Paxton Hall
Paxton Hall provides housing for upperclass students It is located on the northeast side of campus and is a short walk to most academic buildings.
Formerly a motel, there are 16 rooms on the first level and 16 rooms on the second level of Paxton Hall; two Residence Life student staff members (a Residence Coordinator and a Community Advisor) live in Paxton Hall; one in the only apartment which is located on the second level, the other on the first level. Paxton houses 64 upperclass students with two students in each suite except room 33, which houses three students.
Each room in Paxton Hall has a private bathroom, dedicated heating and air conditioning and tiled floors. Each room also has at least one window with blinds, a bookshelf, and mirror (attached to the dresser). Each student is provided with an extra-long (38 inches x 80 inches x 6 1/2 inches), bunkable bed; a desk and chair; a dresser and closet space. Students may contact Facilities Services at 717-337-6700 to request the additional pieces necessary to bunk their bed. There is approximately 15 inches between the floor and the bottom of the bed. To gain additional storage space below the bed, students may use bed risers, which are available for purchase at the College Bookstore.
Helpful Facts:
| Housing Rate | Plan 3 |
| Meal plan required | Yes |
| Year acquired by the College | 2002 |
| Capacity | 64 |
| Residential floors | 2 |
| Singles | 1 (Community Advisor) |
| Doubles | 30 |
| Triples | 1 |
| Type of bed frame(s) in each room | Metal (can be bunked) |
| ADA accessible | Partially |
| Elevator | No |
| Open for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks | Yes |
| Air conditioned | Yes |
| Microfridge in each room | Yes |
| Laundry location | First floor |
| Kitchen location | None |
| Trash room location | Use toters in parking lot |
| Network connection (W=wireless, D=data jack) | W & D |
| Television connection | Campus cable |
Building type: Suite Style Housing
300 North Washington Street · Gettysburg, PA 17325