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1 anther Central anther Central U N I V E R S I T Y O F I T T S B U R G H Housing Selection rocess and Deadlines Fall Term 2014 Spring Term 2015

2 Housing Services anther Central Dear Resident Student, It is time to begin the housing application process for the school year. Every resident student must process a housing application in order to be eligible for the next year s housing selection process. This application, along with a $325 housing deposit, is to be completed online by February 1, lease take the time to read and understand this information completely. If you have any questions regarding this process, please visit or call anther Central as soon as possible. anther Central is located in the main lobby of Litchfield Towers and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The telephone number is You have received an with your personalized Housing Information that indicates whether or not you have a housing guarantee and indicates your randomly generated lottery number for guaranteed students. For those who will be selecting/choosing a roommate, you will need to know your roommate s seven-digit student identification number, also known as the eoplesoft number, as well as his or her University user name and meal plan choice for next year. The room selection process is conducted online. The room selection dates for guaranteed juniors-to-be are March 4, 5, and 6, The room selection dates for guaranteed sophomores-to-be are March 25, 26, 27, and 28, lease refer to pages 15 and 16 in this book for the date and time you will need to log on to our Web site and submit a request for a specific room. Your assigned date and time is the earliest you may access the selection site. The online selection program will remain accessible through the end of the day on March 28, 2014, for all students who did not select an assignment on their appropriate selection day. Changes to your selection can be made up to the end of business on March 28, Should you make an error or change your room preference after March 28, 2014, you may come to anther Central to request a change to your selection. Any changes made will be based upon room availability at the time of the change. For more information on the selection process, visit

3 Residential Options Eligible upperclass students who wish to live on campus in University housing have two options, residence halls or apartmentstyle accommodations. lease read below for more information on each. Residence halls Most resident students live in the 14 residence halls located throughout campus. The University provides every student living in a residence hall with the fundamental amenities of contemporary student life, from furniture to cable TV, and online network access, wired and wireless. Every student living in a residence hall is required to purchase a meal plan for both the fall and spring terms. There are both regular rooms and suite-style rooms in residence halls. If you desire suite-style accommodations, in addition to your housing application, you must submit a Suite and Apartment-style Application Sheet by February 6, 2014.* *lease see page 12 for more information. Apartment-style accommodations Upperclass students also can choose to live in apartment-style accommodations. Apartment-style accommodations include kitchens and dining and living areas for one to four students. The University furnishes each apartment and provides cable TV and online network access, wired and wireless. Residents in apartmentstyle accommo da tions may purchase a meal plan, although they are not required to do so. If you desire apartment-style accommodations, in addition to your housing application, you must submit a Suite and Apartment-style Application Sheet by February 6, 2014.* *lease see page 12 for more information. Important information The following pages provide a brief overview of each residence hall and the apartment-style accommodations. You also will find explanations of housing eligibility and housing guarantees in this brochure. The anther Central Web site, has additional information on University housing and the housing selection process. lease refer to pages 15 and 16 in this book for the date and time you will need to log on to the Web site and submit a request for a specific room. Your assigned date and time is the earliest you may access the selection site. The Residential Handbook is available to download and print at Off-campus living Those students who are not guaranteed University housing or who choose to live off campus can go to the Off-Campus Living Web site at for alternative housing options. Residential Options Residential Options 1

