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ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Residence Hall Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Residence HallsAmos Hall .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Brackenridge Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Bruce Hall .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Forbes Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Holland Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Litchfield Tower A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Litchfield Tower B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Litchfield Tower C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lothrop Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13McCormick Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Panther Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Pennsylvania Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sutherland Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Apartment-style Accommodations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Bouquet Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Centre Plaza Apartments.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Forbes Craig Apartments .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Oakwood Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Ruskin Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20The Housing Application Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Residence Hall Features Grid and Map .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Pack Your Bags.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24PantherCentralWe’re at your service.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus.provides housing to more than 7,000 undergraduatestudents. Our students come from avariety of backgrounds and lifestyles, and theymake a major contribution to the multiculturalrichness and diversity of the University community.The “out-of-classroom” experiences that come withliving on our urban campus are an important partof the education students receive at Pitt.Residence HallsThis brochure provides a snapshot of each of theUniversity’s 13 residence halls and an overview of theservices we provide to the students living in them. Weequip every room in each of our 13 residence halls withthe fundamental amenities of contemporary student life,from furniture to telephone, cable TV, and online networkaccess. We have created many special Living Communitiesto provide appropriate residential environments forstudents who share special academic or personalinterests. Resident directors and resident assistantsprovide guidance and services to the students living ineach residence hall. Students can also call, stop in, orlog on to Panther Central at www.pc.pitt.edu any timeof the day or night for answers to their questions abouton-campus living.Apartment-style AccommodationsUpperclass students also can choose to live in apartmentstyleaccommodations. The University has five apartmentstyleliving facilities: Bouquet Gardens, Centre PlazaApartments, Forbes Craig Apartments, Oakwood Apartments,and newly renovated Ruskin Hall. Accommodating one tofour students, apartment-style configurations includecombined dining and living areas and kitchens.2For more detailed information on the University’sresidential services and policies, please refer to theResidential Handbook or visit www.pc.pitt.edu.

Residence Hall ServicesFurnishings and MaintenanceThe University furnishes each residence hall room with carpeting, a twin-size bed,mattress, desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe or closet, telephone, and windowcurtains or blinds. Students will need to provide their own desk lamps and .bed linens.We also equip each residence hall bedroom with telephone service, cableTV service, and individual Ethernet connections that link directly to the Universitynetwork. Telephone service includes voice mail and call waiting at no cost to you, .and unlimited local on-campus calling. Cable TV service includes basic channels.Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and private bathrooms. Ourhousekeeping staff cleans communal bathrooms, lounges, hallways, and stairwells.For emergency repairs and maintenance problems, students should call Panther Centralimmediately. For routine maintenance, simply fill out an online maintenance request at thePanther Central Community at my.pitt.edu. Students also can submit an online requestat www.pc.pitt.edu.LaundryEach residence hall has washers and dryers that operate withPanther Funds and there are a few residence halls that havemachines that operate with coins as well.Resident Directors and Resident AssistantsA resident director (RD) is on staff in each residence hall to assiststudents with educational, recreational, and disciplinary issues. In addition, residentassistants (RAs) also live on most floors in the residence halls. RAs are upperclassstudents eager to help by sharing their knowledge and experience.Resident Student AssociationThe Resident Student Association (RSA) is the governing body of students who live inthe residence halls. The RSA provides input to the University on any and all aspects ofon-campus life.SecurityEach residence hall has a security desk staffed around the clock. When entering theirresidence halls, students must have the desk attendant swipe their Panther Cardsthrough a card reader to verify their residence in that building. Your Panther Card isprogrammed to provide access only to your own residence hall. Residence hall visitorsalso must present a photo ID. The security staff in each residence hall enforces theUniversity’s visitation and alcohol policies. You can find these policies spelled out in theResidential Handbook. The handbook is available to download and print at www.pc.pitt.edu/publications.html.3

