Living on Campus

Your official welcome information about departments on campus, safety, important numbers, where to check in and much more.

Ruskin Hall

MOVE IN

Your check in location will be Ruskin Hall, 120 Ruskin Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Note: Check in closes at 5 p.m. If you arrive late, please make sure you contact PHUSP staff so check-in can be arranged.

At check in you will receive a Panther Utility Card (PUC) and you will need to sign that you received the card. This will give you access to your assigned residence hall and room. This card is active and valid only to your assigned residence room. You may also use it to ride Pitt Shuttles. It will not give access to PRT buses, gyms or other spaces on campus.

Linens

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Move Out

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Panther Central 24/7 Assistance

Panther Center is your go-to place for all the essentials of daily living, from finding a good meal to helping answer questions about campus. Whether you need help finding your conference location or your are locked out of your room at 3 a.m., Panther Central can help. They are dedicated to providing friendly, courteous service to current and prospective students, guests, faculty, and staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

412-648-1100

Safety and Security

Campus Shuttles and SafeRider

The following shuttles will be running during the summer:

10A
15A
25A
40A
BSPII
SafeRider

Schedules and more information

University of Pittsburgh Police

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is the third-largest law enforcement agency in Allegheny County, providing 24-hour protection for nearly 40,000 students, faculty and staff. Pitt Police cover the 132-acre Oakland campus as well as outlying facilities. To be connected to Pitt Police, dial 911 or 412-624-2121.

Emergency Notification Service

The University's emergency notification service is used to communicate with subscribers through voice, text and email messages in the event of an emergency. To receive alerts, subscribe by logging in to my.pitt.edu, click My Resources, select Emergency Notification, and follow the instructions.

Residence Hall Security

Entrances to residence halls have security desks staffed by welcome attendants who are trained in University fire safety and security procedures, control access to the residence halls by requiring that all residents and visitors properly scan in and out of the buildings.

Emergency Blue Light Phone Stations

There are emergency phones, identifiable by a blue light, located throughout campus. Pressing the red emergency button on one of these phone activates the strobe on the blue light and notifies Pitt Police dispatch of the user's location, allowing emergency personnel to respond.

Safety Tips

Carry your PUC card with you at all times.
Always keep your door and windows locked.
Do not prop open security doors.
Report suspicious persons to the University Police at 412-624-2121.
Avoid leaving valuables out in the open or unattended.
Never lend your PUC to anyone under any circumstances.
If your PUC is lost or stolen, contact Panther Central as soon as possible.
Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections whenever possible.
Check both ways before crossing the road - even on one-way streets.
Keep alert at all times and travel with a friend after dark.
Do not let anyone into University-owned housing unless they have been given authorization by the welcome attendant.

On Campus Living

Residence Hall and University Facilities

Access to facilities (i.e. gym, music, rec rooms) in the residence hall are prohibited. Summer guests will not have access to Pitt facilities such as gyms, libraries, etc. Summer guests will not be given PRT access on their PUCs.

Roommates

Roommates will be decided by the program organizer. Roommate changes can be inquired to your program organizer, who will contact the Conference Services coordinator for approval.

Assigned Floors

Summer participants are not allowed on any other floors other than the floor of their designated room. This includes common areas, bathrooms, etc. not assigned on your floor.

Room Cleanliness

Participants are responsible for their own trash removal. Housekeeping will provide each room with a complimentary trash bag at arrival but will not go into rooms to change or remove trash once the rooms are occupied. Trash rooms are located on the floor of the residence hall, or a dumpster is located outside of the building. Participants are responsible for buying their own toiletries. Housekeeping will only be providing 3 rolls of toilet paper per room. After these rolls have run out, it is up to the participants to purchase a new supply. Rooms must be kept in a cleanly state in order to avoid health risks of all occupants of the building. Excessive amounts of trash or clean up required by our staff could result in additional fees.

Laundry

Laundry rooms are located on each floor of the residence halls. Machines take Panther Funds. If your program does not provide Panther Funds to participants, you can load them onto your PUC at Panther Central.

Linen Exchanges

Linens include a fitted sheet, top sheet, thin cotton blanket, pillow, pillowcase, washcloth and towel. Linen exchange will take place on Mondays from 7 to 9 a.m. Linens (except for blanket and pillow) should be brought to the lobby and exchanged at the Conference Services Assistant table.