4 Residence halls Overview Residence Halls Overview Residence Halls Overview 2 Amos Hall Located in the Schenley Quadrangle, Amos Hall houses nine sororities. The 135 upperclass female residents live in suites featuring a kitchen, private bathrooms, a living room, and a chapter room. Amos Hall offers laundry facilities on each floor. Brackenridge Hall Brackenridge Hall is part of the Schenley Quadrangle. It houses 210 students in the University Honors College in four- and five-person suites. Each suite features a MicroFridge and a private bathroom. There also are a few single and double rooms in Brackenridge Hall that do not include a MicroFridge. Laundry facilities are located in the penthouse. You can learn more about the University Honors College at Bruce Hall art of the Schenley Quadrangle, Bruce Hall houses 192 freshman in fourand six-person suites. Each suite features a kitchenette with refrigerator and one or more private bathrooms. Laundry facilities are available on all floors. Bruce Hall houses one sorority located on the third floor. Forbes Hall Located on Forbes Avenue about four blocks from Litchfield Towers, Forbes Hall houses 232 first-year men and women in air-conditioned double rooms. Freshman engineering students are housed in Forbes Hall. Some of the doubles have adjoining semiprivate powder rooms. There are communal showers and a laundry area on each floor. Each wing of Forbes Hall has a study room. Forbes Hall also offers a mail center, a recreation hall on the second floor, and a rooftop patio that overlooks Forbes Avenue. Holland Hall Holland Hall is part of the Schenley Quadrangle. The hall houses 600 female students in single, double, triple, and quadruple accommodations. There is a kitchenette on each floor as well as communal bathrooms and showers. The penthouse features a lounge, study area, and laundry facilities. Litchfield Towers Tower A Litchfield Towers, located on Fifth Avenue, is the largest residential complex on the itt campus. Tower A houses 664 first-year men and women. All rooms are air-conditioned double rooms. There are communal bathrooms and showers on each floor. A TV/study lounge is on every third floor. Litchfield Towers has a fitness center, a mail center, the Market Central made-to-order restaurant venues, a Quick Zone convenience store, and the Common Grounds coffee cart. In addition, Tower A offers the option of 12 month freshmen housing so that students may remain on campus over Winter Break and throughout the summer term. For more details about 12 month housing, please contact anther Central at Tower B Tower B is the largest of the three Litchfield Towers. It houses 769 first-year men and women in air-conditioned double rooms. There are communal bathrooms and showers on each floor. All floors in Tower B are First-Year Experience Areas. A TV/study lounge is on every third floor. Litchfield Towers has a fitness center, a mail center, the Market Central made-to-order restaurant venues, a Quick Zone convenience store, and the Common Grounds coffee cart.

5 Tower C Tower C is the smallest of the three Litchfield Towers. It houses 435 upperclass in air-conditioned single rooms. There are communal bathrooms and showers on each floor. A TV/study lounge is on every third floor. Litchfield Towers has a fitness center, a mail center, the Market Central made-to-order restaurant venues, a Quick Zone convenience store, and the Common Grounds coffee cart. In addition, Tower C offers the option of 12 month upperclassmen housing so that students may remain on campus over Winter Break and throughout the summer term. For more details about 12 month housing, please contact anther Central at Lothrop Hall Located on Lothrop Street, Lothrop Hall houses 723 upperclass men and women, mostly in single and a few double rooms. Most rooms are equipped with a sink, and each wing has a communal bathroom and shower on each floor. There is a lounge on every floor in Lothrop Hall as well as a fitness center and laundry room and a mail center on the lobby level. Mark A. Nordenberg Hall Mark A. Nordenberg Hall is our newest residence hall, housing 559 first-year men and women in air-conditioned doubles and triples. Each floor will offer a large lounge area, smaller study lounges, communal bathrooms, and a laundry room. Special building features include a fitness center, a bike storage room, two music practice rooms, a print station, and wireless Internet throughout the building. The Health and Wellness Center, consisting of the Student Health Service and the University Counseling Center, will be located on the second floor of the building along with retail space, and the University harmacy, located on the first floor, is accessible from Fifth Avenue. A resident director and 18 resident assistants are on staff in Mark A. Nordenberg Hall. McCormick Hall McCormick Hall is located in the Schenley Quadrangle. It houses 132 upperclass men and women in three-, six-, and seven-person suites. Each suite features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and one or more private bathrooms. Laundry facilities are located in the penthouse. anther Hall anther Hall is located on the Upper Campus and houses 511 upperclass men and women. The air-conditioned rooms are a combination of three-person and five-person suites and doubles with private baths. There are an open lounge, study area, and laundry facilities on every floor. The common area contains the Thirst & 10 coffee cart, a meeting room, a fitness center, and a mail center. ennsylvania Hall ennsylvania Hall is located on the Upper Campus and houses 420 upperclass men and women. The air-conditioned rooms are a combination of four-person suites and doubles with private baths. There are an open lounge and laundry facilities on every floor, and the common area contains the ennsylvania erk coffee cart, a fitness center, a meeting room, and a mail center. Sutherland Hall Sutherland Hall is located on the Upper Campus. It houses 737 first-year men and women. The air-conditioned rooms are mostly doubles with semiprivate baths. There is a TV lounge or study room on each floor. The common area of Sutherland Hall includes the erch at Sutherland made-to-order restaurant facility, a Quick Zone convenience store, a computer center, the Hill O Beans coffee cart, and a mail center. Laundry facilities and meeting rooms are on the ground floor of each wing. Sutherland West is home to eligible freshman Honors College students. You can learn more about University Honors College at 3 Residence Halls Overview Residence Halls Overview

