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Arrival and Accommodations

Provost Academy Early Move-In Guide

As a Provost Academy student, you can choose to move into your residence hall on either Saturday, August 10 or Sunday, August 11. Provost Academy events begin on Sunday, August 11 at 1 p.m. 

View the 2024 Provost Academy Schedule

Info for On-Campus Residents

Move-in Days and Times

Saturday, August 10: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

Sunday, August 11: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ET 

Move-in Details

Emailed Information: Logistics

You will receive an email from Panther Central with more specific details on Provost Academy move-in. This email will include details on unloading locations, cart stations, as well as parking information.

Wristbands

At the unloading locations and cart stations, all friends and family assisting you will receive wristbands as a security measure. All members of the group must be present at the unloading location, including the student, to receive a wristband in order to gain access to the residence halls.

Staff Assistance

Staff volunteers will be available to assist you! Please look for them at the specific unloading locations when you arrive.

Amenities

Learn about the amenities offered in your residence halls. We're committed to making on-campus living as safe, comfortable, and convenient as possible.

Move-in: Packing Checklist

Use this checklist to guide you as you prepare for move-in!

All Pitt first-year students will find out their residence hall and roommate(s) assignments in mid-July.

Provost Academy early arrival/move-in details will be sent out by Panther Central in early August.

University-wide Arrival Guide

Welcome! Visit the Pitt Arrival website to gain access to checklists and how-to guides for everything you need to know for Pitt move-in!

Commuter Students and Off-campus Residents

Please contact us at studentsuccess@pitt.edu if you have questions regarding parking or living arrangements during the week-long Provost Academy events.

Resources for All Incoming Students
Meals
  • $30 in Panther Funds will be loaded to the student's Panther Card (Student ID) for use when Provost Academy meals are not provided and until meal plans begin.
  • On Sunday, August 11, students and families will be provided hors d'oeuvres during the Welcome Reception, and students will be provided dinner.
  • Meals will be provided at the Schenley Café Dining Hall for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, during Provost Academy week.
  • On Saturday, August 17, students will be provided a catered brunch at the Academic Presentations Brunch.
  • If you have a meal plan, you can begin using it on Sunday, August 18.
Panther Card

Don't forget to bring your Panther Card (Student ID), which will be mailed to you prior to your arrival to campus.

Your Panther Card gives you access to your residence hall, meal plan, and so much more!

Students must submit their photo online prior to being mailed their Panther Card.

Getting Settled

As you get settled on campus, begin to familiarize yourself with some of Pitt’s essential services and groups!

Hotel Discounts for Families

Please note that all discount codes listed are not guaranteed and will be applied based on the availability of rooms and hotel’s ability to honor that rate on the date you reserve.

The Oaklander Hotel, A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel

Location: On campus, 0.3 miles from Litchfield Towers

5130 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-8500

Oaklander Website

Get 20% Off at The Oaklander Hotel

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Location: On campus, 0.5 miles from Litchfield Towers

100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-6200

Reserve Now for Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Use reservation code "universityofpitt" for a special discounted rate!

Residence Inn Oakland / University Place

Location: On campus, 0.7 miles from Litchfield Towers

3341 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-5600

Reserve Now for Residence Inn Oakland

You must enter the code “UPT” on the Special Rates dropdown menu.

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Location:

0.3 miles from Litchfield Towers

3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-2040

Hilton Garden Inn Website