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Make Yourself At Home

Part of life at Penn State is where you eat, where you sleep, and who you hang out with. It's what we call "Residence Life." Think of it as one of the aspects of Penn State that turns a campus into a community. Your community. Whether you're living on or off campus, we cultivate that sense of community through spaces on campus where students can meet and mingle. So, meet the neighbors, grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat, and make yourself at home. 

Orchard Hall - On-Campus Housing

Orchard Hall offers comfortable and modern student housing conveniently located on campus. Students living in the hall will share a double room with one roommate and have access to private bathrooms.

female student standing in front of Orchard Hall with bins to move in

Orchard Hall, Penn State Brandywine's residence hall

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Penn State Brandywine's Orchard Hall

One of the rooms in Orchard Hall

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Orchard Hall at Penn State Brandywine

Penn State Brandywine's Orchard Hall. 

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2 students studying in their room

One of the rooms in Orchard Hall

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Orchard Hall entrance

Entrance to Orchard Hall

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laundry facilities

Laundry facilities in Orchard Hall

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students and their mom moving into the dorm

Move-in day

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students watching TV in the lounge

Orchard Hall has several lounges to gather for events or just to relax and watch TV

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male student at his computer

One of several study lounges where students can work on coursework or group projects 

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rendering of the lobby in Orchard Hall

Rendering of the Orchard Hall lobby

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ROOM AMENITIES

  • High-speed Internet connections and WiFi
  • Each student is provided an extra-long twin bed, two two-drawer chests, a wardrobe, a desk and a chair
  • Microwave/refrigerator unit

RESIDENCE HALL AMENITIES

  • Suite of private bathrooms on each wing
  • Study areas on each floor
  • Full kitchen/community space
  • Laundry room
  • Learning stations