6 D U N S E I T H S T R E E T U S T. D D I I S S T. T. S S O O U U T T H H C C R R A A I I G G S S T T R R E E E E T Apartment-style Accommodations Apartment-style Accommodations Apartment-style Accommodations C A R R I L L O R O B I N S O N S T R E E T E X S T R E E T T. I N S O N S T R O B TREES ATHLETIC FIELDS 4 COST A L L E Q U I A S T R E E T Bouquet Gardens Located just a few blocks from the heart of campus, Bouquet Gardens accommodates 651 students in 172 units in nine buildings. Each air-conditioned unit includes a kitchen, living room, and dining area. arking is not available at Bouquet Gardens. In addition to the amenities listed above, each apartment in Bouquet Gardens buildings A H has four single bedrooms and two bathrooms. Building J consists of three-person apartments with one bathroom and four-person units with two bathrooms. Building J also contains a small mail center, fitness center, and indoor bike parking accessible to the entire Bouquet Gardens community. Centre laza Apartments Centre laza Apartments are located in North Oakland. The 67 units in Centre laza Apartments house 197 students. The air-conditioned apartments each house from one to three students. The kitchens include microwave ovens, disposals, and dinettes, as well as refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers. Some student parking is available and high speed internet is now available in every apartment. Forbes Craig Apartments Located across from the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Forbes Craig Apartments house the University of ittsburgh Honors College Community. The 39 apartment units accommodate 102 upperclass students in single and double bedrooms. Limited student parking is available. You can learn more about the University Honors College at Oakwood Apartments Oakwood Apartments are located between Oakland Avenue and Atwood Street, only a few blocks from the center of campus. The 18 units house 40 students in single and double bedrooms. Some student parking is available. Ruskin Hall Located a block from the Cathedral of Learning, Ruskin Hall houses 416 students in one-, two- and three-person apartments and one-person efficiency units. All units feature resident-controlled heating and air conditioning, private baths, and kitchens. There are laundry facilities on every floor, while the main laundry area and fitness center are located on the ground level. Map of residence halls and apartments Residence halls are labeled in bold type. Apartment-style living facilities are labeled in regular type. FHOUS I I I I I I R E H T FRAT D N A L M E V I R D D A R R A G H S T R E E T DSAC SALK SUTHD I V E C H E S T E R F I E L D R O A D CNTR T E R R A C E S T R E E T BSTWR MONF VA FRAT ANTH H A L K E T S FOBL B R A C K E N R I D G E SCAIF V I C T O R I A S T. T. EEI E U N VICTO KAU HILL I V ALLEQUIA STREET FRAT E R S AHLL I T Y D E S O T O S T R E E T RESB LOTH L O T H R O RANGO USB BST3 TDH C O L T A R T FALKS FALKS Fraternity Complex BLDG5 D R RESB-S OXFRD I V E FALKC M c K E E L. WYNDH LRDC V E R S I U N I EBERL Y T I S R E V I N U ALLEN N. BOUQUET T STREET F I F T H A V E N U E AVLN AVLN V E D R I T Y VNGRF UBHL OEH OEH S E M L E A R K M A N A V E. CHVRN V I R D GSCC O ' H A R A S T R E E T BENDM ENGUD LOEFF M E T H A C K E R A Y S T. FRICK MDART IROQU IROQU THAW F O R B E S A V E N U E VALE VALE FRTOW FRTOW M E Y R A N AV AV E. SRCC OSC THACK UNIVERSITY LACE LACE C UCLUB RES L O U I S A S T R E E T SOSAM Mark A. Nordenberg Hall SENSQ BOOK B TOWRS TOWRS A M S E N N O T T S T. M O A K L A N D A V E N U E A T W O O D S T R E E T L Y T T O N A V E N U E B I G E L O W B O U L E V A R D HOLLD B I G E L O W B O U L E V A R D AMOS AMOS BRACK LAW G F H E Oakwood Apartments MCCOR BRUCE LAWRN BQGRS UCTR WU T E N N Y S O N A V E. AA AA HOLDY HLMAN S. B O U Q U E T S T R E E T C D B A. R CRAWF CRAWF R U S K I N A V E N U E ALUM F I F T H A V E N U E WWH LANGY LANGY SCHENLEY M E E L N C T R E E T CL MERVS BAST CLA CLA T E Bouquet Gardens J DR. STEH STEH DR IS N. B E L L L L E E F F I I E E L L D D S.. B B E E L L L L E E F F I I E E L L D D A A V V E E.. M M MUSIC Ruskin Hall CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING M BELLTL HEINZ HEINZ LOGCB F O R B E S A V E N U E SCHENLEY LAZA SCHENLEY DR. DR. EXT. DR. SCHENLEY J O N C A I R E S T R E E T OST OST S O N S T. DR. CR WEBSR MELLI BELLH FKART FKART N D A R Y S S S O O U U T T H H T T H H R R I I D D G G E E H E N R Y S T. W I N T H R O S T. F I L M O R E S T. CHDEV F I F T H A V E N U E CARNG R T E E T SAUL UTDC RAND CRAIG BE FBCRG Forbes Craig LUC Apartments B O U N D A R Y S THO S C H E N L E Y B R I D G E SCHENLEY ARK C E N T R E A V E. W A L L I N G F O R D B A Y A R D E L L S W O R T H D E E V V O O N N S S H H I I R R E E CRGSQ JUC M O O R R E E W W O O O O D D CENTRE LAZA A A M M B B E E R R S S O O N N SAUL

