Residential Handbook 2015–16 WELCOME

Welcome to University of on-campus housing! Whether you are living in a residence hall, apartment-style accommodation, or fraternity complex, you are one of over 7,900 undergraduate students residing on campus, and your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us. It is our priority to ensure that your time in on-campus housing is one of many positive and rewarding experiences here at Pitt.

The purpose of this Handbook is not only to provide you with a comprehensive reference for living on campus, but also to advise you of the policies for residing in University housing. This Handbook is not, and does not, create a contract.

Upon electronically signing your Housing and Dining Services Contract (Contract), you agreed to, among other things, abide by the policies, rules, and regulations set forth in this Handbook and any other official University publications, including, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures. Communal campus living can be a great college experience, but with your decision to do so comes a responsibility to abide by the rules necessary for the safety and enjoyment of all. With your cooperation, this goal will be met.

This Handbook is divided into two sections. The first section (Everyday Living) addresses matters specifically related to your occupancy of University housing. The second section (Resources and Services) provides other useful information pertaining to the University. Each section has been organized alphabetically for easy reference.

If you have any questions or need any additional assistance, please feel free to contact Panther Central at 412-648-1100, [email protected], or www.pc.pitt.edu. Have a productive and enjoyable school year, and do not hesitate to let us know how our programs, services, and facilities can better serve you. . Section I Everyday Living Article # Page # 1. Access...... 1 36. Information Center...... 13 2. Alcohol Policy...... 1 37. Insurance...... 13 3. Appliances...... 1 38. Judicial System...... 13 4. Application/Assignment...... 2 39. Keys...... 13 5. Cable Television...... 2 40. Laundry...... 14 6. Cancellation...... 2 41. Living Learning Communities...... 14 7. Check-in...... 2 42. Lost and Found...... 17 8. Check-out...... 3 43. Mail Service...... 17 9. Cleaning...... 3 44. Maintenance and Repairs...... 19 10. Community Living...... 3 45. Meal Plans...... 20 11. Computer Support...... 4 46. Policy for Medical Waste Disposal...... 22 12. Conduct...... 4 47. MicroFridge...... 22 13. Contract...... 4 48. Missing Student Protocol...... 22 14. Cooking...... 4 49. Noise...... 23 15. Criminal Disclosure...... 5 50. Occupancy...... 23 16. Damages...... 5 51. Panther Card...... 24 17. Deadline...... 5 52. Panther Central...... 25 18. Deposit...... 5 53. Panther Funds...... 26 19. Dining Services, Dept. of...... 5 54. Payments...... 27 20. Directory...... 7 55. Pets...... 27 21. Eligibility...... 7 56. Prohibited Items and Activities...... 27 22. Emergency Calls...... 7 57. Property Management, 23. Emergency Notification Service...... 7 Department of...... 28 24. Emergency Preparedness...... 7 58. Quiet Hours...... 28 25. Extermination...... 7 59. Recycling...... 28 26. Fire Safety...... 8 60. Residence Life...... 29 27. Firearms, Dangerous 61. Residence Life Staff...... 29 Articles, and Substances...... 9 62. Resident Student Association...... 29 28. Furniture...... 9 63. Get Connected...... 29 29. Guests and Visitors...... 9 64. Right of Entry...... 30 30. Harassment...... 9 65. Roommates...... 30 31. Health Service...... 10 66. Security...... 30 32. Holidays and Break Periods...... 10 67. Signs and Banners...... 31 33. Housekeeping...... 10 68. Smoking...... 31 34. Housing 69. Solicitation...... 31 a. Eligibility...... 11 70. Student Code of Conduct b. Guarantee...... 11 and Judicial Procedures...... 31 c. Application...... 11 71. Students with Disabilities...... 32 d. Deposit...... 12 72. Substance/Drug Abuse...... 32 e. Deadline...... 12 73. Telephone Service...... 32 f. Contract...... 12 74. Thrown Objects...... 32 g. Selection...... 12 75. Trash...... 32 h. Freshman Assignment...... 12 76. University Policies...... 32 i. Cancellation...... 12 77. Vandalism...... 32 35. Housing Services, Dept. of...... 12 78. Visitation Policy...... 32 Section II Resources and Services Article # Page # 1. Athletics...... 34 7) Pitt Program Council...... 47 2. Bicycles and Vehicles...... 34 8) PittTV...... 47 3. Buses...... 34 9) Student Government Board...... 47 4. Computing Resources...... 34 10) StudentOrganizations...... 47 5. Counseling...... 36 11) Student Organization...... 6. Emergency Phones...... 36 Resource Center...... 47 7. Extreme Weather/ 12) Student Volunteer Outreach...... 47 Emergency Conditions...... 36 13) University Association 8. Fraternities and Sororities...... 36 of Chaplaincies...... 47 9. Getting Home...... 36 14) ...... 47 10. Government...... 36 15) WPTS-FM Radio (92.1)...... 48 11. ...... 37 28. Student Union...... 48 12. Intramurals and Recreation...... 37 29. The University Store 13. Library...... 39 on Fifth/Pitt Shop...... 48 14. Maps...... 39 30. Ticket Office...... 50 15. Parking, Transportation, 31. Transportation...... 50 and Services...... 39 32. University Libraries...... 50 16. Photocopies...... 40 33. University Police...... 51 17. PITT ARTS...... 40 34. Yearbook...... 51 18. Pitt News...... 40 35. Maggie & Stella’s...... 51 19. Pitt Program Council...... 41 20. Pitt Promise...... 41 Appendices 21. Pitt Radio WPTS-FM...... 41 A. Academic Calendar/ 22. PittTV...... 41 Important Dates...... 52 23. Police...... 41 B. Map and Building 24. Recreation...... 41 Abbreviations...... 53 25. Religious Affiliations...... 41 C. Frequently Called 26. Sexual Assault...... 41 Numbers...... 54 27. Student Affairs, Division of a. Career Development...... 42 b. Counseling Center...... 43 c. Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development...... 43 d. Disability Resources and Services..... 44 e. International Services, Office of...... 44 f. Residence Life...... 44 g. Student Health Service...... 45 h. Student Conduct...... 45 i. Student Life, Office of...... 46 1) Commuter Student Programs...... 46 2) Family Weekend...... 46 3) Parent and Family Resources...... 46 4) First Year Experience...... 46 5) Panther Prints...... 46 6) Pitt News, The...... 46 1. Access Access for Visitors/Guests The information below pertains to access as Visitors and guests at residence halls (includ- it relates to admittance through the main door ing residents of other halls), as well as to your residence building and not to your Centre Plaza, J, and individual room or apartment. For access and Forbes Craig apartments, to your individual accommodation, please are permitted access subject to the rules set refer to Section I, Article 39 (Keys) in this forth in the residence hall visitation policy. Handbook. Please refer also to Section I, Article 39 Access for residents is controlled via informa- (Keys), Article 66 (Security), and Article 78 tion that is stored on your Panther Card. (Visitation Policy) in this Handbook.

All University Housing 2. Alcohol Policy EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Accommodations In accordance with state law, For your safety and security, residents are only residents 21 years of age or older are permitted access only to the buildings in permitted to possess, consume, or trans- which they reside. Students who do not port alcoholic beverages in University hous- reside in a building must be signed in as ing. Residents are responsible and legally guests. accountable for their actions and the actions of their visitors, including any damages or The main entrance to each residence hall injuries resulting from their actions during (including House 8 and House 9) and apart- or after the consumption of alcoholic bever- ment-style building (with the exception of ages. Please refer to the Alcohol Policy in Bouquet Gardens A-H and the Fraternities), is your copy of the Student Code of Conduct staffed with a security guard (herein referred and Judicial Procedures. to as a welcome attendant), 24 hours daily, throughout the academic year. All residents Note: No alcohol is permitted in Towers A and must have the welcome attendant swipe their B, Bruce, House 8, House 9, Holland, Forbes, Panther Card through a card reader to verify Nordenberg, and Sutherland Halls as they are their residence in that building. Once you are exclusively first-year residences. Alcohol is verified, the welcome attendant will check also prohibited in Amos Hall. your photo on the card. Residents attempt- ing to sidestep this procedure or to gain entry 3. Appliances through other means, including fraudulent or improper use of the Panther Card, will be Residence Halls subject to disciplinary action. The following appliances are permitted in all residence halls: The main entrance to the fraternity houses, • Microwaves Bouquet Gardens A-H and Forbes-Craig is (800 watts or smaller) equipped with an electronic locking system • Refrigerators that can be unlocked only when the assigned (4.2 cubic feet or smaller) residents swipe their Panther Card through • Coffee makers without burners the card reader. • Blenders • Computers If you are denied access to the main entrance • TVs (see section 1 article 5), DVD of your facility, call Panther Central at players, and radios 412-648-1100. If your Panther Card is lost or • Noncommercial hair dryers and hair- stolen, please refer to the instructions con- styling tools tained within Section I, Article 39 (Keys) in • Electric shavers this Handbook. • Electric toothbrushes • Irons (with auto shutoff)

1 Apartment-style Accommodations 6. Cancellation All apartments are provided with a refrigera- Please refer to Section I, Article 34 tor and stove. Each apartment in Bouquet (Housing) in this Handbook. Gardens, Centre Plaza, and Ruskin Hall is also equipped with a microwave and dishwasher. 7. Check-in All University Housing Arrival Survival Accommodations Each year, multiple departments strive to The following are prohibited: make your check-in process to University • Toaster ovens housing facilities as quick and simple as • Toasters possible. We commonly refer to this process • Hot plates as Arrival Survival. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • Cup warmers • Gas grills If you return to University housing accom- • Indoor grills modations next year, you will receive an • Steamers Arrival Survival packet containing all of the • Open-flame cooking devices or information you will need to know about heating units checking in for the fall term. You should • Space heaters receive this packet at your home address • Air conditioners by July. • Halogen or high-intensity quartz light fixtures (torchiere) and lava lamps The Arrival Survival packet contains • Extension cords (power strips with information about: surge protectors are acceptable) • Accessing your accommodation • Coffee makers with burners • Arrival dates • Rice cookers • Book Center • Induction cooktops • Carts • Computers and TVs Please refer also to Section I, Article 47 • Dining facilities (MicroFridge) and Article 56 (Prohibited • Directions to Pittsburgh Items and Activities) in this Handbook. • Instructions to view assignment • Mail service • Parking and unloading 4. Application/Assignment • Room furnishings Please refer to Section I, Article 34 (Housing) • Security in this Handbook. • Student Health Service • Student volunteers For more information, visit 5. Cable Television www.arrival.pitt.edu. Basic cable television is provided in each room or suite in every residence hall and each bedroom and/or living room in every apartment, by Inc. To receive all available channels, students must bring HD/ Digital-ready televisions that are 720p or any variety of 1080i. Digital televisions must be equipped with QAM tuners. Rooms in Nordenberg Hall and Bouquet J living rooms are equipped with televisions. For service issues, please refer to the Panther Central Web site, www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/amenities.php. 2 8. Check-out Please refer also to Section I, Article 16 (Damages), Article 39 (Keys) in Residence Halls this Handbook. Before checking out of your accommodation, you are required to: 9. Cleaning • Leave your accommodations in broom- Please refer to Section I, Article 33 clean condition. (Housekeeping) and Article 75 (Trash) in • Clean MicroFridges and any University- this Handbook. owned appliances. • Remove all personal belongings (failure to do so may result in removal charges). 10. Community Living • Leave sealed bags of dried trash in your University housing is home to many students room. with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • Place all recyclable items in the appro- However, all students have the common priate recycling area of your residence desire to further their education at the hall. . With this in mind, it • Seal all wet and food-related garbage is essential that all are responsible members and place in the appropriate trash room of the community, thus ensuring a harmoni- of your residence hall. (Stains caused ous living environment. By living in University by such garbage being left in your room housing, you are joining a community that may result in damage charges.) is diverse academically, varied in age and • Turn off all faucets tightly. lifestyle, and multicultural in nature. In addi- • Turn off lights and lock the door. tion to upholding the residence hall policies • Complete a change of address form via and procedures, community living is essen- www.pts.pitt.edu/mailserv/index.html. tial. The “out-of-classroom” education you Mail without a forwarding address will be receive on campus is just as beneficial as returned to sender. your academic experiences. Living with one • Sign the Residence Life door hanger or more roommates and making it work— and close the door when the last resi- even enjoying the experience—can teach dent leaves the room. you a great deal about sharing, cooperating, Note: Students must leave the residence hall and negotiating with others. Keeping the at the end of the school year within 24 hours following tips in mind may help you live and after their last final exam. learn comfortably together:

Several weeks before the residence halls Complete the roomate agreement: close in the spring, you will receive a move- • Contract provided by resident assis- out brochure with more detailed informa- tants (RAs) during the first week of the tion and dates. For specific dates regarding term. residence hall closings, see Appendix A • Complete and return to the resident (Academic Calendar/Important Dates) in assistants (RA). this Handbook. Establish ground rules that everyone can Apartment-style Accommodations live by: • Decide who will clean, when and how Several weeks prior to the end of spring often. term, move-out instructions are provided • Define conditions required for ade- for all residents. Key return instructions vary quate sleep and study times. by building; details will be provided with the • Discuss use of personal and commu- move-out information. Forwarding address nity property. cards will also be provided at • Talk about when guests will be wel- that time. come and how often.

3 Consider and respect how the other feels: or city, state, or federal laws and regulations • Remember: Good communication is the may result in disciplinary action within the most essential factor in a successful University. Furthermore, criminal behavior relationship. may be subject to prosecution by local, • Listen and be patient. state, or federal authorities. • Talk about concerns immediately and openly. The creation and upholding of safe and supportive residential communities is every- Keep your sense of humor: one’s responsibility. Following the policies • Having a sense of humor does wonders and procedures in the Student Code of for keeping things in perspective. Conduct and Judicial Procedures and • Don’t sweat the small things. this Handbook, and encouraging others to do the same, are steps that you can take to Remember that your roommate(s) and you uphold community standards. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY are individuals: • Expect to have separate friends Violations of residence hall community and activities. standards and other misconduct should be reported to appropriate Residence Life staff Have an open mind: for • Always make an effort to understand, to investigation and follow-up and may be share, and to accept. handled by the Office of Student Conduct. • Be flexible, and remember that there are Repeated offenses, violations, and miscon- ways other than your way to do things. duct by nonresidents or in nonresidence areas may also be referred to the Office of Residence Halls Student Conduct for appropriate action. If conflict arises between roommates, residents Students are responsible for knowing and are encouraged to inform their resident assis- observing University policies as set forth in tant (RA) of the situation and seek assistance University publications, such as the Student for resolving the problem. If needed, the RA will Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures review further options available to the residents and this Handbook. and may refer the situation to the resident director (RD) if necessary. 13. Contract Please refer also to Section II, Article 27.f. Please refer to Section I, Article 34 (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this (Housing) in this Handbook. Handbook. 14. Cooking 11. Computer Support The University permits cooking only in the Please refer to Section I, Article 63 (ResNet) designated kitchen areas of University hous- and Section II, Article 4 (Computing ing. Cooking is prohibited in all other areas. Resources) in this Handbook. Please refer also to Section 12. Conduct I, Article 3 (Appliances) in this Handbook. All individual members of the on campus community are responsible for their own actions, as well as those of their guests.

Failure to comply with guidelines as set forth in the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures, this Handbook, and/

4 15. Criminal Disclosure • Install a waterbed in any University housing accommodation. Residence hall students must disclose to • Mark, paint, drill into, or in any way Panther Central any felony convictions or injure, deface, or damage any wall, other convictions for sexual offenses or drug ceiling, door, frame, partition, floor, distribution, sale, or manufacture. If students wood or metalwork, wiring, fix- have any such convictions, they may not ture, plumbing, or equipment in the reside in University-owned housing with- University housing accommodation or out first obtaining written permission from building. Panther Central. Students with such convic- • Attach, in any manner, tin foil, plastic, tions must agree to assist Panther Central contact paper, or material of any type in conducting a background check and to to the walls, windows, cabinets, or adhere to any reasonable housing condi- appliances. tions placed on them in the sole discretion • Install draperies, shades, blinds, or EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY of Panther Central. Based on the nature and other materials that are visible from circumstances of past or future convictions, the exterior of the building or remove the student may be prevented or removed or alter the window treatments pro- from residing in University-owned housing. vided in the University housing accommodation. 16. Damages Tip: To avoid damage charges: think before Students are not permitted to damage you act! Ask yourself, “Could I do this University property or the property of others at home?” on the University premises.

Residents are responsible for all damages 17. Deadline done and/or any loss of University furnish- Please refer to Section I, Article 34 ings in their living and study area. Students (Housing) in this Handbook. will be liable for payment to the University for any damages. Students may also be subject to charges for any damages resulting from 18. Deposit unauthorized use, or alterations of, rooms, Please refer to Section I, Article 34 equipment, common areas, and buildings. (Housing) in this Handbook.

