West Halls
The West Halls area was constructed in a traditional collegiate residence style. Brick buildings open onto a quad with symmetrical walkways and arches that lead to the heart of campus. Room accommodations include regular double, small double, and triple rooms.
View sample floor plans for each building:
Hamilton
Irvin
Jordan
McKee: Regular
Hamilton, McKee, Thompson: Single
Thompson
Watts
With Pattee Library and Paterno Library to the east and the Recreation Building (Rec Hall) to the west, the West Halls residence area is just a short walk away from many of Penn State’s learning and sports facilities. Waring Commons is home to a computer lab, a classroom, Waring Square food court, the West Wing (á la carte sandwiches, subs, salads, sushi, and desserts), and a study lounge. Also located in Waring Commons is the organic and all-natural Sisu Store and Coffee Bar, an electronics lounge (complete with overstuffed couches and chairs, Internet and gaming stations, a TV, and study tables), and an outdoor patio/cafe. A Residential Computing (ResCom) Office is located in the commons area—and is staffed by students who are experienced in assisting with various computer issues.
In addition, the famous Nittany Lion Shrine is in a wooded area within view of the halls. Otto’s Cafe, located in Kern Graduate Building, is within a block, and Rec Hall is also nearby.
West Halls features several Special Living Options:
E-House - Engineering
EMS - Earth and Mineral Sciences
IST - Information Sciences and Technology
Check out the rates for West Halls. If you have a question, please contact us.