7 What dates do I need to remember? February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014 February 6, 2014 February 12, 2014 February 19, 2014 February 21, 2014 February 25 27, 2014 March 4 6, 2014 The $325 deposit must be paid and Housing Application must be submitted online. LLC applications due. Fraternity/ sorority rosters are due to anther Central. Additional LLC/Honors information sent to applicants. Suite and apartment-style retention and selection forms are due to anther Central. Room/suite and apartment-style retention takes place online. anther Central posts the suite and apartment-style selection schedule online at 5 p.m. Resident assistant notifications are sent by Residence Life. Suite and apartment-style selection takes place online. Guaranteed juniors-to-be room selection takes place online. March 25 28, 2014 Guaranteed sophomores-to-be room selection takes place online. Dates to Remember Dates to Remember 5

8 Am I eligible to participate in the resident housing application process? You are eligible if you meet all three of the requirements below: 1. You are a current and continuing full-time undergraduate student. 2. You are currently a resident student in one of our residence halls or apartment-style accommodations. 3. You have no outstanding financial obligations or other holds against your student account. Housing Eligibility and Guarantee Housing Eligibility and Guarantee Do I have a pending housing guarantee? rospective freshmen who are admitted for the fall term and pay their $300 enrollment fee by May 1 and their $325 housing deposit by their designated due date are guaranteed on-campus housing. This guarantee is good for three years, provided that all housing application and deposit deadlines for each subsequent year have been met. You received an to your pitt.edu account that states whether or not you are a guaranteed student. If you believe you are entitled to a pending housing guarantee but find your Housing Information Sheet does not state such, contact anther Central immediately. To keep your housing guarantee valid for the next year ( ) you must meet the housing application processing and deposit deadline of February 1, Requirements for a pending housing guarantee Freshmen who currently live in the residence halls and who, upon entering the University, paid their tuition deposit on or before May 1, 2013, have a pending guarantee. Sophomores who currently live in the residence halls or apartment-style accommodations and who, upon entering the University, paid their tuition deposit on or before May 1, 2012, and met their renewal housing deposit and application deadline of February 1, 2013, have a pending housing guarantee. Other students with a pending guarantee include chancellor s scholars, residential consultants, resident assistants for , full-scholarship athletes, and students with physical disabilities. Greek organization member students can gain a guarantee of housing to their specific Greek organization housing unit. This guarantee is limited to the total number of accommodations in the unit. In order to obtain this guarantee, your president must notify anther Central by February 1, 2014, of your intent to reside in the unit. Your housing deposit and application must be received at anther Central by February 1,