Removal of University furniture or placement of such in hallways, stairwells, or other com- 19. Dining Services, mon areas is subject to full replacement value Department of charges. The University’s Department of Dining Services offers students a variety of Students are responsible to pay all charges dining options. when due according to the date set by the University. For additional information, please Dining Services operates the dining facilities see the Housing Contract. listed on the following page, which are open when undergraduate classes are in session. Please show respect and For the dining facilities’ hours of operations, do not: go to www.pc.pitt.edu/dining/menus.php • Alter any part of any University housing or call the facilities at the numbers listed in accommodation or building, including Appendix C (Frequently Called Numbers) in installing locks or any type of security this Handbook. system or device. • Build or erect any outside aerials for For all dining information, go to www. radio/TV. pc.pitt.edu/dining/index.php or call Panther Central at 412-648-1100 (x8-1100), Sun.–Sat., 24 hours. 5 Facility Made-to-OrderUltimate Restaurants AccessDining PassesDining DollarsPanther FundsCredit CardsCash Market Central • • • • • • • Market To-Go • • • • • Litchfield Towers Quick Zone • • • • Litchfield Towers The Perch at Sutherland • • • • • • • Sutherland Hall Quick Zone at Sutherland • • • • Sutherland Hall Cathedral Café • • • • EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Schenley Café • • • • William Pitt Union Food Court • • • • Petersen Events Center Einstein Bros. Bagels • • • • Posvar Hall Einstein Bros. Bagels • • • • Bakery & Market • • • • Amos Hall Coffee Carts • • • • University Store Café Cup & Chaucer () Bits and Bytes (Information Science Building) Hill O’ Beans (Sutherland Hall) Bunsen Brewer () RXpresso () Simply To Go (Langley Hall) The Pennsylvania Perk (Pennsylvania Hall) Café Victoria (Victoria Building) The Side Bar () Cathedral Coffee (Cathedral of Learning) Thirst & 10 (Panther Hall) Common Grounds (Litchfield Towers)

For your convenience, all services are coordinated through:

Panther Central Litchfield Towers Main Lobby 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. (Full Service) ******* Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (Limited Service)

6 20. Directory must subscribe to this service to receive the alerts. To subscribe, go to my.pitt.edu, Please refer to Appendix C (Frequently select the Emergency Notification tab in the Called Numbers) in this Handbook. “My Resources” menu, and follow the instructions. 21. Eligibility Please refer to Section I, Article 34 (Housing) 24. Emergency in this Handbook. Preparedness The safety of our campus is of paramount 22. Emergency Calls concern. The University’s emergency pre- If you see suspicious activity on campus, paredness and response measures continu- if someone is ill or injured, or you need to ously evolve as dictated by the unfortunate,

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY report a crime or emergency, call 4-2121 from tragic events that persist in today’s world. any campus phone or 412-624-2121 from any off-campus or cellular phone. Fire alarms To learn more about the University’s plans and emergency phones are also available for preparedness in the event of a pandemic across campus. or threat to our campus, go to www.pitt. edu/emergency-preparedness.

Instructions for reporting For information about the University’s a medical emergency: emergency response guidelines, visit the Environmental Health and Safety Web site at Follow the instructions above and say, “This is www.ehs.pitt.edu. an emergency.” Stay on the line until you have To obtain recommended safety measures for given the location of the emergency. Describe active threat incidents occurring on campus, what is being done or administered—for visit www.police.pitt.edu. example, first aid or CPR. Give your name, location of accident including building, floor, Please refer also to Section I, Article room, or street, and the phone number you 22 (Emergency Calls), Article 26 (Fire are calling from or where you can be reached. Safety), Article 30 (Harassment), Article 66 Be sure your message is understood before (Security), and Section II, Article 26 (Sexual hanging up. Assault) and Article 33 (University Police) in this Handbook. Emergencies For emergencies on campus, call 25. Extermination 412-624-2121 (x4-2121). Residence Halls Please refer also to Section I, Article 24 Routine extermination is provided through (Emergency Preparedness) and Section Housing Services. If you are experiencing II, Article 33 (University Police) in this a problem, contact Panther Central at 412- Handbook. 648-1100 (x8-1100).

23. Emergency Apartment-style Accommodations Notification Service Routine extermination is provided monthly through the Department of Housing. If you The University has implemented an emer- experience pest problems call Panther gency notification service (ENS) available to Central at (412) 648-1100 and additional ser- all students, staff, and faculty. vice will be provided. Following the general In an emergency situation, University police housekeeping rules below should serve as a will deliver emergency messages via voice, deterrent to pests: text, and e-mail for up to three devices. You

7 • Wash dirty dishes immediately rather • All University housing residents must than allowing them to sit on a counter, move to the assembly place for their kitchen table, or sink. building: • Do not let food sit unwrapped on a kitchen counter, and store dry goods in Amos and McCormick—go to tightly closed containers. Lawrence Hall • All garbage should be placed in plastic Brackenridge and Bruce—go to David bags and removed from the apartment Lawrence Hall within a reasonable amount of time. It should not sit in the apartment in a Forbes—go to decaying condition. • Keep your stove and floors free of food Holland and Litchfield Towers—go to David crumbs and other debris. Lawrence Hall

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY 26. Fire Safety Lothrop—go to Victoria Hall Nordenberg—go to Alumni Hall Fire drills are held twice per year in all University housing accommodations. For Panther and Pennsylvania—go to Petersen your safety and that of others, please follow Events Center these fire safety procedures: Sutherland, Houses, and When you first move into your University Fraternities—go to Petersen Events Center housing accommodation: • Familiarize yourself with the emergency Bouquet Gardens—go to Posvar Hall lobby exit routes which are marked by exit or patio signs. Centre Plaza—go to Petersen Events Center • Find out where the fire alarm pull sta- tions on your floor are located. Forbes-Craig—go to • Memorize the layout of your University housing accommodation and exit route Ruskin Hall—go to Alumni Hall from your floor in case you need to find your way in the dark. If your building’s fire alarm sounds: • Immediately prepare to evacuate—put If you discover smoke or fire: on shoes and coat if needed and leave • Activate the fire alarm pull station near- the building immediately. est you. This will automatically notify the • Do not make phone calls to inquire University police and the Pittsburgh fire about whether it is a “real fire.” department. EVACUATE! • Close windows and doors as you leave. • Follow the evacuation route. If you • Lock your University housing accom- encounter smoke or fire, use another modation door when you leave, and route and stay low to avoid smoke. take your key/ID. • If you cannot safely exit the room or • Follow the evacuation route. Inform building, call the University police at other residents of fire as you leave. 412-624-2121. Put towels or sheets in • Use the stairs, not the . the space below the door to keep • Exit the building and do not re-enter smoke out. until you are told it is safe to do so by • Signal from your window. Do not jump! staff members or emergency personnel. Apartment dwellers will be notified by Several rules to keep things safe: appropriate University personnel when • Smoking is prohibited in all University it is safe to re-enter their buildings. buildings. • Do not obstruct sidewalks, entryways, driveways, fire lanes, corridors,

8 vestibules, passages, elevators, stair- Lounges are situated at various locations ways, or fire escapes. within University housing. The furniture and • Do not use any of the above-noted contents of lounge facilities are for the ben- areas for storing any items. efit of all residents. Removal of furniture from • Do not place any furniture on balconies, these areas is strictly prohibited. Students porches, building property, common found with common area furniture may be areas, or backyards. subject to fines and penalties, as well as • The use of supplemental heating, possible disciplinary action. cooling, or cooking devices other than what the University has provided is Non-University Furnishings prohibited. Non-University furnishings must be removed • The University will control all heating from the student’s accommodation prior to and electrical fixtures in the halls and the close of the spring term or when a stu- stairways and common areas of the

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY dent’s housing contract is otherwise termi- building. Do not tamper with nated. The University is not responsible for or interfere with personal furniture left in an accommodation these items. after the official close of University housing. • No live holiday trees are permitted. Any personal property or furniture remaining in University housing accommodations after NOTE: A person commits a criminal a student’s departure may result in additional offense if he knowingly causes a false fees to the student for expenses related to alarm of fire or other emergency, and will removal and disposal. be subject to criminal charges. In addition, turning in a false alarm will result in disci- plinary action and a $500 fine. If the build- 29. Guests and Visitors ing fire alarm sounds and students choose (Please refer to Section I, Article 78 not to evacuate, those students may face (Visitation Policy) in this Handbook. costly fines imposed by the fire department. 30. Harassment Tampering with or destroying any fire Harassment is a crime and students should safety equipment including smoke detec- immediately report an incident of harass- tors, fire extinguishers, exit signs, and fire ment to their resident director (RD) or to one doors is against the law and is treated as of the other resources listed in this section. a very serious offense. Issues of concern include, but are not limited 27. Firearms, Dangerous to: sexual, racial, and religious harassment, and harassment based on sexual orien- Articles, and Substances tation, color, ethnicity, national origin, or Please refer to Section I, Article 56 handicapped, marital, age, or veteran status. Individuals and groups can be targets of (Prohibited Items and Activities) in harassment, and it can occur via telephone, this Handbook. mail, e-mail, or face to face.

28. Furniture As stated in the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures, all students have University Furniture the right to be free from harassment and University housing accommodations are discrimination on the basis of factors listed provided as furnished accommodations. above. The University regards such behavior Students who remove University furniture as a violation of the standards of conduct will be charged full replacement value for required of all persons associated with the each piece of furniture removed from their University, such as the University’s Student accommodation.

9 Code of Conduct, Non-discrimination, 33. Housekeeping Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Anti- Residence Halls Harassment Policy Statement. Harassment The University provides bathroom clean- may also be a crime that should be reported ing, Monday–Friday, for all communal bath- to the Pitt Police at 412-224-2121. rooms and public areas of the residence halls. Communal bathrooms are defined as Victims of harassment should contact: bathrooms accessible by the entire floor, not bathrooms shared by multiple students Residence Life within a suite. Residents of suites or accom- 935 William Pitt Union modations that have private or semi-private Pittsburgh, PA 15260 bathrooms are responsible for the cleaning 412-648-1200 (x8-1200) of their bathrooms and could be subject to

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY sanctions for any health and safety condition Student Affairs caused by not cleaning. 738 William Pitt Union Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Apartment-style Accommodations 412-648-1006 (x8-1006) Apartment building common areas are main- University of Pittsburgh tained by the University. Police Department 3412 Residents are responsible for keeping their Pittsburgh, PA 15260 own bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and living 412-624-2121 (x4-2121) areas clean. All perishable food products should be stored and refrigerated in covered Please refer also to your copy of the containers. Bulk food items not requiring Student Code of Conduct and Judicial refrigeration should be kept in sealed con- Procedures. tainers with airtight lids. Please be mindful of the sanitation and cleanliness of all areas serving the apartment, including the build- 31. Health Service ing, landscaped areas, and driveways. Please refer to Section II, Article 27.g. Please do not shake any dirt out of carpets (Student Affairs: Student Health Service) in or rugs from any window, door, or balcony, this Handbook. and do not sweep any dirt into the corridors, halls, elevators, stairways, or fire exits of the 32. Holidays and building. Break Periods All University Housing All residence halls except Tower A and Accommodations Tower C are closed during the winter recess. If you have a special housekeeping request Students must leave the residence halls or problem,you can use various methods for winter recess within 24 hours after their to submit a maintenance request. Please last final exam unless they have signed a refer to Section I, Article 44 (Maintenance twelve-month housing contract for their and Repairs) in this Handbook. accommodation in Tower A or Tower C. All apartment-style accommodations are open. For holidays, breaks, and other rel- evant dates, please refer to Appendix A (Academic Calendar/ Important Dates) in this Handbook.

10 34. Housing c. Application In January, current residents will receive: a. Eligibility 1. Copy of Housing and Dining Services Only full-time undergraduate students regu- Application and Contract PDF via larly enrolled at the University, who are the e-mail age of 16 or older by August 1st of the • Contract stipulations year they sign this contract, may occupy • Specific deadline information University Housing. Students must be regis- tered for a full-time course load for the entire 2. Housing Selection Process and period of this Contract. Deadlines PDF via e-mail • Brief description of residence b. Guarantee halls and apartment-style accommodations The University of Pittsburgh currently offers a • Overview of online housing accom- EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY three-year housing guarantee to: modation selection process • Calendar of important dates Incoming Students First-year, fall term freshmen admit- 3. Personalized Information ted through the Office of Admissions and via e-mail Financial Aid whose tuition deposit and • Housing Selection Index Number will Housing and Dining Services Application be sent via University e-mail. (Application), Contract, and Deposit are received by respective due dates. • Housing Selection Index Number— indicates eligibility for available Returning Guaranteed Students housing and is a determining factor Students who have lived in University hous- for order in which guaranteed stu- ing during their first year (with ahousing dents select their accommodations. guarantee) are guaranteed housing for their second and third year if they maintain their Note: Wait list students are not guaranteed status as a full-time student and submit their University housing. Notification of possible Application, Contract, and Deposit by the housing typically does not occur until the subsequent due dates. end of June or later.

In order to maintain the housing guarantee for Applications should be submitted online the full three-year period, all Application and by the specified due date, usually early Deposit due dates must be met each year. February. Only completed Applications will Should any of these deadlines or require- be processed. ments be missed, the guarantee will auto- matically become invalid for all subsequent For your convenience, all services related to years. Applicants who cancel or fail to renew the housing application process are coordi- their University housing will forfeit their hous- nated through: ing guarantee. Once revoked, the guarantee cannot be reinstated for any reason. Panther Central Litchfield Towers Nonguaranteed Students Main Lobby Students who do not meet the requirements 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) to obtain the housing guarantee, along [email protected] with those students who forfeit their hous- ing guarantee, are nonguaranteed students. Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Nonguaranteed students may be placed on (Full Service) a wait list until University housing becomes available. A completed application and $325 ******* housing deposit is required in order to be Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. eligible for the wait list. (Limited Service)

11 d. Deposit if applicable. You will also have the opportu- nity to select roommates. Each student must pay a $325 housing deposit to Panther Central, prior to or when submitting your Application and Contract. h. Freshmen Assignment Payment can be made online via credit card Panther Central will send a “Notice of or e-check, or in person by check, cash, Assignment” to you. This notice will give Panther Funds, or money order. Except as you instructions for going online to obtain provided in the Contract, the deposit is non- your housing assignment and roommate refundable and will be applied to spring term information. fees. i. Cancellation If a student is indebted to the University for current or prior term charges, the University The Contract may be canceled by the

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY may, at its option, apply the deposit to any student only. The student must provide such outstanding indebtedness and cancel written request for cancellation to Panther the Contract. Central, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Housing and Dining Services e. Deadline Contract. Please be aware that neither oral communication with Panther Central nor The Application, Contract, and Deposit written communication with other offices must be completed by the required due date. constitutes cancellation of the Contract. Any Application received or postmarked after this date will be placed on the wait list Please refer also to Section I, Article 52 and handled on a first-come, first-served (Panther Central) in this Handbook and be basis. sure to visit www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/ index.php for more details about the hous- f. Contract ing process. All students living in University housing must electronically sign a two-term Housing and 35. Housing Services, Dining Services Contract, covering both the fall and spring terms. This contract is legally Dining Services, and binding for the entire academic year unless Panther Central, the student enters University housing during the spring term, in which case the contract is Department of binding only for the spring term. Spring term As one of over 7,900 undergraduate stu- cancellations may be granted by the University dents who are living on the Pittsburgh cam- in certain cases (i.e., graduation, University- pus, you are very important to us. We’d like approved study abroad, co-op). In the event to help make on campus living a pleasant that you wish to cancel your Contract for the part of your experience at the University. We spring term, please submit your cancellation are responsible for the operational aspects request in writing to Panther Central no later of the residence halls and apartments such as housekeeping and maintenance. than December 1. For your convenience, all g. Selection services are coordinated through: Current guaranteed resident students desir- Panther Central ing to return to University housing will partici- Litchfield Towers pate in the online selection process that takes Main Lobby place every year in March. You will be given a 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) date and time to log on to the Panther Central Web site and select a specific accommoda- Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. tion or to retain your current accommodation (Full Service) ******* 12 Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. For the majority of residents, access is (Limited Service) gained with a key card (Panther Card). Visit us at: Centre Plaza and Frat 5 residents access Website: their accommodations via hard key. All keys www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/index.php are the property of the University and can- not be exchanged or given to another person Portal: Panther Central community at or duplicated outside standard University my.pitt.edu. procedures.

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EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY electronic lock that can be unlocked only Pinterest: Panther Central (www.pinterest. when the assigned residents insert their key com/panthercentral) card (Panther Card) into the lock and enter a unique identification number (PIN) that has been programmed on the Panther Card. 36. Information Center Residents of Frat 5 will be given a hard key. There is one information center for residents, For Frat 5 lockouts, residents need to call which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a Panther Central who in turn will contact the week, when school is in session: Department of Housing personnel on duty.

