Residential Handbook 2016–17 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...... 19 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...... 29 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...... 31 d. Deposit...... 12 72. Substance/Drug Abuse...... 31 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) PittTV...... 47 2. Bicycles and Vehicles...... 34 8) Student Government Board...... 47 3. Buses...... 34 9) StudentOrganizations...... 47 4. Computing Resources...... 34 10) Student Organization 5. Counseling...... 36 Resource Center...... 47 6. Emergency Phones...... 36 11) Student Volunteer Outreach...... 47 7. Extreme Weather/ 12) University Association Emergency Conditions...... 36 of Chaplaincies...... 47 8. Fraternities and Sororities...... 36 13) ...... 48 9. Getting Home...... 36 14) WPTS-FM Radio (92.1)...... 48 10. Government...... 36 28. Student Union...... 48 11. ...... 37 29. The University Store 12. Intramurals and Recreation...... 37 on Fifth/Pitt Shop...... 48 13. Library...... 39 30. Ticket Office...... 50 14. Maps...... 39 31. Transportation...... 50 15. Parking, Transportation, 32. University Libraries...... 50 and Services...... 39 33. University Police...... 51 16. Photocopies...... 40 34. Yearbook...... 51 17. PITT ARTS...... 40 35. Maggie & Stella’s...... 51 18. Pitt News...... 40 19. Pitt Program Council...... 41 Appendices 20. Pitt Promise...... 41 A. Academic Calendar/ 21. Pitt Radio WPTS-FM...... 41 Important Dates...... 52 22. PittTV...... 41 B. Map and Building 23. Police...... 41 Abbreviations...... 53 24. Recreation...... 41 C. Frequently Called 25. Religious Affiliations...... 41 Numbers...... 54 26. Sexual Assault...... 41 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...... 45 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) Pitt News, The...... 46 6) Pitt Program Council...... 47 1. Access Access for Visitors/Guests The information below pertains to access as Visitors and guests at residence halls it relates to admittance through the main door (including residents of other halls), as well to your residence building and not to your as 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 transport which they reside. Students who do not alcoholic beverages in University housing. reside in a building must be signed in as 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 and apartment-style building (with the or after the consumption of alcoholic exception of Bouquet Gardens A-H and the beverages. Please refer to the Alcohol Fraternities), is staffed with a security guard Policy in your copy of the Student Code of (herein referred to as a welcome attendant), Conduct and Judicial Procedures. 24 hours daily, throughout the academic year. All residents must have the welcome Note: Alcohol is not permitted in Towers A attendant swipe their Panther Card through and B, Bruce, Holland, Forbes, Nordenberg, a card reader to verify their residence in that and Sutherland Halls as they are exclusively building. Once you are verified, the welcome first-year residences. Alcohol is also prohib- attendant will check your photo on the card. ited in Amos Hall. Residents attempting to sidestep this proce- dure or to gain entry through other means, 3. Appliances including fraudulent or improper use of the Panther Card, will be subject to disciplinary Residence Halls 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 are (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 will receive • Space heaters this packet in your official Pitt e-mail • Air conditioners account by the end of July. • Halogen or high-intensity quartz light fixtures (torchiere) and lava lamps The Arrival Survival e-mail 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 • Computers and TVs • Dining facilities Please refer also to Section I, Article 47 • Directions to Pittsburgh (MicroFridge) and Article 56 (Prohibited • Instructions to view assignment Items and Activities) in this Handbook. • Mail services • Parking and unloading • Room furnishings 4. Application/Assignment • Security Please refer to Section I, Article 34 (Housing) • Student Health Service in this Handbook. • 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 or to view the cable lineup, 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 only sealed bags of dried trash in University housing is home to many students your 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 landfill of of the community, thus ensuring a harmoni- your residence hall. (Stains caused by ous living environment. By living in University 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: Judicial Procedures, this Handbook, and/ • Remember: Good communication is the or city, state, or federal laws and regulations most essential factor in a successful may result in disciplinary action within the relationship. University. Furthermore, criminal behavior • Listen and be patient. may be subject to prosecution by local, • Talk about concerns immediately and state, or federal authorities. openly. The creation and upholding of safe and Keep your sense of humor: supportive residential communities is every- • Having a sense of humor does wonders one’s responsibility. Following the policies for keeping things in perspective. and procedures in the Student Code of • Don’t sweat the small things. Conduct and Judicial Procedures and this Handbook, and encouraging others to Remember that your roommate(s) and you do the same, are steps that you can take to EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY are individuals: uphold community standards. • Expect to have separate friends and activities. Violations of residence hall community standards and other misconduct should be Have an open mind: reported to appropriate Residence Life staff • Always make an effort to understand, to for 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 and Students are responsible for knowing and assistance is needed, residents are encouraged observing University policies as set forth in to inform their resident assistant (RA) of the University publications, such as the Student situation and seek assistance for resolving the Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures problem. If needed, the RA will review further and this Handbook. options available to the residents and may refer the situation to the resident director (RD) if necessary. 13. Contract Please refer to Section I, Article 34 Please refer also to Section II, Article 27.f. (Housing) in this Handbook. (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this Handbook. 14. Cooking The University permits cooking only in the 11. Computer Support designated kitchen areas of University hous- Please refer to Section I, Article 63 (ResNet) ing. Cooking is prohibited in all other areas. and Section II, Article 4 (Computing Resources) in this Handbook. Please refer also to Section I, Article 3 (Appliances) in this Handbook. 12. Conduct 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