9 What if I don t have a guarantee? For any senior or other nonguaranteed student, we encourage you to submit your housing application and deposit payment by the due date of February 1, 2014, so that if beds do become available, you will be eligible to secure one. Once the online selection process is complete, anther Central will determine availability of beds and will contact you through your University account or personal phone number. lease note that the phone number we have on file is sent from the Office of the University Registrar. lease follow up with that office to verify the validity of your number. Students will be contacted when space becomes available. We encourage non-guaranteed students to sign up for the housing wait list as the deposit is fully refundable if you do not get placed in on-campus housing. If you have any questions about the housing waitlist process please contact anther Central at Any student who does not have a housing guarantee and who has concerns about next year s housing may visit the Off-Campus Living Web site at for alternate housing options. How do I process my housing application? First, each student must pay a $325 housing deposit online at my.pitt.edu. You must submit your completed housing application with payment online by February 1, The steps detailed in the instructions for processing your housing contract sheet must be completed by February 1, 2014, in order for your application to be processed and considered to be completed on time. If you receive a full scholarship or a full financial aid package, you may have your $325 deposit deferred. Contact anther Central for more information. You will be required to submit verification of your full scholarship or full aid package. The payment of the deposit and the submission of the receipt and housing application must be completed by February 1, There are no exceptions, nor will any extensions be provided. Failure to meet this date will result in the loss of any and all guarantees. The housing application is for both fall term 2014 and spring term Subject to limited exceptions, your submission of the housing application and participation in the room selection/ assignment process indicate your contractual agreement to remain in housing residence for fall term 2014 and spring term Housing Eligibility and Guarantee Housing Eligibility and Guarantee 7

10 What is the housing selection index number? You will find a housing selection index number via the Housing Selection rocess sent to your pitt.edu account. This is a unique number within the range of the total number of current residents and is randomly generated for each current resident student. What is the wait list? If you are not guaranteed but are interested in housing for next year, it is important that you process your deposit and housing application in a timely manner. While there is no deadline for completed applications, students will be offered housing accommodations in the order of the date they returned their housing application as space becomes available. It is important that all your contact information is updated with the registrar so that anther Central is able to reach you properly. Housing Selection Index Number/Wait List Housing Selection Index Number/Wait List 8

11 What do I need to know if I will be a sophomore? Your housing application will indicate if you are eligible for guaranteed housing as follows: 1. Sophomores-to-be who paid their tuition deposit prior to May 1, 2013: The Housing Selection rocess sent to your pitt.edu account indicates that you are a guaranteed student. You must process your housing application and deposit by the due date of February 1, 2014, to be guaranteed housing. Your housing selection index number will be used to determine the order in which you select your room. If you will be a sophomore and your Housing Selection rocess states that you are not a guaranteed student, refer to the Housing Eligibility and Guarantee section of this brochure. 2. You will participate in the selection process in order of academic class and then housing selection index number. 3. Roommates may choose to live together provided everyone has a housing guarantee and a valid housing selection index number. The roommate with the lowest housing selection index number can log on at the scheduled time and select a room for all of the roommates. The individual making the selection must have the seven-digit student identification number, also known as the eoplesoft number, as well as the University user name and meal plan choice for next year for each roommate. 4. Roommates with different academic class status may choose to live together, provided all have a housing guarantee. The roommate with the highest academic class status can log on at the scheduled time and select a room for all of the roommates. The individual making the selection must have the seven-digit student identification number, also known as the eoplesoft number, as well as the University user name and meal plan choice for next year for each roommate. 5. Any person who has a housing guarantee and a valid housing selection index number, has paid the $325 deposit, and has processed a housing application for next year but is unable to select a room between March 25 and 28, 2014, should contact anther Central before 5 p.m. on March 28, Once again, room selection will occur online this year. For room selection, you will need to select your room at the designated time or at your earliest convenience afterward. anther Central will assign a room to any guaranteed student who does not participate in room selection, based on availability. 7. If you are interested and eligible to retain your room, the room retention process will take place online on February 12, lease read further for room retention eligibility details. Guaranteed sophomores-to-be room selection schedule Sophomores-to-be will select their rooms online on March 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2014, at my.pitt.edu. Refer to Schedule B at the back of this brochure for your specific selection time based on your housing selection index number. More information is available at What Sophomores-to-Be Need to Know What Sophomores-to-Be Need to Know 9