Panther Central Lost or Stolen Card Keys Litchfield Towers • Students are asked to report stolen or Main Lobby lost Panther Cards to Panther Central. 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) • If you find the missing Panther Card after you have purchased a new one, Please refer also to Section I, Article 52 your old card cannot be reactivated (Panther Central) in this handbook. and refunds will not be issued. • Go to the Panther Central community 37. Insurance at my.pitt.edu and report your card Students are responsible for having adequate lost in order to deactivate the meal and appropriate insurance (i.e., homeowner’s plan and Panther Funds (if applicable) supplemental insurance) to protect against functions on your card. any loss or damage to the students’ personal • Go to Panther Central to obtain a new property while on University property. Please Panther Card—there is a $20 charge refer to your copy of the Contract. for a new card. Your new card is auto- matically programmed with the same functions that were on your old card. At 38. Judicial System this time, your old card is completely Please refer to Section II, Article 27.h. deactivated, so that if someone finds it, (Student Affairs: Student Conduct) in this he or she cannot access any functions Handbook. or services. • If you report your Panther Card missing 39. Keys online and subsequently find it before purchasing a new one, you still need to The information below pertains to a key as it go to Panther Central to get the meal relates to access to your individual accom- plan and Panther Funds portion of the modation door, but not the main door to your card reactivated. There is no reactiva- building. For main building access, please tion fee. refer to Section I, Article 1 (Access) in this Handbook. 13 • If you find the missing Panther Card Residents of Forbes-Craig, Ruskin Hall, and after you have purchased a new one, Bouquet J should go to the welcome desk your old card cannot be reactivated and in their building. The welcome attendant refunds will not be issued. will call Panther Central, at which time the student will be given an emergency access Lost or Stolen Hard Keys code that provides temporary access to their Residents of Frat 5 should report to room. Pennsylvania Hall for verification to receive a replacement key. There is a $50 fee for *Each resident is allotted three free lockouts replacement hard keys. per term; there is a $10 charge for the sub- sequent three lockouts, a $20 charge for the Lockouts* next three, and a $50 charge for any subse- quent lockouts after the ninth lockout. • All residents should report to the wel-

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY come attendent in their building for veri- Residents of Centre Plaza should go to the fication and to receive an emergency access code that will provide temporary welcome desk in their building. There is a access to their accommodation. $10 lockout fee for admittance after normal business hours. *Each resident is allotted three free lockouts per term; there is a $10 charge for the sub- sequent three lockouts, a $20 charge for the 40. Laundry next three, and a $50 charge for any subse- All University housing buildings are equipped quent lockouts after the ninth lockout. with Panther Funds operated washers and dryers, with the exception of Centre Plaza Apartment-style Accommodations and some fraternity houses, which are Each apartment, with the exception of Centre coin-operated. Washers and dryers run for Plaza, is equipped with an electronic lock that approximately 30 minutes. Please do not can be unlocked only when the assigned resi- leave laundry unattended. Malfunctioning dents insert their key card (Panther Card) into washers and dryers should be reported the lock and enter a unique personal identifi- immediately to Mac-Gray Intelligent Laundry cation number (PIN) that has been encoded Systems via its online customer service on the Panther Card. request. You can access this request form at www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/services.php. Residents of Centre Plaza are issued a hard If your problem is related to the Panther key that opens the apartment door, as well as individual bedroom doors. Funds reader, report it to Panther Central in Litchfield Towers lobby. You can also call 412-648-1100 or e-mail [email protected]. Lost or Stolen Key Cards Refer to Lost or Stolen Key Cards under Residence Halls and Fraternity Complex above. 41. Living Learning Lost or Stolen Hard Keys Communities Residents of Centre Plaza should report to the Residence Halls and Apartments welcome attendant in their building for verifi- Within some of our residence halls and apart- cation to receive a replacement key. There is ments, there are floors and even entire build- a $50 fee for replacement hard keys. ings that are designated as Living Learning Communities. These areas are for students Lockouts* who wish to live in an environment with oth- Residents of Bouquet Gardens A-H should ers who share a special academic interest: call Panther Central at 412-648-1100 to obtain an emergency access code that will allow temporary entrance to their individual accommodations.

14 Appreciation of the Arts (First-year Global Village (First-year Students Only) Students Only) The Global Village LLC provides an opportu- The Appreciation of the Arts LLC offers a nity for first–year students to gain an inter- unique residential experience for artists, per- national perspective and learn more about formers and those who appreciate the arts. global issues. The programs offered explore Students design lasting masterpieces with critical issues by blending perspectives from their peers and experience a wide range of popular culture, historical contexts and cur- arts–related programming. The opportunity to rent events. The Global Village LLC expands create is ongoing and celebrated! the Pitt journey and helps its community members become more globally educated Cultura LatinoAmericana (First-year citizens. Students Only) The Cultura Latinoamericana LLC will allow Health Sciences (First-year Students and students from a variety of cultures to come Upperclassmen) EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY together to practice and improve their The Health Sciences LLC is available to Spanish and Portuguese language skills. students planning a career in medicine or Students are immersed in these languages another health–related profession. From pre– through daily, spontaneous interaction with medicine to pre–pharmacy and rehabilitation their neighbors, as well as through organized sciences, this LLC enables residents to live, activities such as movie nights, dinners, study and socialize together. The Health guest lectures, concerts and excursions. Sciences LLC offers enhanced opportunities, such as training presentations and MCAT Emerging Leaders (First-year Students preparation workshops, to help students Only) gain a competitive edge when applying for Pitt’s Emerging Leaders program is a nine– medical school. week experiential program in which partici- pants discover and develop their personal Healthy U (First-year Students Only) capacity to be a leader. The Emerging The Healthy U LLC supports an environ- Leaders LLC provides an ongoing, exemplary ment of creating and maintaining a healthy opportunity for students to develop, hone, mind, body and spirit. Community programs and sharpen their leadership skills and abili- provide insight into a number of dimensions ties with their like–minded neighbors. Unique of healthy living, including physical activity, for the Emerging Leaders LLC, students are mental, financial and spiritual wellness. By exposed to other leadership programs and growing relationships with other students networking events with campus and area who share the values of both holistic health leaders. and wellness, residents explore all aspects of wellness; an essential element of aca- Engineering (First-year Students and demic success. Upperclassmen) By participating in the Engineering LLC, stu- Honors College (First-year Students and dents in the Swanson School of Engineering Upperclassmen) have the opportunity to live, study, take The Honors LLC is comprised of a diverse classes and socialize with their fellow floor and dynamic group of students who hail and building mates. Resident assistants are from every corner of the globe, represent sophomore and junior engineering students virtually every major and have a wide array that serve as guides and peer mentors. of interests, but share a commitment to Dedicated Swanson School of Engineering academic excellence, student involvement, faculty and staff provide time, attention and and responsible living. The Honors LLC is a resources to help each resident achieve suc- student– driven environment, where mature cess as a Pitt engineer. and creative students learn from, and chal- lenge one another, while enriching their Pitt experience.

15 Innovation and Entrepreneurship (First- One Pitt, One Planet (First-year year Students Only) Students Only) In the Innovation and Entrepreneurship LLC, The One Pitt, One Planet LLC focuses on a partnership between Pitt’s Schools of helping students explore and engage with Business, Engineering, Art & Sciences and sustainability on all levels. Students living in the Innovation Institute, students learn how to the One Pitt, One Planet community learn make an immediate impact on organizations about the three legs of sustainability; People, and society through hands–on experiences, Planet and Profit through monthly discus- learning workshops, and special projects. sions and forums with local sustainability This community cultivates innovative think- experts, community service, conservation ers, both aspiring entrepreneurs and those competitions and engagement with Pitt driving innovation within existing organiza- student environmental leaders. Students tions. Pitt’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship engage in best practices for sustainable LLC develops enterprising students who will living and learn how to model sustainable EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY build the economy of the future one idea, one behaviors for other members of their resi- new venture at a time. dence hall.

Leadership (Upperclassmen Only) Pitt Business (First-year Students and The Leadership LLC, a community offered for Upperclassmen) only upperclass students, develops and fine– Pitt Business students have the unique tunes leadership skills. Residents connect opportunity of learning alongside peers with faculty, staff and community leaders to who are taking many of the same classes learn about their approach to leadership and all while living together. Residents get a to create a network of professionals to guide jump on their business education by making them in their future educational and profes- immediate connections with Pitt Business sional endeavors. faculty, staff and fellow students. Programs are offered to expose students to area busi- Multicultural (Upperclassmen Only) nesses and internships, and shed light on The Multicultural LLC is offered for only how businesses are working to improve the upperclass students, and is based upon the Pittsburgh area. shared experiences of different people inter- acting in a multi–faceted, learning environ- ROTC (First-year Students and ment. Students have the opportunity to learn Upperclassmen) and grow through tailored programs and The ROTC LLC provides an opportunity interactions with a vibrant mixture of people for cadets to live, train and learn together. from various racial, ethnic, gender, economic Through specialized programming, students and sexual identity backgrounds. sharpen their leadership skills and build camaraderie with their fellow cadets and Nursing (First-year Students and cadets in other military branches. Upperclassmen) The Nursing LLC, conveniently located in Service to Others (First-year Students and and connected to the School of Upperclassmen) Nursing, gives residents a chance to attend The Service to Others LLC is a community medical and nursing related field trips as well of students seeking to volunteer and make as interact with accomplished nurses. a difference in their community. In addition Programs include academic review sessions, to attending Pitt organized service events, guest speakers, professional developmen- residents have the opportunity to work col- tal seminars, and movie nights, all of which laboratively to design, implement and par- contribute to students overall learning and ticipate in new community service projects in development. the Pittsburgh area. Students with a passion for serving others feel truly at home at the Service to Others LLC.

16 Women Lead (First-year Students Only) Student Mail Centers: The Women Lead LLC partners with the Litchfield Tower B Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Phone: 412-648-1156 (x8-1156) Women’s Studies to provide a focus on Mon.–Fri.: leadership, activism and community build- 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ing. Within this collective environment, stu- Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. dents discuss and examine their experiences, Nordenberg Hall achievements and positions as women in Phone: 412-624-8170 higher education and society. (x4-8170) Apartment-style Accommodations Mon.–Fri.: Forbes-Craig Apartments are primarily desig- 10 a.m.–7 p.m. nated for upperclass honors college students. Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. To reside in Forbes-Craig, a student must

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY apply to the honors college. If interested, visit Pennsylvania Hall www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/housing/ Phone: 412-648-7066 (x8-7066) upperclasshousing.html. Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information about these communi- Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ties, contact Residence Life at 412-648-1200 (x8-1200). Sutherland Hall Phone: 412-648-9695 (x8-9695) Mon.–Fri.: 42. Lost and Found 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Check for lost articles in these four locations: Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

• Panther Central • Hillman Library, ground floor lending Phone: 412-383-9657 (x3-9657) desk Mon.–Fri.: • Public Safety Building 3412 Forbes 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Avenue (University police) Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. • William Pitt Union info desk Lothrop Hall Phone: 412-648-3922 (x8-3922) 43. Mail Service Mon.–Fri.: Residence Halls 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Students living in residence halls have been assigned a mailbox number, which cor- Panther Hall responds to their room and bed number, Phone: 412-648-9898 (x8-9898) and an individual combination mailbox. Mon.–Fri.: The Mail Center for Towers and Schenley 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Quadrangle residents is located in Tower B Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. lobby. Residents of Forbes, Lothrop, Panther, Pennsylvania, Nordenberg, or Sutherland Halls will receive their mail in the Mail Address Guidelines: Center located in the lobby of their build- Residence Halls ing. Residents of fraternity complexes and Houses 8 and 9 will receive their mail at the To make sure that you receive your mail Sutherland Hall Mail Center. promptly, all mail sent to you should be addessed in the following way. Your mailbox number is the same as your room number. Please ask senders to be sure to include your nine-digit zip code!

17 Forbes Hall residents: Sutherland Hall residents: Name Name Building, Mailbox # Building, Mailbox # 3525 Forbes Avenue 3725 Sutherland Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3333 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4602

Litchfield Towers and Schenley Fraternity complex residents: Quadrangle residents: Name Name Name of Fraternity, Mailbox # Building, Mailbox # 3725 Sutherland Drive 3990 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4602 Pittsburgh, PA (see zip codes below) Mail Security

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Nordenberg Hall residents: Your Mail Center is responsible for the Name security of your mail. In order for us to Building, Mailbox provide maximum security, we need your #111 University Place cooperation. Please make sure you lock Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2605 your mailbox after each use. If you have difficulty locking your box, please contact Zip codes for Litchfield Towers, and the Mail Center for assistance. Schenley Quadrangle: Tower A 15213-3543 Mail Deadlines Tower B 15213-3543 Packages and/or mail of any kind should not Tower C 15213-3543 be sent to you more than one week prior to Amos Hall 15213-3543 your arrival on campus, and not less than Brackenridge Hall one week prior to your last residential day of 15213-3543 the school year. Bruce Hall 15213-3543 Holland Hall 15213-3543 McCormick Hall 15213-3543 Campus Mail Campus mail is a free on-campus mail ser- Lothrop Hall residents: vice with one- to two-day delivery. Simply Name place campus mail in specially marked Building, Mailbox # boxes located in the Mail Centers and 190 Lothrop Street throughout the University campus. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2547 Shipments of Medication Panther Hall residents: If you are expecting the delivery of medica- Name tion and cannot pick the medication up dur- Building, Mailbox # ing normal operating hours, you must inform 3805 University Drive C the Mail Center in advance at 412-648-1156 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4604 to make other arrangements. Pennsylvania Hall residents: Name Forwarding Address Building, Mailbox # When you move out of University housing, 3825 University Drive C you are required to complete a forwarding Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4604 address card, which can be obtained at your Mail Center. Upon completion, please leave the card in your mailbox or present it to one of the Mail Center workers. Mail will be

18 returned to sender if no forwarding address and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. United is left. States Postal Service mail and packages are delivered to mailboxes located in the lobby Postage stamps may be of each building. purchased at the Tower B Mail Center. Centre Plaza 5032 Centre Ave. + Apt. #

Apartment-style Accommodations Forbes-Craig Apartments All residents receive their mail from the U.S. 4531 Forbes Ave. + Apt. # Postal Service through: Ruskin Hall U.S. Post Office 120 Ruskin Ave. + Apt. # 347 South Bouquet Street EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Pittsburgh, PA 15213 All UPS and FedEx packages for Ruskin Hall 412-621-9713 and Forbes Craig residents are delivered to the Towers Mail Center and will be avail- To ensure that you receive able at that location in the Litchfield Tower B your mail promptly, ask senders to include Lobby Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 your first and last name, street address, p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. apartment #, city, state, and zip code. Postal Service mail and pack- ages are delivered to the mailroom located in Address Guidelines: Ruskin Hall or Forbes Craig. All apartments are Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 44. Maintenance Bouquet Gardens Bldg. A—300 S. Bouquet St. and Repairs + Apt. # Residence Halls/Apartment Style Bldg. B—260 S. Bouquet St. + Apt. # For normal maintenance and repairs and/ Bldg. C—265 Oakland Ave. or special housekeeping needs, you must + Apt. # submit a maintenance request at the Panther Bldg. D—307 Oakland Ave. Central community at my.pitt.edu or at + Apt. # www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/ Bldg. E—250 S. Bouquet St. maintenance.php. + Apt. # Bldg. F—240 S. Bouquet St. For emergency repairs*, a Department of + Apt. # Housing Services staff member on duty can Bldg. G—235 Oakland Ave. be contacted. Please call Panther Central + Apt. # at 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) to obtain such Bldg. H—249 Oakland Ave. services. *This also includes Ruskin Hall, + Apt. # Bouquet Gardens, Centre Plaza, and Bldg. J—315 Oakland Ave Forbes Craig. Emergency issues include no + Apt. # heat, water leak, loss of electrical service or broken window/locks. All UPS and FedEx packages for Bouquet Gardens residents are delivered to the Helpful Tip: By keeping sensitive electrical Bouquet Garden Building J Student Mail items such as computers off the floor, you Center and will be available for pickup can avoid damages from accidental spills. Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

19 NOTE: Only the University’s employees or Dining Dollars work as a dollar-for-dollar contractors are permitted to make repairs exchange, are deducted from your meal plan or changes in the residence halls and apart- as you go, and can be used at any of the 20 ment-style accommodation or building. dining facilities listed below.