Special Living CommunitiesWithin several residence halls, we have designated floors as special Living Communities. Thesefloors are for students who wish to live with others who share a special academic or personalinterest. In most cases there are women’s floors and men’s floors available. You can choose fromthe following communities:Civic Engagement and Community Service Living Learning CommunityCollege of Business Administration Living Learning Community (designated for first-year students)Engineering Living Learning Community (SPACE: Students Pursuing Academics and Careers inEngineering; designated for first-year students)Entrepreneurial Living Learning CommunityFrench Language and Culture Living Learning CommunityGlobal Village Living Learning Community (designated for first-year students)Health Sciences Living Learning Community (there will be both a first-year and upper-classcommunity)Italian Language and Culture Living Learning CommunityLeadership Living Learning CommunityMulticultural Affairs Living Learning CommunityNatural Science Researchers Living Learning Community .(designated for sophomore students)Nursing Living Learning CommunityPre-Law Living Learning CommunityQuiet Living CommunitiesSocial Science Research Living Learning CommunityUniversity Honors College Living Learning CommunityUpper-class Engineering Living Learning CommunityThe Office of Residence LifeThe Office of Residence Life in William Pitt Union provides information and programs that supportyour academic goals and contribute to your personal growth and development while you are at Pitt.TransportationThe University’s bus and shuttle system serves each residence hall seven days a week, 24 hoursa day. Our SafeRider services provide on-request drop-offs and on-call van transportation in theevening and early morning.Other AmenitiesAs you’ll see on the following pages, several of our residence halls offer a variety of otherconvenient services and amenities, including recreational facilities, fitness centers, computercenters, e-mail kiosks, coffee carts, and dining facilities.Visit www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/index.html for floor plans, room rates, and additional informationabout each residence option.4

Amos HallAmos Hall is part of the Schenley Quadrangle and housesnine sororities. The 135 upperclass women residents live insuites featuring a kitchen, private bathrooms, living roomsand chapter room. Laundry facilities are located on eachfloor. Amos Hall also features a fitness center that is availableto all residents of the Schenley Quadrangle. A PNC Bankbranch on the street level offers student banking servicesand a convenient ATM that is available around the clock.Amos Hall is supported by the resident director and residentassistants residing in Holland Hall.Thyrsa Wealtheow Amos served as thefirst dean of women at the University ofPittsburgh from 1919 to 1941.5

Brackenridge HallIn 1787 Hugh Henry Brackenridgefounded the Pittsburgh Academy,which later evolved into the Universityof Pittsburgh. The academy was thefirst institution of learning west ofthe Alleghenies chartered by thePennsylvania Legislature.Brackenridge Hall is part of the Schenley Quadrangle. It houses210 mostly upperclass men and women in four- and five-personsuites; there is limited availability for first-year students. Eachsuite features a MicroFridge and a private bathroom. There arealso a few single and double rooms in Brackenridge Hall thatdo not include a MicroFridge. Laundry facilities are located .in the penthouse. The Pitt Shop is on the lowest level ofBrackenridge, accessible from Forbes Avenue.A resident director and program coordinator and 9 residentassistants are on staff for the Schenley Quadrangle.6

Bruce HallBruce Hall is part of the Schenley Quadrangle. It houses 212mostly upperclass men and women in four- and six-personsuites. Each suite features a kitchenette with refrigeratorand one or more private bathrooms. Laundry facilities are onall floors. The UPS Store and a 7-11 convenience store are onthe lowest level of Bruce Hall, accessible from Forbes Avenue.A resident director and program coordinator and 9 residentassistants are on staff for the Schenley Quadrangle.The Reverend Robert Bruce servedfrom 1822 to 1835 as the firstchancellor of the Western Universityof Pennsylvania, which later becamethe University of Pittsburgh.7

Edward A. Litchfield TowersThe Litchfield Towers comprisethe largest residential complex onthe Pitt campus. The three towersaccommodate 1,868 men andwomen in air-conditioned singlesand doubles. The lobby of the threetowers houses a variety of offices andfacilities including Panther Central, astudent mail center, a fitness center,laundry facilities, vending machines,e-mail kiosks, and Common Groundscoffee cart. The Market Centraldining facility is located on the lowerlevel, as well as a Taco Bell and QuickZone convenience store. A skywalkfrom the lobby spans Forbes Avenue,providing convenient access to theacademic buildings south of Forbes.Litchfield Tower ATower A houses 664 men and women, mostly first-year students.All rooms are air-conditioned doubles. There are communalbathrooms and showers on each floor. A TV/study lounge is onevery third floor.The Engineering Living Learning Communities for first-yearmen and women are in Tower A. A resident director, a programcoordinator, and 17 resident assistants are on staff.Edward Litchfield served from1956 to 1965 as the 12thchancellor of the University ofPittsburgh. He was recognizedfor enhancing the University’sgraduate and research faculty.10

Litchfield Tower BTower B is the largest of the three Litchfield Towers. It houses769 men and women, primarily first-year students, in airconditioneddouble rooms. There are communal bathrooms andshowers on each floor. A TV/study lounge is on every third floor.A resident director, a program coordinator, and 20 residentassistants are on staff.11

Litchfield Tower CTower C houses 435 men and women, both first-year andupperclass students, in air-conditioned single rooms. There arecommunal bathrooms and showers on each floor. A TV/studylounge is on every third floor.Tower C has Quiet Living floors for women and men. A residentdirector, a program coordinator, and 14 resident assistants areon staff.12

