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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College offers a variety of housing options to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Lawrence, Niagara, and Perry Halls are traditional halls that house two first-year students per bedroom with a common area bathroom on each wing. Senat Hall houses the Freshman Interest Groups (FIGS) and features double-bedroom suites.

Suite living is offered for upper-class students in Porcupine, Tiffany, and Tigress Halls where eight students share a suite. Ohio and Almy Halls offer four-person suites. Eligible upper-class students are also able to request housing in the on-campus apartments.

All residence bedrooms and suites include:

  • Bed with Mattress (extra long twin 80 x 36)
  • Desk with Lamp and Chair
  • Dresser ^
  • Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Microwave/Refrigerator Unit*
  • Smoke Detector *
  • Closet
  • Wastebasket
  • Window Blinds
  • Cable TV connection *
  • Telephone connection*
  • Internet connection

* one per bedroom
^ Ohio Hall: six-drawer dresser is provided in a double suite, and a three-drawer dresser in a single suite.

Apartments also include a living room with couch, chair, coffee table, and end tables. A fully-equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, and table with four chairs.


































Meningococcal Vaccination
All Penn State students residing in on-campus housing are required by state law to submit the Meningococcal Vaccination Certification form online. Visit Meningococcal site for additional information.

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