*Dining Passes are good for the entire term; if they are not used by the end of the term, 45. Meal Plans the remaining balance is forfeited. All students residing in residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students **Dining Dollars are good for the entire term; living in apartment-style accommoda- any unused funds will roll over from the tions may purchase a meal plan but are not fall to spring semester as long as students required to do so. select a plan in the same tier or higher. For students that reduce their meal plan, the EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY All freshmen residence hall students remaining balance will be forfeited at the end can select from one of 11 resident meal of the semester. Unused funds at the end of plans,while upperclass residence hall the spring semester will be forfeited. students have their choice of 17 plans. Apartment-style residents can choose any Apartment Residents resident or apartment/commuter meal plan and Commuter Meal Plans (21 choices total). These meal plans consist of Dining Passes, How the Meal Plans Work Dining Dollars, or a combination of both. Resident Meal Plans Dining Facilities The meal plans are categorized by tiers that offer options with unlimited access or a set number of Dining Passes and Dining Dollars Made-to-Order Restaurants in varying amounts, depending on your indi- • Market Central vidual needs. • The Perch at Sutherland

The Access Tier allows you to dine Food Courts in at Market Central or The Perch at • Cathedral Café Sutherland as many times as you want, each • Petersen Events Center day throughout the term. Ultimate Access • Schenley Café plans also offer 10 bonus Guest Passes for use in Market Central or The Perch at Retail Sutherland and 30 bonus Dining Passes for • Einstein Bros. Bagels (Benedum Hall) take-out meals from Market To-Go. • Einstein Bros. Bagels (Posvar Hall) • The Oakland Bakery Two Ultimate Access plans also come with and Market Dining Dollars to use throughout the term at (Amos Hall) any of our dining facilities on campus. • Quick Zone (Litchfield Towers) The Dining Pass Tiers include Dining Passes* • Quick Zone at Sutherland and Dining Dollars. Dining Passes can be (Sutherland Hall) used only to dine in at Market Central, The Perch at Sutherland, or for take-out meals Take-Out Facility at Market To-Go. Dining Dollars can be used • Market To-Go (Litchfield Towers) at any of our on-campus eateries. Each time you enter Market Central, The Perch at Coffee Carts Sutherland, or Market To-Go, either a Dining • University Store Café Pass or Dining Dollars will be deducted from (University Store on Fifth) your account, depending on your preference. • Bits and Bytes (Information Science Building) 20 • Bunsen Brewer Contract cannot be canceled. (Chevron Science Center) • Credit for approved cancellations is • Café Victoria given on a prorated basis based on the (Victoria Building) date cancellation is made with Panther • Cathedral Coffee Central. (Cathedral of Learning) • Meal plans are not transferable; there- • Common Grounds fore, the Contract will not be assigned (Litchfield Towers) to anyone else. • Cup & Chaucer (Hillman Library) Meal Plan Special Requests • Hill O’ Beans (Sutherland Hall) Dining Services tailors diets and options to • The Pennsylvania Perk fit the needs of all students, whether for time (Pennsylvania Hall) restrictions due to internships, allergies, or EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • The Side Bar specific dietary restrictions. Our nutrition- (Barco Law Building) ist and chef are available to work with you • Thirst & 10 and will make every effort to cater to special (Panther Hall) dietary concerns—celiac, vegan, vegetar- • RXpresso ian, Kosher, diabetic, hypoglycemic, or food (Salk Hall) allergies. Students with special medical or • Simply To Go other dietary needs should notify Dining (Langley Hall) Services by completing a Meal Plan Special Request form, which may be obtained from Keeping Track of Your Dining Panther Central. Passes and Dining Dollars Meal plans requiring adjustments due to Your Dining Passes and Dining Dollars work unforeseen incidents will be prorated for as a declining balance program. meals already used during the term.

Each time you use your Dining Passes at Special Services Market Central, The Perch at Sutherland, or Market To-Go, your remaining balance will Special Diets—If you are under a doc- appear on the register display. When you use tor’s orders and cannot eat what is usually your Dining Dollars at any dining facility on served, please have the doctor write instruc- campus, the remaining balance shows on the tions regarding what you are able to eat and register. You also may access your Dining make an appointment with the executive Passes and Dollars usage report online at the chef to discuss individual needs. (Contact a Panther Central community at my.pitt.edu. Dining Services manager at 412-648-1220 for information about how to get in touch Most meal plans come with a set amount of with the executive chef.) Dining Passes. Should you run out of Dining Passes, you can still purchase meals with the Sick Meals—If illness prevents you from Dining Dollars portion of your meal plan. If you going to a cafeteria to eat, have your resident need additional Dining Dollars, you may assistant (RA) contact the Dining Services purchase them at any time in $25 increments manager and your meal(s) will be brought to at Panther Central. Panther Funds, credit your room. cards, and cash are also accepted at all of our dining facilities on campus. Kosher Meals—Are available at Quick Zone locations. Important Facts about Your Meal Plan: Meal Plan Changes • As long as you are residing in a resi- Meal plans can be changed during the Add/ dence hall, the meal plan portion of the Drop Period of the Fall and Spring semes- ters. The Add/Drop Period takes place 21 during the first two weeks of each semes- waste, please follow the procedures listed in ter. Please see Appendix A: Academic the next column. Calendar/Important Dates on page 81 of this Handbook for this year’s Add/Drop • Purchase an approved sharps or Period end date. To change your meal plan medical waste disposal container from during the Add/Drop Period, download a a local pharmacy, physician, or hos- Meal Plan Change Form at pital. These containers can also be www.pc.pitt.edu/publication.php and sub- purchased on-campus at the Student mit it to Panther Central at [email protected]. Health Pharmacy, Nordenberg Hall, For your convenience, all services are coordi- 103 University Place. nated through: • Immediately transfer any used needles or other contaminated waste into the Panther Central container to minimize possible injury to Litchfield Towers anyone. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Main Lobby • When full, the container should be 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) taken to Student Health Service, Nordenberg Hall, 119 University Place Sun.–Sat. or another authorized disposal site 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. (pharmacy, doctor’s office, etc.). (Full Service) • Additional Campus Resources: www. studentaffairs.pitt.edu/health_well- ******* ness and www.ehs.pitt.edu. Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (Limited Service) Medical Supply Storage Visit us at: for Residence Halls Web site— In situations where medical supplies need www.pc.pitt.edu/dining/ index.php to be stored by a residence hall student, Residence Life recommends the student Portal—Panther Central community at establish a secure location or device for my.pitt.edu storage. 46. Policy for Medical 47. MicroFridge Waste Disposal for MicroFridge units are available for rental through a subcontracted service. To order Residence Halls the all-in-one refrigerator/freezer/microwave The Office of Residence Life has initiated oven, or if you have any questions: the following guidelines and procedures for residence hall students needing to dispose • Call the Melvin Group of medical waste while living on-campus. at 1-800-525-7307. Federal, state and municipal regulations • Visit Melvin at www. require that medical waste be disposed of themelvingroup.com. in an approved container. Medical waste includes hypodermic needles, lancets, test strips, small quantity medical waste, and 48. Missing Student other medical devices having corners, edges or projections capable of cutting or piercing Protocol the skin, or that pose a safety hazard to per- In keeping with federal law, 20 U.S.C. § sonnel who handle waste. This type of waste 1092j, the Office of Residence Life will initi- is often contaminated with blood or bodily ate the following missing student notification fluids. Medical waste cannot be disposed policy. This policy is designated for those of in the trash. If you generate this type of students living within the University Housing

22 that is overseen by the Office of Residence 4. The University of Life. In the event of a missing student, the will be responsible for filing all related Office of Residence Life will also work directly missing person reports with other with the University of Pittsburgh Police agencies as may be required and con- Department. The purpose of having a listed duct an investigation. Emergency Contact is to be able to verify cases in which a person may not be missing 5. No later than 24 hours after a student but has voluntarily left his or her residence. To is reported missing, the University of report a suspicion that a student is missing, Pittsburgh Police or its designee will be contact should be made with the student’s responsible for contacting the appro- Resident Director, the Office of Residence priate Emergency Contacts as estab- Life or the University of Pittsburgh Police lished above. Department. 6. The University of Pittsburgh Police will EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY 1. Each student living within the resi- notify a parent or legal guardian no dence halls has the opportunity to list later than 24 hours after a student is an Emergency Contact by completing determined to be missing if a student is an Emergency Contact form avail- under the age of 18. able at the Office of Residence Life. and when completing the Housing 7. Residence Life staff will serve as Application with Panther Central. The support personnel when a student is student should notify the Emergency determined missing and make appro- Contact that he or she has been des- priate contacts within the University ignated as an Emergency Contact. (Counseling Center, Dean of Students, This information will be maintained in academic dean of student’s school, Office of Residence Life records and and University Police). Panther Central that will be immediately accessible by University staff who will implement this policy. In the event of a 49. Noise determination that a student is miss- University housing accommodations are ing, the University will attempt to notify shared living spaces for a large number the listed Emergency Contact within 24 of students. Please have respect for your hours. It is important to note that even fellow residents and avoid excessive shout- if an Emergency Contact is not regis- ing, loud disturbances, or the playing of tered, the University of Pittsburgh Police recorded music, musical instruments, tele- Department will be notified if the stu- visions, radios, CD players, DVD players, dent is missing. musical storage devices, etc. at loud volumes. Annoyances should be dis-cussed with the 2. At any point during a student’s enroll- person(s) creating the disturbance and/or ment, he or she may choose to register the resident assistant (RA). or change Emergency Contact informa- tion with the University by notifying the Please refer also to Section I, Article 58 Office of Residence Life. Only autho- (Quiet Hours) in this Handbook. rized campus officials and law enforce- ment officers in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access 50. Occupancy to this information. Your Contract provides for occupancy of an assigned space in University housing for the 3. Residence Life staff will immediately entire academic year. Students are permitted contact the University of Pittsburgh to take up residency in University housing Police Department when a student is according to official opening dates for both reported missing. fall and spring terms. During the winter recess, students living in residence halls do

23 not have access to their accommodations, pc.pitt.edu/card/photoid.php. Customers unless they have signed a twelve-month are asked to follow the guidelines specified housing contract and are a resident of either at www.pc.pitt.edu/card/photoid.php. There Tower A or Tower C. All University housing is no fee for submitting photos. However, must be vacated in accordance with the the standard $20 replacement fee will be University’s published schedules. Apartment assessed at pick-up for all Panther Cards style residents who will resume their residency unless it is the customer’s first issued card in the spring are permitted to access their or replacement of an expired. assigned apartments over winter recess. Note: Students must leave the residence hall Lost, Stolen, or Damaged for winter recess and at the end of the school Panther Cards year within 24 hours after their last final exam. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately at the Panther Central commu- EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Please refer also to Appendix A (Academic nity at my.pitt.edu. Your card will be auto- Calendar/Important Dates) in this matically deactivated. You can also report Handbook. a lost or stolen card at Panther Central in the Litchfield Towers lobby. The fee for a replacement card is $20.00. If you bring 51. Panther Card positive ID, such as a driver’s license, we will All registered students must have a Panther issue you a new card while Card, which is your valid University of you wait. Hours for issuing Panther Cards Pittsburgh photo ID card. It is your “passport” are Sunday through Saturday from to the campus community and allows you 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. access to: Damaged cards are not valid and will not • Residence halls or apartment buildings scan through card readers across campus. (your assigned residence only) You should go to Panther Central to get a • Meal plans new card. • University libraries • Campus shuttle buses Panther Funds Program • Recreational facilities (within your The Panther Funds program is an alternative residence hall, Bellefield Hall, Trees to using cash for routine purchases such as Hall, and the Baierl Student Recreation books, food, beverages, merchandise, and a Center) variety of services at locations both on and • Student Health Service off campus. The Panther Funds program • Computer labs allows use of the Panther Card for: • Fare free local Port Authority buses/light rails/inclines • Vending • Museums • Laundry • Photocopies You can get your picture taken and obtain • Book Centers, Pitt Shop, Maggie your Panther Card at Panther Central, located and Stella’s, Parking Services Office, in Litchfield Towers lobby. Hours for pro- Student Health Service, School of cessing Panther Cards are Sunday through Dental Medicine, and University dining Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The facilities purchases phone number is 412-648-1100 (x8-1100). • Shopping and eating at many local establishments Panther Card Self Service Photo Upload All students, faculty and staff are eligible to submit their own photo to be used for their Panther Card, to Panther Central via www.

24 For your convenience, all services are coordi- Pinterest: Panther Central nated through: (www.pinterest.com/panthercentral)

Panther Central What is Panther Central? Litchfield Towers Main Lobby The college experience can at times be 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) challenging. We formed Panther Central Sun.–Sat. so that students can obtain certain related 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. services all at the same time, under one (Full Service) roof. Panther Central houses the adminis- trative and service offices for the Panther ******* Card, Panther Funds, Housing Services, and Sun.–Sat. Dining Services. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY (Limited Service) Visit us at:

Visit us at: Website— Website— www.pc.pitt.edu www.pc.pitt.edu/card/index.php Portal—Panther Central community at Portal—Panther Central my.pitt.edu. community at my.pitt.edu.

52. Panther Central Who does Panther Central serve? Panther Central primarily serves University Litchfield Towers students as a one-stop center for obtaining Main Lobby Panther Cards and Panther Funds, and the Pittsburgh, PA 15260 handling of Housing Services and Dining 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) Services needs. Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. (Full Service) What services does Panther Central provide? ******* Panther Central, in addition to serving as a Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m–7:30 a.m. general information resource for students, (Limited Service) administers services and answers questions pertaining to the “basics” of your life at the Visit us at: University: Website: www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/index.php Panther Card Services • Pictures taken Portal: Panther Central community at • New, replacement, and temporary my.pitt.edu. cards

E-mail: Panther Funds Services [email protected] • Load funds • Account balances Twitter: and status @PantherCentral Housing Services Facebook: Panther Central • Housing applications, contracts and (facebook/panthercentralpitt) deposits • Room assignments

25 • Residence hall access deposit.” Make sure you have your • Lockout services students’ first and last names (exactly • Maintenance requests as they appear on their Panther Card), and emergency repairs their official University-issued e-mail Dining Services address, and a valid MasterCard, VISA, • Meal plan contracts, changes, and spe- or Discover credit card to make a guest cial requests deposit. • Additional Dining Dollars • In person: Come into Panther Central in • Donated food services the Litchfield Towers lobby with cash, a General Services check, or a valid MasterCard, VISA, or • Fines issued by Residence Life or Discover credit card to have funds Judicial Affairs can be paid at Panther added to your account on the spot. Central • By phone: Call Panther Central at • Buses home for the holidays can be 412-648-1100 with a valid MasterCard, EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY purchased at Panther Central VISA, or Discover credit card. • I-9 forms • Cash Management Center (CMC): Use the CMC kiosks in the Litchfield Towers lobby, Sutherland Hall, 53. Panther Funds Pennsylvania Hall, Cathedral of What are they? Learning, the Barco Law Building, Victoria Hall, Hillman Library, or Bevier The Panther Funds program, which is a Engineering Library to load Panther University-sponsored program administered Funds with cash or a valid MasterCard, by Panther Central, is a “stored value” pre- VISA, or Discover credit card. paid service that allows you to • By mail: Send a check and letter of do more with your Panther Card, such as instruction to: obtaining books, food, and other services

without the inconvenience of carrying cash. University of Pittsburgh Panther Central How does it work? Litchfield Towers Lobby Pittsburgh, PA 15260 By adding Panther Funds to your Panther Card, you may use your Panther Card in place of cash, checks, or credit cards at par- Where can I use Panther Funds? ticipating locations on the Oakland campus • Campus laundry facilities and throughout the community that display • Campus dining facilities the Panther Funds logo. • Campus vending machines and copiers You load funds into the program and use • Book Center, Maggie and Stella’s, Pitt your Panther Card to make purchases. When Shop, Packages Plus, Parking Services money gets low, you simply “reload” funds on Office, athletics box offices, School your Panther Card. of Dental Medicine, and University Pharmacy How do I add funds? • University libraries for photocopies and paying fines Adding Panther Funds to your account is • Community merchants (list of partici- easy and convenient: pating merchants is available at • Online: Students can visit the Panther www.pc.pitt.edu/card/merchantlist. Central community at php. A printable version of this list is my.pitt.edu. Parents and guests can available at www.pc.pitt.edu/ add Panther Funds to their students’ downloads/card/merchantlist.pdf). accounts by going to www.pc.pitt.edu/ • Campus parking garages card/funds.php and clicking on “guest

26 Security—your funds are safe 55. Pets If your Panther Card is lost or stolen, you The University of Pittsburgh should report it immediately to Panther Central at the Panther Central community at my.pitt. Animal Policy edu, by telephone at 412-648-1100, or in The University of Pittsburgh has a strict no- person at Panther Central. When you receive a pet policy within the residence halls and on new card or when we reactivate a card that campus apartments. However, reasonable you reported missing but later found, you will accommodations are made for individuals immediately have access to your Panther with disabilities who utilize a service animal. Funds that remained on your card at the time The Americans with Disabilities Act defines you reported it missing. The fee for a new a “service animal” as any guide dog, signal Panther Card is $20. dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Check Your Balance an individual with a disability. All requests for disability accommodations, including Each time you use your Panther Funds for a requests to have a service animal reside with purchase, your remaining balance is displayed or accompany a resident in a University of on the register or vending machine. You also Pittsburgh housing facility, should be sub- can check your balance online at the Panther mitted to the Office of Disability Resources Central community at my.pitt.edu or at the and Services (DRS) pursuant to its reason- CMC kiosks in the Litchfield Towers lobby, able accommodation request and review Sutherland Hall, Pennsylvania Hall, Cathedral process. Individuals can contact DRS at of Learning, the Barco Law Building, Victoria 412-648-7890 or at [email protected]. Hall, Hillman Library, or Bevier Engineering Library. When service animals may be Transaction History removed or prohibited from a University Housing facility: View and print Panther Funds statements online at the Panther Central community at A service animal may be excluded from a my.pitt.edu. University of Pittsburgh housing facility or Visit us at: program if permitting the animal to be pres- ent is no longer a “reasonable” accommoda- Website— tion. This may include situations where the www.pc.pitt.edu/card/ animal’s behavior or presence is unduly dis- funds.php ruptive to others or poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. For example, a Portal—Panther Central community at service animal that displays vicious behavior my.pitt.edu or that barks excessively may be excluded. 54. Payments 56. Prohibited Items Residents are responsible for paying the and Activities prevailing University housing accommoda- The following are not permitted in, on, or tion and meal plan rates (fees) established by about the students’ University housing the University. All amounts are billed to the accommodations. Please Note: The pro- student’s account; you are responsible for all hibited items and activities list is not limited fees (including damage charges) when due. to the following items and can change as the Department of Housing and University officials see fit.

