Residence Halls
Residence Halls
Connolly houses first-year and second-year students in double rooms with a very small number of single rooms for second-year students. Connolly features wings with common bathrooms, large community lounges with kitchens, and community laundry on the second floor.
The room layout image below is approximate and students should be prepared for very slight variations in room dimensions. Each room has twin XL beds that can be lofted or bunked using the provided lofting kits and safety rails are available by request from the RA once on campus. Some additional furniture measurements (drawer depth, wardrobe shelf height, etc.) will be updated after the new furniture install has been completed this summer.
Key Features of Connolly Hall
- Large community rooms with kitchens on each floor
- Grubby Gold laundry room on second floor
- Connected to PC Commons - a large gathering space with study space, TVs, lounge furniture, and a kitchenette
- Adjacent to the PC Fire Plaza - an outdoor area featuring a fire pit and picnic tables
- Staff of 6 Resident Advisors, 1 Residential Peer Mentor, and 1 Assistant Hall Director
Furniture Overview - Palmerton, Connolly & Peterson
Connolly Hall Double
Room 12' x 9'4"

Palmerton is primarily home to first-year residents. All floors have double-occupancy rooms, common area bathrooms, and common lobbies in the middle of the floor. Kitchen areas are also provided on each floor except first. The room layout image below is approximate and students should be prepared for very slight variations in room dimensions, especially in the cubbies to either side of the window. Dimensions for each room are not available.
Each room has twin XL beds that can be lofted or bunked using the provided lofting kits and safety rails are available by request from the RA once on campus. Some additional furniture measurements (drawer depth, wardrobe shelf height, etc.) will be updated after the furniture install has been completed this summer. All rooms have an open closet space with clothing bar where the dresser is located in the room diagram. Only room 102 has two wardrobes instead of a closet/dresser combination.
Key Features of Palmerton Hall
- Community space on each floor
- Grubby Gold laundry room in the lower level
- Connected to PC Commons - a large gathering space with study space, TVs, lounge furniture, and a kitchenette
- Adjacent to the PC Fire Plaza - an outdoor area featuring a fire pit and picnic tables
- Staff of 10 Resident Advisors, 1 Residential Peer Mentor, and 1 Assistant Hall Directors
Furniture Overview - Palmerton, Connolly & Peterson
Palmerton Hall Double
Room 15'6" x 10'6"

Peterson houses almost 300 first-year and second-year students and is connected to the Surbeck Center. Peterson is home to our first-year Peterson Interest Communities and has a variety of different room styles including doubles, triples, quads, and study quads. Room layout images below are approximations and students should be prepared for slight variations in room shapes and dimensions.
Bedroom varies by space, but each room has twin XL beds that can be lofted or bunked using the provided lofting kits and safety rails are available by request from the RA once on campus. All students have access to a wardrobe or dresser with closet space that may be shared by roommates. Some additional furniture measurements (drawer depth, wardrobe shelf height, etc.) will be updated after the new furniture install has been completed this summer. Each room has a sink and there are community bathrooms for the residents living in doubles and triples. Residents in quads and study quads have a private bathroom which they maintain. All rooms, closets, and sinks/counters vary in layout/exact dimension.
Key features of Peterson Hall
- Various gathering spaces throughout the building including two kitchens, two study rooms, and small lounges
- Laundry room on first floor
- Staff of 8-10 Resident Advisors, 1 Residential Tutor, and 1 Assistant Hall Director
Furniture Overview - Palmerton, Connolly & Peterson
Peterson Hall Double
Room: typically 11' x 17'

Peterson Hall Triple
Room 11' x 21'

Peterson Hall Quad
Main room 27' x 18'
Bathroom 7' x 6'

Peterson Hall Study Quad
Bedroom 13' x 10'
Bathroom 7' x 7'
Study Area (entry) 7' x 19'

