Many of the facilities at Penn State Wilkes-Barre are available for business meetings, seminars, training classes, athletic events, or wedding photos. Facility Usage Fees will be charged to all for-profit operations and the general public, and are charged on an hourly or daily basis. Fees may be waived by the Chancellor for non-profit organizations, community organizations and parties affiliated with Penn State Wilkes-Barre, or for other reasons considered fair and appropriate.
Following is a list of facilities available for rental. All are equipped with a technology podium, which includes a computer with Internet access; a DVD player; a connection for a laptop computer; and an LCD projector that can project any of the above. Depending upon location, other equipment may be available. Visit the Classroom Information page for details, including room capacity, available technology (including videoconferencing), and images.
Call Vinelle Johnson at 570‑675‑9244 for further information on renting a facility. (Exception: call 570-675-9259 for information regarding renting the gymnasium.) Vinelle can provide you with the required Indemnification Agreement, fee schedule, and any other information needed for your event.
Please note: In the event of a cancellation, the full fee will be charged. However, when two weeks prior notice is given, the fee may be waived.
Hayfield House
Hayfield House was built as a summer home by the Conyngham family during the Great Depression at a cost of over $1 million. The entire three-story mansion is beautifully ornate, with decorative wood carvings and rare architectural antique objects imported from Europe. (For example, the sliding stained-glass windows in the former library originally shone in the Tuileries Palace in Paris.) Many of the rooms in Hayfield House have walls that are covered with hand-painted scenery and other decorations.
Room 105: This was the original main living room in Hayfield House. The marble fireplace, which is several hundred years old, was taken out of a palace in Europe. A copy of the fireplace also adorns the other end of this magnificent room, which can be used for weddings, showers, holiday parties, meetings, training sessions, or other events.
Room 107: This was the original family dining room. The coats of arms over the doorway depict the history of the Conyngham and Robinson families. Today, this room is used for special occasions and can seat approximately 50 people depending upon the use and set up. Rooms 107 and 108 are rented together. This room is 25' x 30'.
Room 108: This was the Conyngham’s Chinese breakfast room; it still boasts the original ornate hand-painted walls. This room is also used for special occasions and is adjacent to H-107. Rooms 107 and 108 are rented together. This room is 22' x 22'.
Floating Staircase: This architecturally unique staircase is called “floating” because it is supported only from the ceiling and the floor. This makes a beautiful setting for wedding party and family photos.
Abram Nesbitt, III Academic Commons
Classrooms:
- AC-103 (Barry Auditorium) lecture hall
- AC-107 classroom
- AC-108 classroom
- AC-109 classroom
- AC-110 classroom
Science Building
Classrooms:
- S-101 (Bierly Auditorium) large lecture hall
- S-1 classroom/computer lab
- S-2 classroom
- S-105 classroom
- S-106 classroom
Bell Center for Technology
Classrooms:
- T-101 (Fortinsky Auditorium) lecture hall
- T-14 small lecture hall
- T-17 classroom
- T-18 classroom
- T-19 classroom
- T-24 classroom
- T-20 classroom/computer lab
- T-23 classroom/computer lab
- T-112 classroom/computer lab
Student Commons
The Student Commons is the center of student life. A dining center, activities area, game room, and lounge are here to provide students with a friendly, casual atmosphere for conversation and relaxation. The Campus Bookstore, the Student Activities Office, the Student Government Association Office, and offices for student organizations and clubs are all located in the Commons.
The Hickory Court Café: The campus cafeteria.
Athletic & Recreation Building
The Athletic & Recreation Building (ARB) is a hub of activity on campus. Students and the public can utilize the weight room, basketball court, and racquetball courts. The Athletic Director’s office is located here.
The Gymnasium in the Athletic & Recreation Building is available for tournaments and other events.
Classrooms:
The Grounds
The various campus outdoor facilities can be rented for a wide array of uses. The facilities include open areas and the soccer fields. In addition to the interior of Hayfield House, popular backdrops for wedding photos include the Rave Family Pond, the Fran Brown Gazebo, and the exterior grounds surrounding Hayfield House.