• Smoking • Unauthorized pets

27 • Halogen, high intensity quartz, torchiere 3. Exam weeks, 24-hour quiet hours are in lights effect at 8 p.m. on the Friday preceding • Homemade or commercially made fur- the exam week and remain in effect until niture, including loft beds, dressers, the close of the term. and desks 4. Weekday quiet hours do not change for • Waterbeds midweek holidays or during break hous- • Exterior radio/TV aerials ing periods. • Controlled substances • Firecrackers At other times, students are expected to • Ammunition exercise good judgment with respect to • Firearms or any making excessive noise. (See Courtesy other weapons categorized as offensive Hours below.) weapons under PA law Please refer also to Section I, Article 3 Courtesy Hours EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY (Appliances) and Article 14 (Cooking) in this Handbook. Courtesy hours are in effect at ALL times. Courtesy hours can be defined as condi- tions under which noise is not disruptive or 57. Property Management, disturbing to either students or staff. Criteria for determining if noise is loud or not loud: Department of If noise is bothering one person on the floor 127 North Bellefield Avenue or wing, or in the building, it is probably Pittsburgh, PA 15260 too loud. In most cases, if the noise can be 412-624-9900 (x4-9900) heard two room lengths and/or two doors away, whether doors are open or closed, it is As one of over 7,900 undergraduate students too loud. who are living on the Pittsburgh campus, you Enforcement of quiet and courtesy hours: are very important to us. We’d like to make Everyone is responsible for enforcement. your apartment living experience as pleasant The smooth operation of the residence halls as possible. is everyone’s responsibility, not only that of the hall staff. If a noise bothers a resident, We are responsible for all of the operational that resident is responsible for asking the aspects of University-owned apartments. person(s) involved to decrease the noise level. This includes key distribution and collection, Residents should politely ask the person(s) repairs, and maintenance. If you need assis- making the noise to keep the noise to a tance, have any questions, or just need gen- minimum. eral information about any of these functions, please call us. Contacting hall staff or Panther Central when noise is too loud: If a resident has asked the person(s) making the noise to lower 58. Quiet Hours the noise level and they have not honored Residence Halls the request, the resident should contact a resident assistant (RA), resident direc- Quiet hours (the absence of loud noise or dis- tor (RD), assistant hall director (AHD), or tractions) exist within each residence hall (unless Panther Central. If the RA must confront the designated as a 24-hour quiet floor) as follows: person(s) making the noise, the incident will be documented and referred to the RD. If 1. Sunday through Thursday, the behavior persists, additional disciplinary 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. action may be taken. 2. Friday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.

28 59. Recycling Apartment-style Accommodations Residence Halls Glass, cans, and plastic should be discarded in the recycling container at each building. On each floor of all residence halls, there is a landfill/recycling room that is supplied with 60. Residence Life a blue recycling container equipped with a Please refer to Section II, Article 27.f. clear plastic bag. Students must put all glass, (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this metal, paper, and plastic recyclables in the Handbook. recycling container. Please rinse out all cans, glass, and plastic containers prior to placing them in the recycling container. 61. Residence Life Staff Please refer to Section II, Article 27.f. Recyclable items are: (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • Cans—aluminum beverage cans only; Handbook. tin and steel cans should be disposed of as trash. • Glass—beverage bottles only, any color. 62. Resident Student • Plastic—beverage bottles only, plastic Association numbers 1 through 5. 412-648-1200–Office of Residence Life • Paper—any color of paper, newspaper, magazines, and telephone books; no The Resident Student Association (RSA) is staples or cellophane envelopes. the governing body of students who live in • Cardboard—all boxes should be flat- residence halls. This organization provides tened and placed in your floor’s landfill/ input regarding student life on campus to recycling room. the Office of Residence Life and Panther • Batteries—any size nickel-cadmium Central. RSA encourages students to (Ni-Cd) battery. Once you have old become involved and to take an interest in batteries you can recycle them in the residence hall life. battery drop off locations in the lobbies of Litchfield Towers, Sutherland and Each residence hall has an elected council Lothrop. Old cell phones and iPods will composed of individual officers and floor also be accepted in these areas. representatives which report issues to the • Laser toner RSA Executive Board. These hall councils cartridges—toner can be recycled in concern themselves with conditions and the collection bin located in the Litchfield programs within specific living areas. The Towers Lobby. executive board provides leadership and • All recycling related questions should guidance in organizing students in the resi- be sent to [email protected]. dence halls. The executive board is also concerned with the activities and policies Materials other than those listed above that affect the entire student body. For should be deposited in the appropriate more information or to get involved, visit landfill/recycling room for your floor. www.rsa.pitt.edu. Contaminated items, such as pizza boxes, tissues, cellophane, carbon paper, lunch 63. Get Connected bags, coffee cups, paper with food waste on Got a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart- it, and brown/golden envelopes, cannot be phone? You can easily connect to PittNet, recycled. Pitt’s campus-wide high-speed network. Your residence hall room features both wired and wireless connections, so all your devices are covered. Wireless is also available in all

29 classrooms and academic buildings. Visit applicable) with you at all times. technology.pitt.edu for connection instruc- • Always lock your door when you leave tions or stop by our walk-in support locations your University housing accommoda- at the Towers Lobby or University Store on tion unattended. Fifth for assistance. You can also schedule an • Don’t prop open security doors. appointment to receive in-room assistance by • Don’t allow anyone to leave any building calling the Technology Help Desk at exterior or accomodation door open into 412-624-HELP [4357]. Please refer also to the hallway for any reason. Section II, Article 4 (Computing Resources) • Report suspicious persons to the in this Handbook. University police at 412-624-2121 (x4-2121) on a campus phone). • If you choose to keep valuables in your 64. Right of Entry University housing accommodation, The University has the right for authorized avoid leaving them out in the open. The EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY representatives to enter residents’ accom- University is not liable for damage to or modations for housekeeping or maintenance loss of personal property. purposes, verification of occupancy, or in response to health or safety concerns. The Register the serial number University is not responsible for any dam- of computers, stereos, televisions, and ages or loss of personal property of a student similar equipment with the University police resulting from such entry. Please refer also to so that in the event of loss, you can be your copy of the Student Code of Conduct identified as the owner. For more information and Judicial Procedures. about this free service, call 412-624-4040 (x4-4040). In order to maintain a safe campus and 65. Roommates safety-conscious student community, the Please refer to Section I, Article 10 University police and its community relations (Community Living) and Article 34 (Housing) unit offer specific services at no charge to in this Handbook. you. They are briefly described below. To take advantage of any of them or to find out 66. Security more, call 412-624-4040 (x4-4040). The main entrance to each residence hall (including Houses 8 and 9), as well as Centre • Security Workshops Schedule a ses- Plaza, Forbes-Craig, Bouquet Gardens J and sion on any security-related topic for Ruskin Hall apartments, is staffed with a any University group. welcome attendant 24 hours daily, throughout the academic year. The main entrance to the • Engraving fraternity houses and Bouquet Gardens (A-H) is Borrow an electric engraving tool at equipped with an electronic locking system no charge to permanently identify your that can be unlocked only by the residents belongings. assigned to these buildings. For more informa- tion, please refer to Section I, Article 1 • Residence Officer Program (Access) and Article 39 (Keys) in this Officers who are assigned to the Handbook. residence hall areas meet with resi- dent assistants (RAs) and students in All University Housing informal programming. The program- Accommodations: ming is designed to provide crime prevention initiatives and give assis- Following these few simple rules will help tance and instruction to students on you to keep your residence secure and your topics related to law, personal rights belongings safe: and responsibilities, and safety. The • Carry your Panther Card and hard key (if program also provides the opportunity

30 to become acquainted with the police window, glass door, light, or skylight, that officer within the residence hall area. reflects or admits light into the building.

• Campus Watch Program Pitt’s police officers have developed 68. Smoking a campus watch program for various Smoking is prohibited in all University- departments and buildings within the owned and leased facilities, including University. Campus watch members residence halls, apartment-style accom- comprise staff, faculty, and students modations, and the fraternity complex. who meet regularly and share safety Violations of smoking restrictions are subject information as it relates to their facility to disciplinary proceedings. and the University. If you are interested in participating in a campus watch 69. Solicitation program, please call 412-624-4040 for Students are not permitted to engage in EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY further information. solicitation of any type in or on University property unless approved in advance by the • Crime Alerts and Notifications are appropriate University official. posted in each residence hall that may be affected by the criminal incident. These notices will be placed at desk attendant entry points for each building. 70. Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Please refer also to your copy of the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures. Procedures The Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures is an outline of the nonaca- 67. Signs and Banners demic rights and responsibilities of students Residence Halls matriculating at the University of Pittsburgh. The Code is the product of the combined Residents are not permitted to display or efforts of the administration, faculty, and hang items from residence hall windows. Only students and is approved by the Board of approved banners and signs are permitted to Trustees. The Code defines offenses against hang in the Schenley Quadrangle. Students students and reflects the University’s commit- wishing to hang a sign or banner must pick up ment to equity and procedural fairness. A stu- an application from the Office of Residence dent or University official may file a complaint Life in the William Pitt Union, room 935. Signs of violation of the Student Code of Conduct and banners may only be hung by designated and Judicial Procedures with the Office of Housing Services employees.Residents are Student Conduct. The standard of evidence also not permitted to place any sign, fixture, used in hearings is clear and convincing, but advertisement, or notice in any part of the an effort is usually made to resolve grievances residence hall. Students wishing to advertise through informal settlements when possible. within the residence hall must seek approval through Residence Life in the Office of All residents are given a copy of the Student Residence Life, in 935 William Pitt Union. Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures upon moving into University housing and are Apartment-style Accommodations expected to familiarize themselves with the Residents are not permitted to display names provisions contained within and their indi- or other identification anywhere outside the vidual responsibility under the Code. apartments, except in the place provided by For more information or to view the Student the University. Residents are also not permit- Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures ted to place any sign, fixture, advertisement, or online, visit notice on any part of the building, or in any door, www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/conduct/ code.html.

31 71. Students with • Place recyclable materials in the appro- priate recycling containers at each Disabilities accommodation. Please refer to Section II, Article 27.d. • Remove and dispose of trash on a (Student Affairs: Disability Resources and timely basis in the designated recep- Services) in this Handbook. tacles provided by the University. Do not place trash in corridors, balconies, 72. Substance/Drug Abuse fire escapes, stairwells, or in any other areas Student use, possession, distribution, or sale of the building serving the accommodation, of narcotics, dangerous drugs, hallucinogens, including the toilet(s), drains, sinks, or other or controlled substances in University build- plumbing systems. ings is prohibited, except as permitted by Please refer also to Section I, Article 33

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY law. Also, student possession of drug para- phernalia that can be demonstrated to be (Housekeeping) in this Handbook. linked to drug activity is prohibited. 76. University Policies Please refer also to your copy of the Student Students are responsible for knowing and Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures. observing University policies as set forth in official University publications, includ- 73. Telephone Service ing, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures and University Telephone Service (CSSD) the anti-harassment policy. The University Most residence halls feature wall telephones reserves the right to make policies as in its located in the hallways. These phones offer judgment may be necessary for the safety, free on-campus calling and free off-campus care, and cleanliness of University housing calling to 412, 724, and 878 area codes and for the preservation of order. Violations (Pittsburgh campus). There is no charge that compromise the safety and security of for incoming calls made to the wall phones residents may result in termination of the (except collect or third-party billed to the Contract and other appropriate disciplinary University). sanctions. For the University operator, dial 0. For the 77. Vandalism University police department, dial 4-2121 Students are not permitted to intentionally or (from your cell phone, dial 412-624-2121). negligently abuse, damage, or destroy prop- erty owned or in the possession of another 74. Thrown Objects person at the University. Throwing anything from the windows and/or balconies of any University building is pro- 78. Visitation Policy, hibited and will result in disciplinary action. University of Pittsburgh Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests. Residence Halls The following procedures and regulations governing guest visitation have been devel- 75. Trash oped for students in residence in order to All University housing residents should: meet their needs of personal security, and to assure students the right to privacy in • Place all trash in a container lined with a their living units. A visitor or guest is defined plastic bag within the accommodation. as a person who is present at a campus • Apartment-style residents should have residence at the invitation of a contractual lids on their trash cans. student.

32 Residents will be accountable for rule infrac- written approval from the parent or guard- tions for all visitors/guests, including those ian. Upon discretion of the staff, there may scanned in by the resident and those accom- need further approval from a parent or panied by the resident, as well as all visitors/ guardian. If needed, the Resident Director guests within a resident’s accommodation. will be contacted for further discussion. i. Visitors over 16 years of age must have If visitation becomes problematic between a valid photo ID to visit. Visitors without roommates within a given room, the individual a valid approved photo ID will need to experiencing the problem should first address obtain a guest pass from Panther Central the issue with their roommate and if unable to in Towers Lobby. Both the resident and the resolve it, should then contact the Resident guest must be present for a guest pass to Assistant. If you have any unresolved issues be issued. If needed, the Resident Director related to visitation or wish to seek an excep- will be contacted for further discussion. tion to any of the provisions of this policy, Upon discretion of the staff, there may need EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY please contact the Resident Director of your to be approval from a parent or guardian. building. 2. An extended guest is defined as any 1. All visits are subject to the following guest visiting between the hours of conditions: 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Residents may have a. The roommate’s approval is required, extended guests subject to the following which is granted through the Roommate additional conditions: Contract. All resident students will have the a. The roommate’s signature of approval is opportunity to establish and regulate visita- required on the roommate agreement. tion through their roommate contract. b. All residents must obtain permission from b. All residents must obtain permission from their roommate(s) each time they would like their roommate(s) each time they would like to entertain a guest. to entertain a guest. c. A resident may not have more than three c. All residents and visitors/guests must (3) extended guests at one time. present proper photo identification to gain d. A resident is limited to having ten (10) building entry. Proper identification includes extended guests during any calendar state issued identification cards and Pitt IDs. month. d. All guests must be scanned in and out with the desk attendant. The University reserves the right, under e. All visitors/guests must be escorted at all appropriate circumstances, to restrict times by the resident who scanned them in access to the Residence Halls. while in the building. f. Residents are limited to three (3) visitors/ guests at any one time. A visitor/guest is any person not assigned to the accommoda- tion. Exceptions may be approved by the Resident Director. A Resident Director has the right to deny approval of a guest pass. g. Visitors under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guard- ian during any visit. h. Visitors 10 years of age to 16 years of age who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian, must have written approval from parent or guardian to visit. Visitors will need to obtain a guest pass from Panther Central in Towers Lobby. Both the resident and the guest must be present for a guest pass to be issued. Panther Central will review the

33 1. Athletics Get Connected The University of Pittsburgh is home to the Got a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart- following men’s and phone? You can easily connect to PittNet, women’s Division I athletic teams: Pitt’s campus-wide high-speed network. Your residence hall room features both Men’s: wired and wireless connections, so all your • devices are covered. Wireless is also avail- • able in all classrooms and academic build- • Cross Country ings. Visit technology.pitt.edu for connection • Football instructions or stop by our walk-in support • Soccer locations at the Towers Lobby or University • Swimming and Diving Store on Fifth for assistance. You can also • Track schedule an appointment to receive in-room • Wrestling assistance by calling the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357).

RESOURCES AND SERVICES Women’s: • Basketball Technology Help Desk • Cross Country The Technology Help Desk is open 24 hours • Gymnastics a day, every day to answer your technol- • Soccer ogy-related questions. Call 412-624-HELP • Swimming and Diving (4357), submit a request or chat online at • technology.pitt.edu, or send an email mes- • sage to [email protected]. • Track • Volleyball My Pitt Email To purchase tickets, go to: Students can use My Pitt Email service on Athletics Ticket Office their phone or tablet and at my.pitt.edu. This 1011 Petersen Events Center cloud-based service features 50 GB of stor- 412-648-7488 (x8-7488) age, an online calendar, an address book, Monday–Friday and more. You can personalize your email 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. address by creating an email alias, and you or visit www.pittsburghpanthers.com. can even keep your My Pitt Email after you graduate.

