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

2026 - 2027 Room Types & Rates

Learn More About First-Year Communities
Room TypeRateAllotment
Double Room Community Bath$4,475 per semester66%
Triple Room Community Bath$4,165 per semester34%
Outdoor Adventure Program Fee (4th Floor Only)$350 per semester 

Meet Our Team

Josh Flores Olvera
Residence Hall Director - Penland Hall
Karis Schoon
Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director - Penland Hall
David Copeland
Program Director - Outdoor Adventure LLC
Dr. Tricia Blalock
Faculty-in-Residence – Penland Hall
Clinical Associate Professor, Health, Human Performance and Recreation and Director of Health Science Studies
Kwutso Kapfo
Resident Chaplain - Penland Hall