12 What Juniors-to-Be Need to Know What Juniors-to-Be Need to Know What do I need to know if I will be a junior? Your housing application will indicate if you are eligible for guaranteed housing as follows: 1. Juniors-to-be who paid their tuition deposit prior to May 1, 2012, and met their financial deposit and housing application deadlines of February 1, 2013: Your Housing Selection rocess sent to your pitt.edu account indicates that you are a guaranteed student. You must process your housing application and deposit by the due date of February 1, 2014, to be guaranteed housing. Your housing selection index number will be used to determine the order in which you select your room. If you will be a junior and your Housing Selection process states that you are not a guaranteed student, refer to the Housing Eligibility and Guarantee section of this brochure. 2. You will participate in the selection process in order of academic class and then housing selection index number. 3. Roommates may choose to live together provided everyone has a housing guarantee and a valid housing selection index number. The roommate with the lowest housing selection index number can log on at the scheduled time and select a room for all of the roommates. The individual making the selection must have the seven-digit student identification number, also known as the eoplesoft number, as well as the University user name and meal plan choice for next year for each roommate. 4. Roommates with different academic class status may choose to live together, provided all have a housing guarantee. The roommate with the highest academic class status can log on at the scheduled time and select a room for all of the roommates. The individual making the selection must have the seven-digit student identification number, also known as the eoplesoft number, as well as the University user name and meal plan choice for next year for each roommate. 5. Any person who has a housing guarantee and a valid housing selection index number, has paid the $325 deposit, and has processed a housing application for next year but is unable to select a room between March 4 and 6, 2014, should contact anther Central prior to 5 p.m. on March 28, Once again, room retention and room selection will occur online this year. Room retention takes place online on February 12, lease note: In order to be eligible for Suite Retention, you must submit a Suite Retention form to anther Central by February 6, lease note that Room Retention does not require a form. For room selection, you will need to select your room at the designated time or at your earliest convenience afterward. anther Central will assign a room to any guaranteed student who does not participate in room selection, based on availability. Guaranteed juniors-to-be room selection schedule Juniors-to-be will select their rooms online on March 4, 5, and 6, 2014, at my.pitt.edu. Refer to Schedule A at the back of this brochure for your specific selection time based on your housing selection index number. More information is available at 10

13 Are any other students guaranteed housing? In addition to the incoming freshmen who are guaranteed housing, there are other categories of students who are guaranteed housing, provided they pay the $325 deposit and process their housing application by the due date of February 1, These include resident assistants, residential consultants, fullscholarship athletes, chancellor s scholars, and students with physical disabilities. Your academic class and housing selection index number will be used to determine the order in which you will select your room. Other guaranteed students room selection schedule Other guaranteed students will select their rooms according to their academic class online at my.pitt.edu. Refer to Schedule A or B at the back of this brochure for your specific selection time based on your housing selection index number. More information is available at Students who are members of Greek organizations can gain a guarantee of housing to their specific Greek organization housing unit. This guarantee is limited to the total number of accommodations in the unit. In order to obtain this guarantee, your president must notify anther Central by February 1, 2014, of your intent to reside in the unit. Your housing deposit and application must be received at anther Central by February 1, Am I eligible to participate in the room retention or selection process? You are eligible if you paid the $325 deposit, met the housing application deadline, and have both a housing guarantee and a valid housing selection index number. Can I remain in my current room? As long as you are eligible to participate in room retention, you can retain your current room assignment by participating in the room retention process, which takes place online, February 12, You must officially reside in the room you wish to retain. The University reserves the right to designate currently occupied rooms as unavailable. If you retain your room, you will not be eligible to participate in room or suite/apartment-style selection. Other Guaranteed Students/Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations Other Guaranteed Students/Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations 11