2. Bicycles and Vehicles Software for Students Please refer to Section II, Article 15 (Parking Browse our huge list of free software Services) in this Handbook. technology.pitt.edu/mysoftware before you buy anything. As a Pitt student, more than 160 titles are available to you at no 3. Buses cost, including Microsoft Office 365 for Windows, Windows 7 and Windows 8, Visual Please refer to Section II, Article 15 (Parking Studio, and Office 2011 for Macintosh. Services) in this Handbook. These titles can be downloaded for free from the Software Download Service at My Pitt 4. Computing Resources (my.pitt.edu). All required course software, such as End Note, Mathematica, MATLAB, Student computing resources at the Minitab, SPSS, as well as Symantec University are provided and supported EndPoint Protection (anti-virus) and LoJack by Computing Services and Systems Laptop Security software, are also avail- Development (CSSD). able for free download. Adobe software can be purchased at discounted prices at the

34 Technology Services Desk at the University projects, easily upload large files, back up, Store on Fifth. and organize your files. You can access Box from your phone, tablet, or computer. My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) My Pitt is your personal guide to the Pitt Pitt Apps experience! You can read My Pitt Email, The Pitt App Store puts the most useful Pitt- download free software, view your grades, related apps at your fingertips. OverDrive search class schedules and course descrip- (eBooks), Blackboard, Ride Systems (the Pitt tions, pay your tuition bill, add Panther Funds Shuttles schedules), and more are all avail- to your Panther Card, check your Dining able at appstore.pitt.edu. Dollars balance, apply for University housing, access the University’s library resources, and Emergency Notification Service more. The University’s emergency notification ser- vice is used to communicate with subscrib- Computing Labs ers through voice, text, and email messages

RESOURCES AND SERVICES CSSD provides six student computing labs as deemed appropriate in the event of an equipped with the latest hardware and soft- emergency. You must subscribe to receive ware, scanners, and laser printing services. the alerts. To subscribe, log in to My Pitt Some labs are open 24 hours, so you can (my.pitt.edu), click My Resources, select work anytime. You can even bring your own Emergency Notification, and follow the tablet or laptop, recharge your phone’s bat- instructions. tery, or study with classmates in our col- laborative team rooms. A valid University Lynda.pitt.edu computing account is required to use the computing lab equipment. The computing Go to lynda.pitt.edu for unlimited access to labs are located at: thousands of online training videos on top- • B-06 Benedum Hall ics such as Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, • G-27/G-62 Cathedral of Learning Web design, animation, and more! Learn a • 230 David Lawrence Hall new skill, start a hobby, develop your career • 112 Hillman Library path, and set personal goals. Earn certifi- • C114 Sutherland Hall cates of completion and keep learning with • B-40 Alumni Hall. recommended courses. The possibilities are limitless! Visit technology pitt.edu for lab hours, a campus map of lab locations, and available Safe Computing Tools equipment. To help you protect your computer, CSSD provides a variety of security tools and Pitt Printing services. The Spam and Virus Filtering Students can send print jobs from any loca- Service blocks junk email and viruses from tion to print stations located in the com- reaching your University email address. puting labs and in other convenient places CSSD recommends that students use across campus. Be sure to download the Pitt Symantec Endpoint Protection anti- Printing client from the Software Download virus software and Malwarebytes on their Service at my.pitt.edu so you can print from devices. Computrace LoJack allows your your computer. laptop to be traced in the event that it is lost or stolen. You can download these programs at no cost from the Software Download Pitt Box Service at My Pitt. Log in to my.pitt.edu, With Box (pitt.box.com), you have 50 GB of click Software Download Service in the secure cloud storage. Box makes it simple right-hand column, then click the Software to share folders and collaborate on group Download Service Login link.

35 Computing Guidelines Student and Class All students are asked to review the Announcements University’s computing guidelines at tech- If conditions dictate, class cancellations will nology.pitt.edu. Misuse of University com- be based upon logical divisions be-tween puting resources, including the sharing of morning, afternoon, and evening classes. copyrighted music, movies, and software, Used for these purposes only, morning is punishable through the Student Code of classes begin before noon, afternoon classes Conduct and Judicial Procedures. begin after noon, and evening classes begin after 5 p.m. Additional Information • For more details and helpful tips, please Instructors who are unable to meet a sched- visit technology.pitt.edu. uled class should contact their school or • Like us on facebook.com/pittcssd and department to inform them that the class is follow us on Twitter @pittcssd to get the canceled because of the instructor’s inabil- latest computing news. ity to arrive on campus. Students who have • The Technology Help Desk is open 24 x questions regarding a specific class should RESOURCES AND SERVICES 7, every day. Call 412-624-HELP [4357], contact the school or department that offers email [email protected], or chat the course in order to determine whether a online at technology.pitt.edu. class is being held as regularly scheduled. The media will only be contacted in the 5. Counseling event of class cancellations. If there is no announcement, the University is in full Please refer to Section II, Article 27.b. operation. Unless otherwise specified, other (Student Affairs: Counseling Center) in this University services and events will con- Handbook. tinue as scheduled even when classes are canceled. 6. Emergency Phones More than 500 emergency phones are dis- 8. Fraternities and seminated throughout the campus. Many of Sororities these phones are outdoors and are identi- fied by a blue light. As soon as the red but- Please refer to Section II, Article 27.c. ton is pressed, these phones automatically (Student Affairs: Cross-Cultural and register your location and connect directly Leadership Development) in this to the University police. Please refer also to Handbook. Section II, Article 33 (University Police) in this Handbook. 9. Getting Home Please refer to Section II, Article 15 (Parking 7. Extreme Weather/ Services) in this Handbook. Emergency Conditions The University shall be officially closed 10. Government only by authorization of the chancellor. An Please refer to Section II, Article 27.i. 8) emergency operations center, made up of (Student Life: Student Government Board) representatives of the Offices of Senior Vice in this Handbook. Chancellor and Provost, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, and the Vice Provost and Dean of Students, has been established and charged with the responsibility of monitoring such situations and advising the chancellor.

36 11. Heinz Memorial training equipment. All are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chapel A landmark of Pittsburgh architecture located Towers Fitness Center: on the • Located in Litchfield Tower A east lawn of the Cathedral • Available only for residents of Towers of Learning, this French A, B, and C Gothic structure serves the University com- Nordenberg Hall Fitness Center munity as an interdenominational chapel. A • Located on third floor Lutheran Compline is held each Sunday at • Available for residents of Nordenberg 8:30 p.m., September–April. Hall

For more information, call Schenley Quadrangle Fitness Center: 412-624-4157 (x4-4157) • Located in Brackenridge Hall or visit www.heinzchapel. • Available only for residents of Amos, pitt.edu. Holland, McCormick, Bruce, and RESOURCES AND SERVICES Brackenridge Halls 12. Intramurals and Lothrop Fitness Center: Recreation • Located in Lothrop Hall The Intramurals and Recreation program, • Available for Lothrop Hall Residents run by the Division of Student Affairs, offers only structured activities and maintains open rec- reation facilities for the University population. Panther Hall Fitness Center: Of interest to students are the following: • Located in Panther Hall Intramurals • Available only for residents of Panther The intramurals office is located in the Baierl Hall Student Recreation Center of the Petersen Events Center and can be reached at 412- Pennsylvania Hall Fitness Center: 648-8210 (x8-8210). • Located in Pennsylvania Hall • Available only for residents of Intramurals are a great way to learn social Pennsylvania Hall development through competition and coop- eration, exercise your mental and physical Ruskin Hall Fitness Center: health, develop sports and recre-ation skills, • Located in Ruskin Hall stay physically fit, and have fun while doing • Available for Ruskin Hall residents only it! For more details about how to register Sutherland East Fitness Center: for intramurals, a virtual tour of the facilities, • Located in Sutherland Hall (East) hours of operation, and other information, • Available for Sutherland East residents visit only www.intramurals.pitt.edu. Sutherland West Fitness Center: Fitness Centers • Located in Sutherland Hall (West) • Available for Sutherland West residents Intramurals and Recreation maintains 14 only fitness centers throughout campus for stu- dents’ use. Students must present a valid Bouquet Gardens Fitness Center: Panther Card to gain access at all 14 fitness • Located in Bouquet Gardens Building J centers. • Fitness center available for residents of Bouquet Gardens Seven of these fitness centers are located in residence halls and offer aerobic and strength

37 The other four fitness centers are listed below. Swimming Pools Please check www.intramurals.pitt.edu for Intramurals and Recreation maintains three hours of operation. pools for students. All students must present a valid Panther Card to gain access. Please Bellefield Fitness Center: check www.intramurals.pitt.edu • Located in Bellefield Hall for hours of operation. • Available for all Pitt students, faculty, and staff Bellefield Hall Pool: • Aerobic, strength training, and free • Located in weight equipment, which are placed in Bellefield Hall two weight rooms. • Available for all Pitt students, faculty, and staff Fitness Center: • Modern, well-designed middle-sized • Located in Trees Hall pool, • Available for all Pitt students goes to 4 feet deep • Aerobic, strength training, and free

RESOURCES AND SERVICES weight equipment Trees Hall Large Pool: • Located in Trees Hall William Pitt Union Fitness Center: • Available for all • Located on Third Floor of William Pitt Pitt students Union • The most popular • Available for all Pitt Students pool in the Big East • Cardio equipment, aerobic studio, stu- dio cycling room Trees Hall Small Pool: • Located in Trees Hall Baierl Student Recreation Center: • Available for all • Located in Petersen Events Center Pitt students • Available for all • A small pool that can Pitt students be used by students when the • Aerobic, strength Olympic-size pool is scheduled for training, and free weight equipment classes or meets Gymnasia Intramurals and Recreation maintains two Other Facilities gymnasia for students. All students must A multipurpose room, handball and racquet- present a valid Panther Card to gain access. ball courts, located in Trees Hall, are also Please check www.intramurals.pitt.edu available for all Pitt students with a valid for hours of operation. Panther Card. Call the intramurals office at 412-648-8210 (x8-8210) for more informa- Bellefield Gymnasium: tion. The Baierl Student Recreation Center • Located in has six racquetball courts, none of which are Bellefield Hall convertible to squash. For reservations, call • Available for all Pitt students, faculty, 412-383-7590 (x3-7590). and staff • Basketball court In addition, Intramurals and Recreation offers soccer fields at The Cost Sports Trees Hall Gymnasium: Center. For scheduling, call 412 648-3151 • Located in Trees Hall (x8-3151). Squash courts at Fitzergerald • Available for all Field House may be scheduled through the Pitt students Department of Intramurals and Recreation at • Basketball courts 412-648-8210.

38 13. Library SafeRider Please refer to Section II, Article 32 SafeRider provides safe transportation during (University Libraries) in this Handbook. the evening and early morning hours when special, non-emergency needs arise for stu- dents and campus shuttles are not available. 14. Maps SafeRider operates as follows: Please refer to Appendix B (Map and Sun.–Wed., 7 p.m.–3 a.m. Building Abbreviations) in this Handbook. Thurs.–Sat., 7 p.m.–5 a.m. Summer Hours 9 p.m.–3 a.m. 15. Parking, Transportation, and SafeRider also provides trips to and from the Greyhound and Amtrak stations in Services, Department of Pittsburgh around holidays and semester 204 Brackenridge Hall breaks. Please check the Web site: www. pc.pitt.edu/transportation/saferider.html or

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 412-624-4034 (x4-4034) Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. call 412-648-CALL for more information.

Transportation Transportation Services for Passengers with Disabilities 117 Forbes Pavilion 412-624-8801 (x4-8801) Transportation services for passengers with Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. disabilities may be arranged by contacting Disability Resources and Services at 412- The University’s Department of Parking, 648-7890 (x8-7890). It is important that you Transportation, and Services provides and/ contact this office as early as possible so that or coordinates many valuable services for it can accommodate your scheduling needs. students. Included in those are: A van with a wheelchair/cart lift and standard Campus Shuttles passenger seating is available between the hours of 8 a.m. and Pitt buses and shuttles travel on 12 different 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, when routes around campus and to parts of both classes are in session. North Oakland and South Oakland. As a Pitt student, you are able to ride without paying Students with temporary disabilities will be a fare; just show your valid Pitt ID. For more provided services on an “as available” information, call 412-624-8801 basis. For additional information, please (x4-8801). You may also visit contact Disability Resources and Services at www.pc.pitt.edu/transportation. the number listed above.

Maps and schedules are available online. You can also download the mobile app, available Bicycles for all iPhones and Android phones. Search Bicycling is a great way to get around cam- “Ride Systems” and then select “University of pus. Free bicycle racks and bicycle repair Pittsburgh.” kiosks are located throughout campus, and bike lockers are also available for a nominal Pitt/Port Authority Agreement fee. Visit www.pts.pitt.edu/commuting, All students may ride Port Authority buses, e-mail [email protected], or contact the light rail, trolleys, and inclines in Allegheny Parking Services Office at 412-624-4034. County fare-free by presenting a valid Pitt ID. For schedule information, call 412-442-2000, or visit www.portauthority.org.

39 Vehicle Parking Permits 16. Photocopies Parking permits for resident students are lim- Copy Cat is the University of Pittsburgh’s ited; contact Parking Services at on-site copy center, which offers a variety of 204 Brackenridge Hall, copying, printing, and finishing services with a 412-624-4034 (x4-4034). large selection of paper stocks. For more infor- You can also e-mail [email protected]. mation, please visit www.copycat.pitt.edu, For more information, please visit or email Copy Cat at [email protected]. www.pts.pitt.edu/parking. Two convenient locations: Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) The University Store on Fifth Copy Cat If your vehicle needs a jump start or if you’ve 4000 Fifth Avenue locked your keys inside, MAP is here for you. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 MAP is a service provided by the Parking M-F, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Enforcement Division. Call MAP for assis- 412-624-0552 RESOURCES AND SERVICES tance at 412-624-4034 (x4-4034), [email protected] during Parking Services business hours. For motorist assistance at other times, call Scaife Hall University police at 412-624-2121 (x4-2121). Copy Cat 3550 Terrace Street Getting Home for the Holidays Pittsburgh, PA 15260 M-F, 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Need transportation home for Thanksgiving, 412-648-1864 winter, or spring recesses? Contact the Office [email protected] of Travel Management at 412-624-4433 (x4-4433), visit www.pc.pitt.edu/ transportation/buseshome.html, or e-mail [email protected] to obtain information on the 17. PITT ARTS Buses Home for the Holidays program. 907 William Pitt Union 412-624-4498 (x4-4498) Buses leave from the William Pitt Union and [email protected] serve the following cities: The University believes that our students Allentown, PA should have the opportunity to take advan- Breezewood, PA tage of all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Buffalo, NY The concept that “the city is our campus” Erie, PA informs how PITT ARTS connects students Frederick, MD with Pittsburgh’s vibrant art scene, both on Harrisburg, PA and off campus. PITT ARTS offers reduced King of Prussia, PA and in some instances free tickets to diverse New York, NY artistic events including symphonies, ballet, , PA theater, etc. For a complete listing of events, Rochester, NY visit www.pittarts.pitt.edu. Scranton, PA Washington, DC 18. Pitt News For more information, visit www.pts.pitt.edu. Please refer to Section II, Article 28.j. 5) (Student Life: Pitt News) in this Handbook.