Damages

If damages are reported or found, the group or individual will be subject to additional fees.

Animals

The University of Pittsburgh has a strict no-pet policy in on-campus housing. For guidance and policy on service and emotional support animals please contact Disability Resources and Services.

Internet

All summer guests will have access to the Wifi network within the residence halls.

Residence Hall Amenities - allowed and prohibited appliances

The following appliances are allowed (but not included) in residence halls:

microwaves (800 watts or smaller)
refrigerators (4.2 cubic feet or smaller)
coffee makers without burners
blenders
computers
TVs, DVD players and radios
non-commercial hair dryers and hairstyling tools
electric shavers
electric toothbrushes
irons (with auto shutoff)

The following appliances are prohibited in all residence halls.

open-flame cooking devices or heating units
space heaters
air conditioners
halogen light fixtures
gas grills
extension cords (power strips with surge protectors are acceptable)
unauthorized pets
loft beds
waterbeds
exterior radio/TV aerials
controlled substances
firecrackers
ammunition
firearms or any other weapons
live cut decorations such as trees
candles

This is not an all-inclusive list, if you are unsure if an item is permitted please contact Panther Central or Conference Services.

For more information on what amenities are offered in your residence hall, visit Panther Central.

Useful Links

Campus Map: Need help finding your way around campus? Try this campus map.
Conference Services: Have questions about Conference Services?
Local Merchants: Hungry? Check out one of these local merchants.

Assisting Departments

Conference Services

Conference Services is your one-stop shop for event planning. From catering and housing to technology needs, we offer comprehensive conference and event planning services to groups and camps of all sizes. Our dedicated staff will work with you to produce an event that's both productive and enjoyable. The University of Pittsburgh Conference Services team aims to provide our guests with an environment of excellence through unique and affordable accommodation options. Our campus includes state-of-the-art facilities, exemplary customer service, and access to a vibrant city community with great restaurants, art and culture just steps away in the Oakland area. Our staff is ready to help make your summer program a success and we look forward to beginning the planning process with you!

Housekeeping

Our housekeeping staff cleans communal bathrooms, lounges, hallways and stairwells. You are responsible for cleaning your own room and the bathrooms in suites. Residents of apartment-style accommodations are responsible for cleaning their own apartments. Residents should place trash in a container lined with a plastic bag within the accommodation. Residents are responsible for disposing of their trash bags on a timely basis in the designated receptacles provided by the University.

Mail Room

Summer participants living on campus for 30 days or more have access to mailing services. Mail can be picked up at Litchfield Tower B during normal business hours. Please use the following mailing address:

"Resident Name"
c/o "Conference Name"
Litchfield Tower B
3990 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Parking and Transportation

Attendees can park anywhere they like during the summer and use the ParkMobile app to pay. The parking office will offer a discounted parking pass at $25.00 a week for conferences and camps in the summer. These passes will be for garages Posvar and OC. If guests park in Soldiers and Sailors overnight they will not be able to remove their cars between midnight and 6 a.m. Please have attendees visit the Parking Office once on campus to purchase their pass for length of their program. If you are arriving on the weekend, you will need to call the parking office by the Thursday before your arrival and order your parking pass so it can be picked up and given to you with your PUC at check in.

If your group needs to arrange group transportation at any point during your stay, please feel free to reach out to Conference Services and we can arrange that for you or assist in getting quotes for your records.

Pitt Parking Office
412-624-4034
parking@bc.pitt.edu

Dining Services

Meal Plans: Dining halls are not open during the summer.
Panther Funds: The University-sponsored Panther Funds program administered by Panther Central is a prepaid service that allows you to do more with your PUC. There are over 70 merchants in both University-affiliated and community buildings that accept Panther Funds, which cover everything from dining, laundry, mailing and shipping, to library services and parking.

Maintenance

Building Maintenance: Building superintendents and their maintenance teams are responsible for the operation and upkeep of the residence halls. Residents with questions or concerns regarding a maintenance team via the Panther Central website. Some maintenance may be needed to summer housing residence halls over the course of the summer. If there is scheduled maintenance in your residence hall, Conference Services will reach out to the program organizer to make them and their participants aware.
Maintenance Request: If your apartment/room is in need of maintenance over the course of your stay, please contact Panther Central at 412-648-1100.