14 Can I select a new room? If you are eligible to participate in room selection, then you can select a new room assignment by following the room selection process for your academic class. Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations Am I eligible to participate in suite and apartment-style retention or selection? You are eligible for suite and apartment-style retention or suite and apartment-style selection if you have a housing guarantee, have paid the $325 housing deposit, and have met the housing application processing deadline. Suite and apartment-style retention Suite and apartment-style retention requires the following conditions: 1. At least 50 percent of the total suite capacity must be returning next fall and must have a housing guarantee. 2. Returning suitemates and apartmentmates will be responsible for recruiting additional persons necessary for 100 percent occupancy. All persons must have a valid housing guarantee at the time of applications. 3. Groups must complete the Suite and Apartment-style Retention form and return it to anther Central no later than February 6, If the form is approved, room retention will take place online on February 12, If these criteria are met, then you can retain your suite or apartment by following the suite and apartment-style retention process. The University reserves the right to designate currently occupied suites/apartments as unavailable for retention. You must have full occupancy in order to retain your suite or apartment Individual cancellations after retention/selection could invalidate assignments for the remaining occupants. Any suite or apartment occupant canceling after April 15, 2014, will forfeit the $325 housing deposit. anther Central retains the right to fill suite or apartment vacancies. When and where does suite and apartment-style retention take place? The group of students must first complete a Suite and Apartment-style Retention form. Forms will be available at anther Central beginning on January 3, This documentation must be returned to anther Central by February 6, If the form is approved, room retention will take place online on February 12, Suite and apartment-style selection To be eligible for suite and apartment-style selection, the number of students must equal the designated suite or apartment capacity. A student may only participate as a member of one group. Any student found to be a part of more than one group voids suite selection for the members of all associated groups. Each group is required to complete a Suite and Apartment-style Selection Application Sheet and to nominate a repre sentative. The application sheets will be available at anther Central on January 3, 2014, and are due back at anther Central no later than February 6, * Important: If students currently living together as part of a suite want to retain the suite but no longer want to live together, all students in the suite must follow the normal Suite Selection process. 12 A bid process is used to determine suite and apartment-style selection based upon the information provided on the Suite and Apartment-style Selection Application Sheet. Each student of the suite or apartment group

15 is given points for his or her class standing as follows: juniors = 3 points, sophomores = 2 points. anther Central determines the selection order among the groups based upon the highest bid total. The lowest housing selection index number in each group is used to break ties among groups. On February 18, 2014, at 5 p.m., anther Central will post a schedule at the office and online at indicating when each group is scheduled for suite and apartment-style selection. Suite and apartment-style selection takes place online on February 25, 26, and 27, Group representatives must be prepared to make suite, apartment, room, and meal plan selections for all students. Students who are unable to participate in the suite and apartment-style selection process may participate in room selection with their appropriate class. Living LEARNING Communities When you select an accommodation in a special living community, you must sign an agreement to abide by the established guidelines and programs of that community. You can obtain more detailed information regarding the criteria for the special living communities from the Office of Residence Life, located on the ninth floor of the William itt Union, or online at Note: Students interested in living in the University of ittsburgh Honors College Community in Forbes Craig Apartments or Brackenridge Hall can learn more about this option and download an application at Students who have been approved to live in Forbes Craig Apartments or Brackenridge Hall will be contacted directly by the University Honors College with detailed room selection instructions. Areas excluded from room/suite and apartment-style retention and room/suite and apartment-style selection Brackenridge Hall: Bruce Hall: Centre laza: Forbes Hall: Holland Hall: Litchfield Tower A: Litchfield Tower B: Litchfield Tower C: Lothrop Hall: Nordenberg Hall: anther Hall: ennsylvania Hall Sutherland Hall: All floors are honors college housing. Floor 3, sorority. Floors 4-11 are First Year Experience areas. Rooms , , 210 are not available. All floors are First Year Experience areas. All floors are First Year Experience areas. All floors are First Year Experience areas. All floors are First Year Experience areas. Floors 9-12 are not available. Floor 13 is not available. All floors are First Year Experience areas. Ground floor and floors 1, 2, and 3 are not available. Floors 2, 3, 4, and 5 are not available. Sutherland East and West contain First Year Experience areas. Each residence hall contains designated Americans with Disabilities Act rooms that are excluded from selection. 13 Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations/Excluded Rooms and Available Buildings Retention of Rooms, Suites, and Apartment-style Accommodations/Excluded Rooms and Available Buildings

16 What buildings are included in the process? The University is able to accommodate 7,939 undergraduate students. The facilities available are as follows: Building ermanent beds Amos Hall 135 Bouquet Gardens** 651* Brackenridge Hall 210 * Buildings available for suite and apartmentstyle selection ** Residents in these buildings are not required to have a meal plan but may do so voluntarily. Residents in all of the other buildings listed must purchase a meal plan. Excluded Rooms and Available Buildings Excluded Rooms and Available Buildings Bruce Hall 192 Centre laza** 197* Forbes Craig** 102 Forbes Hall 232 Fraternity Complex 211 Holland Hall 600 Litchfield Tower A 664 Litchfield Tower B 769 Litchfield Tower C 435 Lothrop Hall 723 Mark A. Nordenberg Hall 559 McCormick Hall 132* lease see the Residence Hall Living brochure found at ResidenceHallLiving 2014_2015_000.pdf for a complete description of rooms and amenities found in each of the listed buildings. Oakwood** 40* anther Hall 511* ennsylvania Hall 420* Ruskin Hall** 416* Sutherland Hall 740 Total 7,939 14