Lothrop HallLothrop Hall is a unique residence facility in the heart of theUniversity of Pittsburgh’s renowned medical center, about threeblocks from the Litchfield Towers. Lothrop Hall houses 723 menand women, both first-year and upperclass students, mostly insingles and a few doubles. Most rooms are equipped with a .sink, and each wing has a communal bathroom and shower .on each floor.Sylvanus Lothrop was a prominentengineer and businessman whoconstructed the first locks andseveral major bridges on theMonongahela River in the 1830sand 1840s.Lothrop Hall contains the Nursing Living Learning Communityand the Health Sciences Living Learning Community (one forfirst-year students, one for upper-class students). A skywalkconnects Lothrop to the School of Nursing in the Victoria Buildingand adjoining University of Pittsburgh Medical Center facilities.A resident director, a program coordinator, and 15 residentassistants are on staff.13

McCormick HallMcCormick Hall, located in the Schenley Quadrangle, houses132 mostly upperclass men and women in three-, six-, andseven-person suites. Each suite features a kitchenette witha microwave and refrigerator as well as one or more privatebathrooms. Laundry facilities are in the penthouse. AdjoiningMcCormick Hall is the William Pitt Union.A resident director and program coordinator and 9 residentassistants are on staff for the Schenley Quadrangle.Samuel Black McCormick served asthe ninth chancellor of the Universityfrom 1904 to 1920. During his tenurethe University bought 43 acres inOakland and moved to the site of thecurrent campus.14

Panther HallThe newest residence hall, offering amazing views of the campusand surrounding areas, is Panther Hall, located on the uppercampus and housing 511 men and women, primarily upperclassstudents. These air-conditioned rooms are a combination of threepersonand five-person suites, and doubles with private baths.There is an open lounge, a study area, and laundry facilities onevery floor. The commons area contains the Thirst & 10 coffee cart,a meeting room, fitness room, and student mail center.Panther Hall was constructed onthe site of the former Pitt Stadium.The site is now home to thePetersen Events Center, two newlyconstructed residence halls, andgreen space for student use.This building houses six Living Learning Communities: CivicEngagement and Community Service, Entrepreneurial, MulticulturalAffairs, Natural Science Researchers, Social Science Research,and Upper-class Engineering. A resident director, a programcoordinator, and 10 resident assistants are on staff.15

Pennsylvania HallPennsylvania Hall, located on the upper campus adjacent tothe Petersen Events Center, offers striking views of Oakland.Pennsylvania Hall houses 420 men and women, primarilyupperclass students, in air-conditioned four-person suitesand doubles with private baths. An open lounge and laundryfacilities are on every floor, and the commons area contains ThePennsylvania Perk coffee cart, a fitness center, meeting room,and student mail center.The original Pennsylvania Hall,formerly on this site, was built in1911 as a School of Medicine classroombuilding. Pitt’s medical school,where Jonas Salk developed hismiraculous polio vaccine, is consideredto be one of the best in the country.Pennsylvania Hall houses four Living Learning Communities:French Language and Culture, Italian Language and Culture,Leadership, and Pre-Law. A resident director, a programcoordinator, and seven resident assistants are on staff.16

Sutherland HallFrom 1924 to 1939 John Bain“Jock” Sutherland was theUniversity of Pittsburgh’s headfootball coach and arguably thebest football coach of his time.Sutherland Hall is located adjacent to the Petersen Events Centeron the upper campus, next to the major athletic facilities, andprovides a view of the entire University. Sutherland Hall houses737 men and women, primarily first-year students. The airconditionedrooms are mostly doubles with semi-private baths.There is a TV lounge or study room on each floor. The East andWest wings of Sutherland Hall share a commons area comprisingThe Perch at Sutherland dining facility, Hill O’Beans coffee cart,Quick Zone convenience store, a computer center, and a studentmail center. There is a fitness center, laundry facility, and meetingrooms on the ground floor of each wing.The College of Business Administration and Global Village LivingLearning Communities are located in Sutherland Hall. A residentdirector, an assistant hall director, a program coordinator, and .15 resident assistants are on staff.17

Apartment-style AccommodationsUpperclass students can choose apartment-style accommodations,which offer a more independent living environment withmodified services and amenities. Accommodating one to fourstudents, apartment-style configurations include combined .dining and living areas and kitchens. The University furnisheseach apartment and provides telephone, cable TV, and onlinenetwork access.Visit www.pc.pitt.edu for floor plans, room rates, andadditional information about each residence option.www.pc.pitt.eduBouquet GardensLocated a few blocks from the heartof campus, Bouquet Gardens accommodates496 students in 124 units ineight buildings. Each air-conditionedunit is furnished and includes foursingle bedrooms, a kitchen, livingroom and dining area, and two bathrooms.Parking is not available atBouquet Gardens.18

