Provost Academy Early Move-In Guide
As a Provost Academy student, you can choose to move into your residence hall on either Saturday, August 9 or Sunday, August 10. Provost Academy events begin on Sunday, August 10 at 1 p.m.
2025 Provost Academy schedule coming soon! Check out last year's schedule for reference linked below.
Move-in Days and Times
Saturday, August 9: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Sunday, August 10: 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.
- Ship to Pitt
Please note that Shop to Pitt is NOT AVAILABLE for early arrival students.
- 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!
Please contact us at studentsuccess@pitt.edu if you have questions regarding parking or living arrangements during the week-long Provost Academy events.
- 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 10, 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 11, through Friday, August 15, during Provost Academy week.
- On Saturday, August 16, 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 17.
- 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!
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- Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center
Location: On campus, 0.5 miles from Litchfield Towers
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-6200Reserve 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- Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Location:
0.3 miles from Litchfield Towers
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-2040