-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.