Centre Plaza ApartmentsLocated in North Oakland, the .67 units in the Centre PlazaApartments house 197 students. .The air-conditioned, furnishedapartments each house from one to .three students. The kitchens includemicrowaves, disposals, and dinettes,as well as refrigerators, stoves, anddishwashers. High speed internet isnow available in every apartment.Some student parking is available.Forbes Craig ApartmentsApartment-style AccommodationsLocated across from the CarnegieMuseum of Art, the Forbes CraigApartments house the UniversityHonors College community. The 39furnished apartments accommodate102 upperclass students in single .and double bedrooms. One UniversityHonors College staff member residesin the building. You can learn moreabout the honors college at.www.honorscollege.pitt.edu. Limitedstudent parking is available.19

Oakwood ApartmentsThe Oakwood Apartments are locatedbetween Oakland Avenue and AtwoodStreet, only a few blocks from thecenter of campus. The 18 furnishedunits house 40 students in singleand double bedrooms. Some studentparking is available.Apartment-style AccommodationsRuskin HallRuskin Hall is located near theCathedral of Learning on the easternedge of campus. Newly renovated,Ruskin Hall houses 416 students inone-, two-, and three-person apartmentsand single-person efficiencyapartments. The air-conditioned,furnished apartments include privatebaths and kitchens with a refrigerator,stove, microwave, and dishwasher.Parking is not available at Ruskin Hall.20

The Housing Application ProcessGuaranteed Residence Hall LivingThe University guarantees housing for three years to all qualified firstyear,prospective freshmen who are admitted for the fall term and paytheir $300 enrollment fee by May 1st and their $325 housing deposit bytheir corresponding assigned deadline. This guarantee is good for threeyears provided that all housing application and deposit deadlines in eachsubsequent year are met.First-year students who pay their deposits after the deadline will lose theirhousing guarantee and will be assigned rooms as they become available.Choosing Your Room and RoommateWhen you complete your Housing/Dining Services contract, you can .indicate the type of accommodation you desire. Although we will make .a sincere effort to satisfy your request, we are not always able to grant .your first preference.If you wish to request a particular roommate, you must both list eachother on your applications. If we do not receive your applications withina reasonable period of time, we cannot guarantee that we will be ableto honor your roommate preference. Also, your participation in a LivingCommunity may preclude your choosing a roommate.You can find more specific information regarding the terms of your Housing/Dining Services contract in the Housing/Dining Services information packetthat accompanies your contract, as well as in the Residential Handbook oronline at www.pc.pitt.edu.www.pc.pitt.edu21

Residence Hall FeaturesAmosBrackenridgeBruceForbesHollandLitchfield Tower ALitchfield Tower BLitchfield Tower CLothropMcCormick# of Residents 135 210 212 232 600 664 769 435 723 132Gender W M & W M & W M & W W M & W M & W M & W M & W M & WResident Classes 1 Upper Upper Upper First First First First Upper/First Upper/First UpperResidence Life Staff 2 RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC, RD, PC,. . . 8 RAs 9 RAs 9 RAs 4 RAs 17 RAs 17 RAs 20 RAs 14 RAs 15 RAs 9 RAsRoom Types Suites Suites, Suites Doubles Sgls, Dbls, Doubles Doubles Singles Singles, Suites. . . . Sgls, Dbls. . . Trpls, Quads. . . . Doubles. .Private/Semi-private Baths X X X. . X. . . . . XCommunal Baths/Showers . . . X X X X X X. .Laundry 3 All Floors Select All Floors All Floors Select Lobby Lobby Lobby Lobby SelectAir-conditioned . . . X. . X X X. . .Phone/Cable/Network X X X X X X X X X XTV/Study Room/Lounge X. . . X X X X X X XRecreation Room . . . X. . . . . X. .Fitness Center X. . . . . X X X X. .Dining Options . . . . . X X X. . .Secured Entrance X X X X X X X X X XSpecial Living Communities 4Quiet Living . . . . . . . M & W. . .Sorority W. . W.. . . . . Select Floors. . . . . . . .Civic Engagement and . . . . . . . . . .Community Service LLC . . . . . . . . . .College of Business .Administration LLC . . . . . . . . . .Engineering LLC . . . . . M & W. . .. . .Entrepreneurial LLC . . . . . . . . . .French Language and .Culture LLC . . . . . . . . . .Global Village LLC . . . . . . . . . .Health Sciences LLC . . . . . . . . M & W. .Italian Language and .Culture LLC . . . . . . . . . .Leadership LLC . . . . . . . . . .Multicultural Affairs LLC . . . . . . . . . .Natural Science Researchers LLC. . . . . . . . . . .Nursing LLC . . . . . . . . M & WPre-Law LLC . . . . . . . . . .Social Science Research LLC. . . . . . . . . .. .University Honors College LLC,. . . . M & W. . . . . . .Upper-class Engineering LLC. . . . . . . . . . .

