Campus Living & Learning

Penland Hall

Penland Hall is home to more than 400 first-year male and female residents of all majors, including members of the Outdoor Adventure LLC. The community helps residents to prioritize health and wellness emphasizing the importance of spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Penland is centrally located on campus, near the Bill Daniel Student Center, making it easy for students to connect and be involved in the Baylor community.

Room Tours

2025 - 2026 Room Types & Rates

Learn More About First-Year Communities
Room TypeRateAllotment
Double Room Community Bath$4,305 per semester66%
Triple Room Community Bath$4,005 per semester34%
Outdoor Adventure Program Fee (4th Floor Only)$350 per semester 

Meet Our Team

Josh Flores Olvera
Residence Hall Director - Penland Hall
Kathryn Akers
Graduate Residence Hall Director - Penland Hall
David Copeland
Program Director - Outdoor Adventure LLC
Dr. Kelli McMahan
Faculty-in-Residence - Penland Hall
Clinical Professor, Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Services
Aubrey Culver
Resident Chaplain - Penland Hall