Placer offers 50 suite-style units for second-year students. Each suite offers a living room and bathroom. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï half of the suites consist of 2 double bedrooms, while the other suites have 4 single bedrooms. Community lounges, kitchens and group study spaces are provided throughout the building.
Key features of Placer Hall
- Suites equipped with loftable beds, desk/chair, wardrobe, couch, and coffee table
- 3 community kitchens
- 1 large group study room and 3 small group study rooms
- Large 1st floor gaming lounge with a pool table
- 3 lounges
- Grubby Gold laundry room on 1st floor
- Parking available in yellow parking lots (around Rocker I, Rocker II, and Placer). The Placer yellow parking permit is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis through Parking Services.
- Staff of 5 Resident Advisors and 1 Assistant Area Coordinator
Placer Hall Single Suite
Average Living Room 17'7'' x 9'5''
Average Bedroom 8' x 9'10''
Placer Hall Double Suite
Average Living Room 13' x 9'5''
Average Bedroom 14'7'' x 9'10''
Rocker Square I houses 116 upper-class students. Apartments mainly consist of four single bedrooms, with some three- and two-bedroom units. Rocker Square I also features a group study room and easy access to the 24/7 market located on the 1st floor.
Residents are required to have a meal plan, including the option of selecting the all-flex low cost Rocker Square plan. Alcohol is permitted for those 21 and older, following local and state laws. For full alcohol policies, refer to the Residence Life Handbook.
Key features of Rocker Square I
- Free laundry in each unit
- Wireless Internet Provided (ethernet not provided)
- Partially furnished living rooms with an end table and couch, loveseat, or upholstered chairs (seating may vary)
- Furnished bedrooms with full-sized bed, dresser, desk/chair
- Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and bar seating
- 4-bedroom units include 2 full bathrooms. 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units include 1 full bathroom.
- Parking available in yellow parking lots (around Rocker I, Rocker II, and Placer). The Rocker Square yellow parking permit is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis through Parking.
- Mail and packages will be delivered to Surbeck Mailroom. Students will be assigned a campus mailbox.
- 6 Resident Advisors and 1 Assistant Area Coordinator overseeing Rocker Square I & II
Rocker Square I 4-Room Apartment
Average Size 1180 square feet
Average Living Room 11'x 7'
Average Bedroom 10' x 11'
* Please Note: Floor plans vary widely for Rocker Square apartments. These measurements are conservative and plans are examples for your reference. Exact sizes vary depending on unit and bedroom. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units have apartment layouts similar to 4-bedroom unit, with an average of 850 square feet per apartment.
Rocker Square II houses 123 students and is typically reserved for upper-class students. Apartments mainly consist of four single bedrooms, with some three- and two-bedroom units.
Residents are required to have a meal plan, including the option of selecting the all-flex low-cost Rocker Square plan. Alcohol is permitted for those students who are 21 and older, in accordance with local and state laws, on floors where there are 3rd year students and above. For full alcohol policies, refer to the Residence Life Handbook.
Key features of Rocker Square II
- Pay laundry in each unit (cash loaded in the lobby, not Grubby Gold)
- Wireless Internet Provided (ethernet not provided)
- Partially furnished living rooms with a coffee table and couch, loveseat, or upholstered chairs (seating may vary)
- Furnished bedrooms with twin XL bed, dresser, desk/chair
- Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and bar seating
- 4-bedroom units include 2 full bathrooms. 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units include 1 full bathroom
- Parking available in yellow parking lots (around Rocker I, Rocker II, and Placer). The Rocker Square yellow parking permit is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis through Parking.
- Mail and packages will be delivered to Surbeck Mailroom. Students will be assigned a campus mailbox.
- 6 Resident Advisors and 1 Assistant Area Coordinator overseeing Rocker Square I & II
Rocker Square II 4-Room Apartment
Average Size 1180 square feet
Average Living Room 11'x 7'
Average Bedroom 10' x 11'
* Please Note: Floor plans vary widely for Rocker Square apartments. These measurements are conservative and plans are examples for your reference. Exact sizes vary depending on unit and bedroom. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units have apartment layouts similar to 4-bedroom unit, with an average of 850 square feet per apartment.