PantherPennsylvaniaSutherland511 420 737M & W M & W M & WUpper Upper FirstRD, PC, RD, PC, RD, AHD,10 RAs 7 RAs PC, 15 RAsSuites, Suites, Suites,Doubles Doubles DoublesX X XAll Floors All Floors LobbyX X XX X XX X XX X XCoffee Cart Coffee Cart XX X X. .. . .M & W . . .. .M & W.. .M & WM & W. . M & W..M & WM & W. M & WM & W. . M & W. .. M & WM & WM & W. .1Primary class(es) living in hall.Upper = upperclass students; .First = first-year students.2RD = Resident Director, RA =Resident Assistant, PC = ProgramCoordinator, and AHD = AssistantHall Director.3Laundry facilities located on selectfloors, all floors, or in lobby.4Separate special Living Communityfloors designated for both men .and women (M & W) or for womenalone (W).www.pc.pitt.edu/housing23

After completing the helpful checklist below, tear it out along the perforation and takeit along when you move in to your residence hall.Pack Your BagsBeauty and GroomingAftershaveBody lotionCombContact lens solutionCotton ballsDental flossDeodorantElectric shaverFacial tissuesHairbrushHair clipsHair conditionerHair dryerHairstyling toolsHairsprayJewelryMakeupManicure itemsMoist towelettesMouthwashPerfume/cologneRazor bladesShampooShaving kitShower capShower thongsShower toteSoapToothbrushToothpasteTowelsTweezersBedtimeBackrest for studyingBedspreadBlanket(s)Pillow(s)Sheets(extra longtwin size)Clothing/ApparelBathing suitBathrobeBusiness/professionalattire for job fairs andinterviewsEvening/formal attirefor special eventsWinter boots, coat,hat, glovesHave on HandCashCheckbookCredit card(s)Extra eyeglasses/contact lensesor a copy of theprescriptionPanther CardPhysician’s noteWalletLaundryDetergentDrying rackFabric softener/dryer sheetsIronLaundry basket/bagPersonal/MedicalAdhesive bandagesAntihistamineAntiseptic cleanserCalamine lotionCotton swabsEye dropsFoot powderIce bagIndigestion remedyMeasuring spoonsNasal sprayPain relieverPersonal hygienePrescription medicinetaken regularlySanitary needsThermometerVitaminsStudy ItemsBook bagDesk lampFoldersGlueMasking tapeMessage boardNotebookPaper clipsPaper punchPens/pencilsPencil sharpenerPersonal computerPoster puttyReference booksRubber bandsRulerScissorsStapler/staplesThumbtacksTransparent tapePrinter paperWall calendarUseful EverydayItemsBatteriesCell phone/chargerClock radioDigital cameraDishesDrinking glassesDVD playerFlashlightHangersKey ringLampMicrowave(800 watts or smaller)mp3 playerMugPlaying cardsPostage stampsPostersPower strip withsurge protectorReading materialRefrigerator(4.2 cubic feet .or smaller)Safety pinsSewing kitSilverwareSports equipmentStationeryStereoSunglassesTelevision(17” or smaller)UmbrellaWhat Not to BringAir conditionerCoffeemakerCup warmerExterior TV/radio aerialExtension cord(power stripwith surge protectorpermitted)Furniture(including loft bedsand waterbeds)Gas grillHalogen, highintensityquartz, .and torchiere lightHot plateIndoor grillOpen-flamecooking device orheating unitPetsSpace heaterSteamerToaster/toaster oven24

Panther CentralLitchfield Towers Lobby3990 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15213www.pc.pitt.eduPanther CentralWe’re at your service.Whatever questions you have about campus services, .from arugula to zip codes, turn to Panther Central first.Call, stop in, or log on. We’re the place for answers.Panther CentralLitchfield Towers412-648-1100www.pc.pitt.eduThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Published in cooperation with the Department of University Marketing Communications.UMC71670-0110