40 19. Pitt Program Council 21. Pitt Radio WPTS-FM Please refer to Section II, Article 27.i. 6) Please refer to Section II, Article 27.i. 15) (Student Life: Pitt Program Council) (Student Life: WPTS-FM Radio) in this in this Handbook. Handbook. 20. Pitt Promise 22. PittTV The University of Pittsburgh is committed Please refer to Section II, Article 27.i. 7) to the advancement of learning and service (Student Life: PittTV) in this Handbook. to society. This is best accomplished in an atmosphere of mutual respect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others, and aca- 23. Police demic integrity. By choosing to join this com- Please refer to Section II, Article 33 munity, I accept the obligation to live by these (University Police) in this Handbook. common values and commit myself to the following principles. RESOURCES AND SERVICES 24. Recreation As a Pitt student: Please refer to Section II, Article 12 (Intramurals • I will embrace the concept of a civil and Recreation) in this Handbook. community that abhors violence, theft, and exploitation of others. • I will commit myself to the pursuit of 25. Religious Affiliations knowledge with personal integrity and Please refer to Section II, Article 27.i. 13) academic honesty. (Student Life: University Association • I will respect the sanctity of the learning of Chaplaincies) in environment and avoid disruptive and this Handbook. deceitful behavior toward other mem- bers of the campus community. • I will support a culture of diversity by 26. Sexual Assault respecting the rights of those who differ You have been a victim of sexual assault if a from myself. sexual • I will contribute to the development of act has been committed toward you: a caring community where compassion for others and freedom of thought and • Forcibly and/or against your will. expression are valued. • Not forcibly or against your will, but • I will honor, challenge, and contribute to you were incapable of giving consent. the scholarly heritage left by those who • Not forcibly, but the act is unlawful. preceded me and work to leave this a better place for those who follow. Sexual assault assistance is provided at Sexual Assault Services, located in the By endorsing these common principles, I University Counseling Center. For more accept a moral obligation to behave in ways information, please refer to Section II, Article that contribute to a civil campus environment 27.b. (Student Affairs: Counseling Center) and resolve to support this behavior in oth- in this Handbook. ers. This commitment to civility is my promise to the University of Pittsburgh and its com- If you have been sexually assaulted, call the munity of scholars. University Counseling Center (412-648-7938 Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; 412-648-7856 after 5:00pm and on week- ends) and state that you have been sexu- ally assaulted. You will be connected with

41 the sexual assault specialist who will provide Off-campus, referrals for specialized coun- crisis support (via telephone or in-person) seling services for survivors of sexual assault and assistance in obtaining medical care, are available through Pittsburgh Action legal assistance, and University supported. Against Rape (PAAR; 412-431-5665 or 1-866-363-7273) and the Center for Victims Seek medical attention as soon as possible. of Violence and Crime (412-392-8582). All survivors of sexual assault are encouraged to seek medical attention for their own physi- For information on University equal opportu- cal health, as well as to preserve evidence: nity and affirmative action programs (includ- • Female survivors should seek urgent ing Title IX information), please contact: medical care in the emergency depart- University of Pittsburgh, Office of Affirmative ment at Magee-Women’s Hospital Action, Diversity and Inclusion, Carol W. (412-641-4933). Mohamed, Director (and Title IX, 504, • Male survivors should seek urgent and ADA Coordinator, 412 Bellefield Hall, medical care in the emergency Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (412-648-7860). department at Presbyterian Hospital

RESOURCES AND SERVICES (412-647-3333). 27. Student Affairs, To preserve evidence, do not shower, Division of douche, or change clothes or bedding before The Division of Student Affairs supports seeking medical attention. If oral contact the academic mission of the University by occurred during the assault, do not brush enhancing student learning and develop- your teeth, smoke or eat. Even if you do not ment through a myriad of experiential learn- want to pursue legal action, preserving evi- ing opportunities. Working in partnership dence keeps your options open in case you with other members of the University com- later change your mind. munity, Student Affairs provides a rich array of programs and services that add consider- Seek legal assistance by reporting the able value to the outstanding learning expe- crime to the University of Pittsburgh Police rience emanating from the classroom. Thus, (412-624-2121). Student Affairs facilitates student involve- ment in a vibrant campus learning com- If the assailant is a University of Pittsburgh munity that prepares students to function student, you may file a report with the effectively in a scientific, technological, and Conduct Officer in the Office of Judicial diverse world. Affairs (412-648-7918; 738 William Pitt Union). The departments within the Division of Student Affairs are: Any member of the University community may initiate a proceeding against a student a. Career Development and Placement by filing a complaint through Office of Judicial Assistance Affairs. 200 William Pitt Union www.careers.pitt.edu Consider seeking specialized counseling Mon.–Fri. for coping with the trauma associated with With appointment sexual assault. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins On campus, contact the University 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Counseling Center at 412-648-7930 to initiate 412-383-4473 counseling with the sexual assault services Career Development is dedicated to help- specialist. The sexual assault services spe- ing students prepare for a successful future. cialist can also assist with referrals to special- Its staff can help you explore careers and ized counseling services off-campus. choose one that is best for you, decide about a major, and find opportunities to

42 acquire career-related experience. For more designed to alleviate the trauma associated information and a complete listing of services with sexual assault. Pitt students who have provided, visit www.careers.pitt.edu. experienced some form of sexual assault are eligible for services. Emergency medi- We are deeply committed to helping stu- cal, legal, and police support are provided. dents land the right internship, part-time Students are assisted with obtaining medi- job, and ultimately career employment in all cal, legal, and judicial resources available professions. to them within the University and local communities. While Career Development focuses on help- ing students develop the tools they need The peer education program is an integral to conduct an effective internship or job component of Sexual Assault Services. search—career planning, resume develop- Peers2Peers is a volunteer student outreach ment, interviewing skills, etc.—Student program whose mission is to create an Employment and Placement Assistance awareness of the dynamics of sexual assault (SEPA) works diligently to connect busi- on the Pitt campus; promote healthier,

RESOURCES AND SERVICES nesses and organizations with Pitt students more effective communication; and prevent actively seeking jobs or internships. sexual victimization through educational programming. SEPA works closely with businesses and employers representing a wide variety of c. Cross-Cultural and professions. We prepare you to land an Leadership Development internship and for a full-time job search. We 617 William Pitt Union also help you secure internships and jobs by 412-648-9523 (x8-9523) matching you with businesses and organiza- www.studentaffairs.pitt. tions seeking quality employees. edu/ccld Mon.–Thurs. 8:30 a.m.– For more information, visit www.hire.pitt.edu. 11 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. b. Counseling Center Sat. 1–9 p.m. 111 University Place Nordenberg Hall Sun. 3–9 p.m. 412-648-7930 (x8-7930) Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development www.counseling.pitt.edu (CCLD) is a multipurpose, state-of-the-art Fall and spring terms: facility designed especially for students and Mon.–Fri. student organizations. We provide opportu- 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. nities for students to: Mon. and Wed. • interact and engage in meaning- 5–9 p.m. ful dialogue and experiential learning activities. Each year, the University Counseling Center • deepen their sense of self, their under- provides personal and academic counseling standing and appreciation of cultural to nearly 2,000 students at the University. The differences, and the important role center is staffed with psychologists, coun- these differences play in the human selors, social workers, a psychiatrist, and experience. predoctoral interns. The services rendered to • cultivate a sense of social responsibility students are free, voluntary, and confidential. to others. For more information and a complete listing CCLD not only provides students and orga- of services provided, visit nizations with first-class working areas www.counseling.pitt.edu. equipped with the latest technology, it is a special place on campus that: Also located within the counseling center • fosters cultural collaboration and is the Office of Sexual Assault Services. It communication. provides individual and group counseling • creates centralized multicultural pro- gramming and workshops. 43 • offers advisory services to all major e. International Services, Office of cultural and some social groups. 708 William Pitt Union • offers civic, personal, and organizational 412-624-7120 (x4-7120) leadership training. www.ois.pitt.edu • provides an informal gathering place for Monday–Friday students. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

CCLD is a place where students, particularly The Office of International Services supports underrepresented groups of students, can and complements the academic mission of seek support and guidance as they pursue the University by providing the services nec- their in- and out-of-the-classroom experi- essary to facilitate inter-national education ences and educations on the pathway to and cultural exchange in its broadest sense. graduation from Pitt. For more information and a complete listing of services provided, visit www.ois.pitt.edu. In addition to other organizations, fraternities and sororities are part of CCLD. f. Residence Life

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 935 William Pitt Union 412-648-1200 (x8-1200) Joining a fraternity or sorority is, for many www.reslife.pitt.edu new college students, a wonderful way to Mon.–Fri. meet a lot of new people and adapt to the 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. University’s campus environment. In addition, you can enrich your college experience by Living on campus is a unique experience forming friendships that may last a lifetime. that will allow you the opportunity to interact For more information, visit with fellow students, faculty, and staff mem- www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccldfratsor. bers. Residence Life’s mission is to provide you with a supportive, comfortable, and For more information, visit diverse environment that is focused on your www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccld. academic success, self-exploration, career development, and the realization of your d. Disability Resources and Services personal goals. 140 William Pitt Union

412-648-7890 (x8-7890) Voice 412-383-7355 TTY Residence Life Staff www.drs.pitt.edu Residence Halls Mon.–Fri. All residence halls are staffed with resident 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. directors (RDs), resident assistants (RAs), and program coordinators (PCs). Sutherland We are committed to providing equal oppor- Hall also has an assistant hall director (AHD). tunities in higher education to academically qualified students with disabilities. Students Resident Director (RD) with disabilities will be integrated as com- There is one resident director (RD) residing in pletely as possible into the University expe- each residence hall (in some cases, one RD rience. Disability Resources and Services is assigned to a cluster of two or more halls). shares with you, the student, the responsibility RDs are responsible for the overall man- for creating equal access toward achievement agement and supervision of your building. of your academic goals. For more information During the summer months, they plan the and a complete listing of services provided, year and get ready to supervise the resident visit www.drs.pitt.edu. assistant (RA) staff. RDs have professional degrees and/or extensive experience work- ing in a college environment.

44 Assistant Hall Director (AHD) Provides students with quality primary health Assistant hall directors (AHDs) are graduate care, by appointment, with board- certified, students who work in residence halls provid- licensed medical doctors, nurse practitio- ing assistance to the resident directors (RDs). ners, nurses, medical assistants, and medi- AHDs oversee some of the administrative cal specialists. A pharmacy, on-site specialty aspects of the building, supervise resident services, internal medicine, dermatology, assistants (RAs), and advise the building’s orthopedics, gynecology, nutrition counsel- RSA hall council. ing, lab work, and health education are also available. For more information, visit Program Coordinator (PC) www.studhlth.pitt.edu. In each of our residence halls, we have resi- dent assistants (RAs) who have been desig- h. Student Conduct nated as our programming experts; therefore 743 William Pitt Union these individuals are referred to as program 412-648-7910 (x-7910) coordinators (PCs). These students coordinate www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ the programming efforts within the building, studentconduct

RESOURCES AND SERVICES and provide assistance to the other RAs. They Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. have excelled as RAs and now pursue more leadership responsibilities in this challenging The Office of Student Conduct provides position. the framework by which members of the University community may address alleged Resident Assistant (RA) violations of the Student Code of Conduct Resident assistants (RAs) are some of and Judicial Procedures by Pitt students. the most important people on staff at the Student Conduct is a neutral body, taking University. They are students, just like you, neither the position of the complainant or who have committed themselves to one of the accused but providing fair process, and the most impressive leadership positions on education, for both parties. campus. They are available to assist you and serve as a resource providing information, We also provide opportunities for students crisis response, academic and social sup- to become involved in the system by serving port, events, and a safe, comfortable living as members of the Judicial Board. Faculty environment. and staff members serve as hearing officers within Student Conduct. The Judicial Board For more information, visit and the hearing officers are responsible for www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/reslife. making determinations if an accused stu- dent is or is not responsible for violating the g. Student Health Service charge(s) as alleged. If the student is found Health and Wellness Center to be responsible, the Judicial Board and Nordenberg Hall the hearing officers are also responsible for 111 University Place making recommendations for sanctions to 412-383-1800 (x3-1800) the vice provost for undergraduate studies www.studhlth.pitt.edu and dean of students. Fall and spring hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs. Additionally, we provide disciplinary clear- 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ances for students as requested for schol- Weds., Fri. arships, study abroad opportunities, and 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. employment. Summer hours: For more information, visit Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ studentconduct.

45 i. Student Life, Office of parents include Orientation programming, 130 William Pitt Union bi-semester electronic newsletters, webinars, 412-648-1074 (x8-1074) parent socials (on cam-pus and in regional www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ areas), Panther Parent Ambassadors, a life-on-campus comprehensive parent website, and a Parent Mon.–Fri. and Family Liaison. For more information, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. please go to www.parents.pitt.edu, e-mail [email protected], or call 412-624-8548. Student Life is the hub of student involve- ment and engagement at Pitt. Since you 4) First Year Experience spend the majority of your time outside the Adjusting to a large student community, classroom, Student Life has many oppor- living away from home, and feeling con- tunities available for you to spend that time nected are factors many students encounter finding your niche. Within Student Life, there and need assistance with during their first are literally hundreds of options for student year. First Year Experience strives to pro- involvement ranging from student media, vide new students with a variety of experi- community service, student employment, and

RESOURCES AND SERVICES ences, both before and after they arrive on peer mentoring to various types of student campus, to assist with their transition. First organizations including student government, Year Experience offers programs that are club sports, all-campus programming, and designed to help students get connected, other student activities. For more informa- engage in activities outside the classroom, tion, visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ and build relationships with their peers, staff life-on-campus. and faculty. Following is a summary of departments and

organizations within Student Life: For more information, visit www.fye.pitt.edu. 1) Commuter Student Programs 5) Panther Prints Commuter Student Programs delivers excit- 423 William Pitt Union ing programming, events, and services to 412-648-7882 (x8-7882) commuter students that will encourage an active and educational environment. For Panther Prints is a colorful yearbook of more information and a complete listing academic and social life at Pitt that is given of services, visit to all graduating students at the end of the www.commuter.pitt.edu. spring term.

2) Family Weekend For more information, visit www.studentaf- fairs.pitt.edu/studentmedia#pantherprints. Family Weekend provides students’ fami- lies with the opportunity to visit campus and 6) Pitt News, The share in the activities. Family Weekend 2015 434 William Pitt Union includes events beginning on Friday, October 412-648-7980 2, 2015 and concluding Sunday, October 4, (x8-7980) 2015. For more information, visit www.familyweekend.pitt.edu. , published since 1906, is the University’s student newspaper. Printing 3) Parent and Family Resources 14,000 copies daily and made further available Parent and Family Resources Students are on its Web site, The Pitt News provides news, not the only Panthers who need to get con- sports, opinions, and art and entertainment to nected! The University of Pittsburgh is com- its readers. This newspaper has won a gallery of state and national awards over the years mitted to providing our parents with the best and provides career-oriented experience in possible information and resources so that all aspects of journalism and newspaper together we can educate and develop each publishing. For more information, visit student to his/her potential. Resources for www.pittnews.com.

46 7) Pitt Program Council governmental relations. M-30 William Pitt Union For more information visit www.pitt.edu/~sgb. 412-648-7900 (x8-7900) 10) Student Organizations Mon.–Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. There are more than 400 student organiza- Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. tions on campus. For more information, visit Summer: www.sorc.pitt.edu. Mon.–Fri. 11) Student Organization Resource 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Center (SORC) 833 William Pitt Union Pitt Program Council provides a wide variety 412-624-7115 of programming that meets the interests of (x4-7115) the student body. The student committees Mon.–Fri. of the Pitt Program Council plan a variety 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. of entertainment and educational activi- ties. Programs include celebrity and political The SORC (pronounced “source”) certifies over 400 student organizations to officially RESOURCES AND SERVICES lectures, weekly films, recreational events, the annual Fall Fest and Bigelow Bash street operate on campus and provides informa- events, annual homecoming activities, and tion, resources, services and training to art gallery exhibits. For more information or to enhance their operation. For more informa- tion, visit www.sorc.pitt.edu. see event listings, visit www.pitt.edu/~ppc. 12) Student Volunteer Outreach 8) PittTV 923 William Pitt Union 417 William Pitt Union 412-624-1065 (x4-1065) [email protected] Mon.–Fri. PittTV, Channel 3, is devoted to promoting 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. student programs and activities through free advertising. PittTV also airs an international The mission of the Student Volunteer film series and other educational and feature Outreach (SVO) is to provide co-curricular films. For more information or an updated film service-learning and community service opportunities for students that contribute to schedule, visit . www.pitt.edu/~pitttv their learning and development and engage the community in activities that help fulfill the 9) Student Government Board University’s public service mission. 848 William Pitt Union 412-648-7970 For more information, visit www.svo.pitt.edu. (x8-7970) 13) University Association of Chaplaincies The Student Government Board exists to pro- The University Association of Chaplaincies vide undergraduate, non-College of General provides connections with local religious Studies students with representation as a organizations that serve the University com- student voice to University administration. We munity. For a complete listing of member represent the needs, interests, and concerns organizations, visit www.pitt.edu/~chaplain. of all Pitt students. Another important aspect of our job is allocation of the student activities 14) William Pitt Union fee, which provides money to the 400-plus 412-648-7815 student organizations at the University. (x8-7815) The board comprises one president and eight Pitt’s student hub on campus is the William board members, all elected by the student Pitt Union. It is centrally located and hosts body. We also have 8 standing committees a variety of activities, events, services, and that address various aspects of campus life, entertainment. Students study, meet, relax, including diversity, freshman involvement, and attend organization meetings, and grab a bite to eat seven days a week.

47 The William Pitt Union provides programs and 28. Student Union services that support the activities of student organizations. All Student Life department Please refer to Section II, Article 29.j. 14) offices are located in the building. (Student Life: William Pitt Union) in this Handbook. Hours of Operation: Fall and Spring Terms: 29. The University Store Mon.–Thurs. 7 a.m.–12:30 a.m. on Fifth/Pitt Shop Fri. 7 a.m.–1:30 a.m. The University Store on Fifth Sat. 8 a.m.–1:30 a.m. 4000 Fifth Avenue Sun. 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Summer Term: 412-648-1455 (x8-1455) Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sun. CLOSED Wed. 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. William Pitt Union Ticket Office Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Main Floor Sun. 12 p.m.–4 p.m. 412-648-7814 Cash, personal checks, (x8-7814) VISA, MasterCard, Discover, Hours vary. American Express, and Panther Funds accepted. Student tickets for Pitt activities sponsored by various student groups and departments, Extended Hours local cultural events, and Port Authority trip Week of 8/24–8/30 tickets and passes can be purchased here. Mon.–Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. For more information, visit Fri.. www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/wpu. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 15) WPTS-FM Radio (92.1) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 411 William Pitt Union Sun. 412-648-7990 10 a.m..–5 p.m. (x8-7990) 412-383-9787 Week of 8/31–9/6 (x3-9787) request line Mon.–Thurs. E-mail: [email protected] 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri. Pittsburgh’s Progressive FM, 92.1 WPTS 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. is the University student-run radio station. Sat. With an eclectic mix of music, news, sports, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and public affairs programming, 92.1 WPTS Sun. provides the campus a welcome alternative 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. to commercial radio. In addition to its FM signal, WPTS programming is available via live Internet stream, as well as PittTV Channel 3 on the University cable system. For more information or to listen live, visit www.wpts.pitt.edu.