17 Schedule A Guaranteed juniors-to-be room selection schedule March 4, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time March 5, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time March 6, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time :15 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :45 9 a.m :15 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :45 10 a.m :15 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :45 11 a.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon Noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 1 p.m :15 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :45 2 p.m :15 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :45 3 p.m :15 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :45 4 p.m :15 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :45 5 p.m :15 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :45 9 a.m :15 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :45 10 a.m :15 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :45 11 a.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon Noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 1 p.m :15 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :45 2 p.m :15 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :45 3 p.m :15 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :45 4 p.m :15 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :45 5 p.m :15 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :45 9 a.m :15 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :45 10 a.m :15 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :45 11 a.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon Noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 1 p.m :15 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :45 2 p.m :15 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :45 3 p.m :15 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :45 4 p.m :15 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :30 4:45 p.m and up 4:45 5 p.m. Selection Schedules Selection Schedules 15

18 Schedule B Guaranteed Sophomores-to-be room selection schedule March 25, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time March 26, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time March 27, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time March 28, 2014 Housing Selection Selection Index # Time :15 8:30 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :15 8:30 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :30 8:45 a.m :45 9 a.m :45 9 a.m :45 9 a.m :45 9 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :15 9:30 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :30 9:45 a.m :45 10 a.m :45 10 a.m :45 10 a.m :45 10 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :15 10:30 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :30 10:45 a.m :45 11 a.m :45 11 a.m :45 11 a.m :45 11 a.m. Selection Schedules Selection Schedules :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 1 p.m p.m. 1:15 p.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 p.m. 1 p.m p.m. 1:15 p.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 p.m. 1 p.m p.m. 1:15 p.m :15 a.m :15 11:30 a.m :30 11:45 a.m :45 a.m. noon noon 12:15 p.m :15 12:30 p.m :30 12:45 p.m :45 p.m. 1 p.m p.m. 1:15 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :15 1:30 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :30 1:45 p.m :45 2 p.m :45 2 p.m :45 2 p.m :45 2 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :15 2:30 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :30 2:45 p.m :45 3 p.m :45 3 p.m :45 3 p.m :45 3 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :15 3:30 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :30 3:45 p.m :45 4 p.m :45 4 p.m :45 4 p.m :45 4 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :15 4:30 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :30 4:45 p.m :45 5 p.m :45 5 p.m :45 5 p.m :45 5 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 p.m :15 5:30 p.m :15 5:30 p.m :15 5:30 p.m :15 5:30 p.m :30 5:45 p.m :30 5:45 p.m :30 5:45 p.m :30 5:45 p.m :45 6 p.m :45 6 p.m :45 6 p.m and up 5:45 6 p.m. 16

19 Important Housing Dates and Guidelines for itt resident students Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday February Additional LLC/ Honors information 3 4 apartment-style retention 7 8 sent to applicants. 6 Suite and and selection forms are due to anther Central. 1 The $325 deposit must be paid and the housing application must be submitted online; LLC/ Honors applications due; fraternity/ sorority rosters are due to anther Central Room/suite and apartment-style retention takes place online anther Central posts the suite and 20 apartment-style selection schedule online at 5 p.m. 21 Resident assistant notifications are sent by Residence Life Suite and apartment-style selection takes place online. 26 Suite and apartment-style selection takes place online. 27 Suite and apartment-style selection takes place online. 28 March Guaranteed 2 3 juniors-to-be room juniors-to-be room juniors-to-be room 7 8 selection takes place online. 5 Guaranteed selection takes place online. 6 Guaranteed selection takes place online Guaranteed 24 sophomores-to-be sophomores-to-be sophomores-to-be sophomores-to-be room selection takes place online. 26 Guaranteed room selection takes place online. 27 Guaranteed room selection takes place online. 28 Guaranteed room selection takes place online. Visit for full selection details.

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