48 Week of 9/7–9/13 • The shelf card indicates if a book is Mon. “required” or “optional,” and “if an 12 a.m.- 4 p.m. eBook or rental is available for a par- Tues.- Wed. ticular title. Purchase only “required” 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. books until you have gone to your first Thurs. class. 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. • If your book is out of stock, check with Fri. the textbook information desk. 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. • Look for the yellow “Used” sticker on Sat. the binding of the book to receive a 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. discounted price. Sun • Do not write in any book or reveal 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. access codes until you are certain you Normal hours resume are keeping your book. Do not activate your eBook until you are certain you will The University Store on Fifth, owned and not need to return it.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES operated by the University, is where you will • Keep your receipt. A receipt is required find all of your textbook and classroom sup- to return or exchange books. plies, including computers and tablets listed at academic discounted prices, electronic Textbook Comparison Service accessories, and a computer repair center with student discounted pricing. The text- Students who visit our website at www.pitt. book department carries all of the required verbacompare.com can make informed and recommended course books and course purchasing decisions by using our com- materials including new and used textbooks, parison service, which shows the University custom course packs, and eBooks (when Store prices for course materials along with available). Textbook rentals are also available. those of other major textbook suppliers. Pitt students receive a 10% discount on gen- eral reading books (i.e. non-textbooks) every In Store Pickup Service day by showing their PITT ID at checkout. If you would like to have your textbooks ready for pick-up when you arrive on cam- Medical Books and Supplies pus, purchase them through The University The University Store on Fifth stocks books Store on Fifth’s website at www.pittuniver- and professional equipment for students of sitystore.com. When you arrive on campus, medicine, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, simply pick up your books at a designated nursing, and health-related professions. area within The University Store on Fifth.

Tips for buying textbooks: Textbook Return Policy • A Panther Card is required to purchase If you drop or change a course, you can textbooks. The Panther Card is also return your books for a refund, or exchange required if you are paying by check or them during the add/drop period. Please Panther Funds. refer to Appendix A (Academic Calendar/ • Always refer to your course schedule to Important Dates) in this Handbook for add/ ensure that you are buying the correct drop period dates. To refund or exchange, books. you must present your sales receipt along • Textbooks are shelved by academic with your Change in Course form or with- department, department course number, drawal form. and unique CLS number, which identifies the section for which you are registered.

49 Used Book Buyback 32. University Libraries You may “sell” your unwanted textbooks The main library is Hillman Library, located back to The University Store on Fifth all year. at the corner of Forbes Ave and Bigelow The best time to sell your used books is Boulevard. During the Fall and Spring terms during finals week at our buyback stations. Hillman is open 24 hours a day Sunday - Locations are posted on the University Store Thrusday. At other times hours vary. Check on Fifth’s website: the library website at www.library.pitt.edu www.pittuniversitystore.com. To get in touch: Tips for Selling Back Books: Phone: Main information desk: • The best time to sell your used books is 412-648-3330 during finals week. Text:412-605-4706 • Textbooks purchased both new or used Chat: Use the chat widget on the library can be sold back. website at www.library.pitt.edu • If a book isn’t required for the upcom- ing term or if The University Store on

RESOURCES AND SERVICES Facebook: pittuls Fifth already has a sufficient quantity Twitter: @PittLibraries for the upcoming term’s enrollment, the buyback prices will vary depending on Other libraries that are part of the national wholesaler demand. Old edi- University Library System (ULS) are: tions typically have no value and cannot be resold. Bevier Engineering Library G33 Benedum Hall The Pitt Shop 3939 Forbes Avenue Business Library 412-648-2606 (x8-2606) 118 Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Chemistry Library Fri. and Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 130 Chevron Science Center Special additional hours for Game Day weekends will be available. Frick Fine Arts Library Cash, personal checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Panther Langley Library Funds accepted. 217 Langley Hall

The Pitt Shop, owned and operated by the Music Library University of Pittsburgh, features the largest B28 Music Building selection of Pitt apparel in the city. Other campus libraries:

30. Ticket Office Falk Library of the Health Sciences Please refer to Section II, Article 28.j. 14) 200 Scaife Hall (Student Life: William Pitt Union) in this Handbook. Barco Law Library Fourth Floor 31. Transportation 3900 Forbes Ave. Please refer to Section II, Article 16 (Parking Services) in this Handbook.

50 33. University Police 35. Maggie and Stella’s 3412 Forbes Avenue Cards and Gifts Pittsburgh, PA 15260 209 Oakland Avenue Emergencies 412-648-1353 4-2121 from campus phone. 412-624-2121 Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. from noncampus or cellular phone. Or, use Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. one of the many emergency phones on Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. campus. Sun. Closed General Information Maggie and Stella’s Cards and Gifts, named 412-624-4040 (x4-4040) after the first two female graduates of the University of Pittsburgh, is located in the University police operate 24 hours a day, 365 heart of Oakland. This unique store features days a year, taking a proactive approach by a wide selection of gifts, perfect for celebrat-

RESOURCES AND SERVICES offering these policing services: ing every occasion. • Respond to emergencies and con- duct motorcycle, foot, bicycle, and car patrols. • Commissioned officers are available to address student organizations concern- ing law enforcement and safety issues. Officers also facilitate a resident/officer program. • In the event of an emergency, call 4-2121 (from a campus phone), 412-624-2121 (from a noncampus phone), or use one of the many emer- gency phones located on campus. • The lost and found section attempts to identify and return misplaced property to owners. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. • The investigative section performs follow-up investigations on reported crime incidents. • The crime prevention unit conducts security surveys of University property to reduce the potential for crime. For more information, visit www.police.pitt.edu. 34. Yearbook Please refer to Section II, Article 28.j. 4) (Student Life: Panther Prints) in this Handbook.

51 Appendix A Academic Calendar/ Important Dates

2015 2016

Aug 24 Residence halls open Jan. 4 Residence halls open

26 New Student Convocation 6 Classes begin

31 Classes begin 18 Martin Luther King birthday observed/University closed Sep. 7 Labor Day/University closed 19 Add/drop ends

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 11 Add/drop ends Feb. 2016–2017 University housing Oct. 19 Fall break for students/ application process begins no classes 1 Deadline to submit University University offices and buildings housing applications remain open Mar. 6–13 (incl.) Spring Break for 26 Spring term registration begins students/University remains open Nov. 25– 29 Thanksgiving recess for students—residence halls April. 22 Last day of classes remain open 25–30 (incl.) Final exams 30 Classes resume 30 Spring term ends Dec. 11 Last day of classes May 1 Residence halls close 14–19 (incl.) Final exams

19 Fall term ends

20 Residence halls close

20–Jan. 5 (incl.) Winter recess for students

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MAGEE W Rev. 05-15 A Y I I I I I I Allen Hall...... ALLEN D2 ...... FRTOW D4 Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy ...... FRICK D3 Alumni Hall ...... ALUM E2 Fraternity Housing Complex...... FRAT B1, C2 Post Office (Oakland Branch)...... POST F4 (Office of Admissions and Financial • Frick Fine Arts Building ...... FKART F3 PRES (map abbreviation for Bellefield Presbyterian Church) Aid, Office of Alumni Relations) Gardner Steel Conference Center...... GSCC D2 UPMC Presbyterian ...... PRESB C3 Amos Hall (residence hall)...... AMOS E3 Heinz Memorial Chapel ...... HEINZ F2 UPMC Presbyterian South Tower ...... PRESB-S C3 BAPST (map abbreviation for First Baptist Church) Hill Building ...... HILL C4 Public Health ...... PUBHL D3 • Barco Law Building...... LAW E3 • Hillman Library ...... HLMAN E3 (Crabtree and Parran Halls) Bellefield Hall ...... BELLH G2 Hilton Garden Inn ...... HILTON C4 Rand Building...... RAND G1 Bellefield Presbyterian Church ...... PRES D3 Holland Hall (residence hall)...... HOLLD E3 Ruskin Hall ...... RUSKN F1 Bellefield Towers ...... BELLT F1 House 8 (residence hall)...... HOUSE 8 B2 Ryan Catholic Newman Center...... CATHO F1 • Benedum Hall ...... BENDM D3 House 9 (residence hall)...... HOUSE 9 B2 (The Oratory) off map Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical • Information Sciences Building...... IS F1 St. Paul Cathedral ...... SPAUL G1 Science Tower (Tower 1) and Iroquois Building ...... IROQU D4 Salk Hall ...... SALK B3 Biomedical Science Tower 2...... BSTWR B3 Jewish University Center...... JUC G2 • Scaife Hall ...... SCAIF C3 Biomedical Science Tower 3 ...... BST3 C4 Kaufmann Medical Building ...... KAU C4 ...... G4 Bouquet Gardens ...... BQGRS E4 • Langley Hall ...... LANGY E1 ...... F3 (residence halls A–J) LAW (map abbreviation for Barco Law Building) Sennott Square ...... SENSQ D4 Brackenridge Hall (residence hall,...... BRACK E3 Lawrence Hall...... LAWRN E3 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum...... SOSAM D2 The Pitt Shop, Parking Office) Learning Research and Space Research Coordination Center...... SRCC D2 Bruce Hall (residence hall) ...... BRUCE E3 Development Center ...... LRDC C2 • Memorial ...... STEPH F2 Building 5...... BLDG5 C2 Litchfield Towers ...... TOWRS D3 Sutherland Hall (residence hall)...... SUTHD B1 • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, (residence halls A, B, C) • (registration)...... THACK D2 Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh ...... CARNG G3 Loeffler Building ...... LOEFF D4 ...... THAW D2 • Cathedral of Learning ...... CL F2 Log Cabin...... LOGCB F2 The University Store on Fifth ...... USOF E3 CATHO (map abbreviation for Ryan Catholic Newman Center) Lothrop Hall (residence hall)...... LOTHP C3 (Copy Cat) Center for Bioengineering off map...... CNBIO B4 Lutheran University Center ...... LUC G2 • Thomas Detre Hall of the Western Center for Sports Medicine...... CSMR B4 Magee-Womens Hospital ...... MAGEE B5 Psychiatric Institute and Clinic ...... TDH C2 and Rehabilitation off map Mark A. Nordenberg Hall...... NORD D3 TOWRS (map abbreviation for Litchfield Towers) Charles L. ...... COST A1 (residence hall, Student Health Service) Trees Hall (athletic facilities)...... TREES A2 CHDEV (map abbreviation for University Child McCormick Hall (residence hall)...... MCCOR E3 University Center (UPMC) ...... UCTR E1 Development Center) Medical Arts Building ...... MDART D3 University Child Development Center • Chevron Science Center ...... CHVRN D1 Mellon Institute ...... MELLI F1 off map...... CHDEV G1 ...... CLAPP F1 (Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center) University Club ...... UCLUB D2 Community of Reconciliation Building ...... CR F1 Melwood Maintenance Building University Public Safety Building...... UPSB C5 Craig Hall ...... CRAIG G1 off map...... MELWD G1 University Technology Craig Square ...... CRGSQ G2 • Mervis Hall ...... MERVS F4 Development Center...... UTDC G1 Crawford Hall ...... CRAWF E1 • UPMC Montefiore ...... MONF B4 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System— Darragh Street Apartment Complex...... DSAC A3 • Music Building ...... MUSIC F1 University Drive Division...... VA B1 • ...... EBERL D1 O’Hara Student Center...... OSC D2 VALE (map abbreviation for Parkvale Building) Engineering Auditorium ...... ENGUD D2 • ...... OEH D2 Van de Graaff Building ...... VNGRF D2 Eureka Building ...... EURKA C5 Oxford Building (3501 Forbes Avenue)...... OXFRD C4 • Victoria Building ...... VICTO C4 Eye and Ear Institute ...... EEI C3 Panther Hall (residence hall)...... PANTH B2 Webster Hall ...... WEBSR F1 Falk Medical Building ...... FALKC C3 Park Plaza...... PLAZA G1 • Wesley W. Posvar Hall ...... WWPH E4 Falk School ...... FALKS C1 Parkvale Building...... VALE D4 Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic First Baptist Church ...... BAPST F1 PAVLN (map abbreviation for Forbes Pavilion) (see Thomas Detre Hall) (United Campus Ministry) Pennsylvania Hall (residence hall)...... PAHLL C2 William Pitt Union ...... WPU E3 ...... FHOUS A2 The John M. and Gertrude E. Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center...... WYNUC E1 Forbes Craig Apartments ...... FBCRG G2 Petersen Events Center...... PCNTR B2 Forbes Oakland Building ...... FOBLD B5 ...... PSCOM A2 Parking • Library in Building Forbes Pavilion ...... PAVLN C4 Pharmacy Administration...... PHRMA C3 Metered Parking (Forbes Hall [residence hall]; Integrated Security Department; Pittsburgh Athletic Association...... PAA E2 Department of Parking, Transportation, and Services) Pittsburgh Board of Education ...... PBE G2 Handicap Parking available in University parking lots.

Appendix C Environmental Health and Safety...... 624-9505 Frequently Called Numbers Housing Services...... 648-1100 All numbers are 412 area code Information: Directory Assistance...... 411 Admissions/ On campus...... 0 Financial Aid...... 624-7488 Off campus...... 9+0 Athletics: International Information...... 648-8200 Services...... 624-7120 Tickets...... 648-7488 Cost Center...... 648-8204 Intramurals: Field House...... 648-8204 Information...... 648-8210

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RESOURCES AND SERVICES Rec. Center...... 648-8279 Campus...... 624-8801 Port Authority...... 442-2000 Libraries: Carnegie Public Library...... 622-3114 Career Development...... 648-7130 Hillman Reference...... 648-3330 Hillman Lending...... 648-7800 Counseling Center...... 648-7930 Falk...... 648-8866 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Law...... 648-1323 Dean’s Office...... 624-6480 Mail Centers: Dining Services: Forbes Hall...... 383-9657 Information...... 648-1100 Lothrop Hall...... 648-3922 . or 648-1220 Nordenberg Hall...... 624-8170 Market Central...... 624-1090 Panther Hall...... 648-9898 Market To-Go...... 624-1090 Pennsylvania Hall...... 648-7066 Quick Zone...... 624-1090 Sutherland Hall...... 648-9695 Einstein Bros. Bagels...... 624-6424 Tower B...... 648-1156 The Perch at Sutherland...... 383-9126 Cathedral Café...... 624-6101 Maintenance: Schenley Café...... 648-7886 Residence halls and Petersen Events apartment-style ...... 648-1100 Center Food Court...... 648-9576 Catering...... 624-2354 Panther Card...... 648-1100 Campus Bean Scene...... 624-3133 Oakland Bakery & Market...... 383-7072 Panther Central...... 648-1100 Towers Quick Zone...... 624-2619 Sutherland Quick Zone...... 624-6008 Panther Funds...... 648-1100

Disability Resources Parking Services: and Services...... 648-7890 Parking Services...... 624-4034 Bicycles, carpools, Emergency and vanpools...... 624-4034 Campus phone...... 4-2121 Buses Home for Noncampus phone...... 412-624-2121 The Holidays...... 624-4433 Transportation...... 624-8801

54 Photocopies: The University Store Copy Cat On Fifth...... 648-1455 (University Store on Fifth) ...... 624-0552 Copy Cat (Scaife)...... 648-1864 WPTS Radio...... 648-7990

Pitt News...... 648-7980 William Pitt Union Desk...... 648-7815

Pitt Shop...... 648-2606 Zip Codes...... 1-800-275-8777

Police, University Campus phone (emergency)...... 4-2121 Noncampus phone (emergency)...... 412-624-2121 General (Mon.–Fri.)...... 624-4040

Property Management...... 624-9900 RESOURCES AND SERVICES Registration...... 624-7649

Residence Life...... 648-1200

Resident Directors: Tower A...... 648-9050 Tower B...... 648-1147 Tower C...... 648-1150 Bruce, Brackenridge, McCormick...... 648-3918 Holland, Amos...... 648-1160 Sutherland Hall...... 383-9101 Forbes Hall...... 648-2695 Lothrop Hall...... 648-2813 Nordenberg Hall...... 648-3250 Panther Hall...... 605-5223 Pennsylvania Hall...... 383-9080

Resident Student Association...... 648-1200

Student Accounts...... 624-7590

Student Affairs...... 648-1006

Student Conduct...... 648-7910

Student Government Board...... 648-7970

Student Health Service...... 383-1800

Student Life...... 648-1074

Student Payment Center...... 624-7520

Technology Help Desk...... 624-4357

55 The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, as fully explained in Policy 07-01-03, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran. The University also prohibits and will not engage in retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination or harassment or who provides information in such an investigation. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University’s mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities*. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.

For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs, please contact: University of Pittsburgh; Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion; Carol W. Mohamed, Director (and Title IX, 504 and ADA Coordinator); 500 Craig Hall; 200 South Craig Street; Pittsburgh, PA 15260; 412-648-7860.

For complete details on the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy, please refer to Policy 07-01-03. For information on how to file a complaint under this policy, please refer to Procedure 07-01-03.

*Except where exempt by federal or state laws.

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