4 15. Criminal Disclosure housing accommodation. • Mark, paint, drill into, or in any way Residence hall students must disclose to injure, deface, or damage any wall, Panther Central any felony convictions or ceiling, door, frame, partition, floor, other convictions for sexual offenses or drug wood or metalwork, wiring, fix- distribution, sale, or manufacture. If students ture, plumbing, or equipment in the have any such convictions, they may not University housing accommodation or reside in University-owned housing with- building. out first obtaining written permission from • Attach, in any manner, tin foil, plastic, Panther Central. Students with such convic- contact paper, or material of any type tions must agree to assist Panther Central to the sprinkler systems, smoke detec- in conducting a background check and to tors, exit signs, walls, windows, cabi- adhere to any reasonable housing condi- nets, or 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 do not: For the dining facilities’ hours of operations, • Alter any part of any University housing go to www.pc.pitt.edu/dining/menus.php accommodation or building, including or call the facilities at the numbers listed in installing locks or any type of security Appendix C (Frequently Called Numbers) in system or device. this Handbook. • Build or erect any outside aerials for radio/TV. • Install a waterbed in any University

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 Common Grounds (Litchfield Towers) Bits and Bytes (Information Science Building) Cup & Chaucer () Bunsen Brewer () Hill O’ Beans (Sutherland Hall) Simply To Go (Langley Hall) RXpresso () Café Victoria (Victoria Building) The Side Bar () Cathedral Coffee (Cathedral of Learning)

For all dining information, go to www.pc.pitt. edu/dining/index.php or call Panther Central at 412-648-1100 (x8-1100), Sun.–Sat., 24 hours. 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 emergency.pitt.edu.

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 given the location of the emergency. Describe To obtain recommended safety measures for what is being done or administered—for active threat incidents occurring on campus, example, first aid or CPR. Give your name, visit www.police.pitt.edu. location of accident including building, floor, room, or street, and the phone number you Please refer also to Section I, Article are calling from or where you can be reached. 22 (Emergency Calls), Article 26 (Fire Be sure your message is understood before Safety), Article 30 (Harassment), Article 66 hanging up. (Security), and Section II, Article 26 (Sexual Assault) and Article 33 (University Police) in Emergencies this Handbook. For emergencies on campus, call 412-624-2121 (x4-2121). 25. Extermination Please refer also to Section I, Article 24 Residence Halls (Emergency Preparedness) and Section Routine extermination is provided through II, Article 33 (University Police) in this Housing Services. If you are experiencing Handbook. a problem, contact Panther Central at 412- 648-1100 (x8-1100). 23. Emergency Notification Service Apartment-style Accommodations Routine extermination is provided monthly The University has implemented an emer- through the Department of Housing. If you gency notification service (ENS) available to experience pest problems call Panther all students, staff, and faculty. Central at (412) 648-1100 and additional ser- In an emergency situation, University police vice will be provided. Following the general will deliver emergency messages via voice, housekeeping rules below should serve as a text, and e-mail for up to three devices. You deterrent to pests: 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 David 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 elevators. 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 The University is committed to maintaining an safety equipment including smoke detec- environment free from unlawful discrimination tors, fire extinguishers, exit signs, and fire or harassment. You are encouraged to report doors is against the law and is treated as bias incidents so that the University can a very serious offense. assess the campus climate and respond to incidents. Students should report an incident 27. Firearms, Dangerous of harassment to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, their resident director (RD) or to one Articles, and Substances of the other resources listed in this section. Please refer to Section I, Article 56 Issues of concern include, but are not (Prohibited Items and Activities) in limited to: race, color, religion, national this Handbook. origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender 28. Furniture identity and expression, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Individuals and University Furniture groups can be targets of harassment, and it University housing accommodations are can occur via telephone, mail, e-mail, or face provided as furnished accommodations. to face. Students who remove University furniture will be charged full replacement value for As stated in the Student Code of Conduct each piece of furniture removed from their and Judicial Procedures, all students have accommodation.

9 the right to be free from harassment and 32. Holidays and discrimination on the basis of factors listed above. The University regards such behavior Break Periods as a violation of the standards of conduct All residence halls except Tower A and required of all persons associated with the Tower C are closed during the winter recess. University, such as the University’s Student Students must leave the residence halls Code of Conduct, Non-discrimination, for winter recess within 24 hours after their Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action last final exam unless they have signed a Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Anti- twelve-month housing contract for their Harassment Policy Statement. Harassment accommodation in Tower A or Tower C. may also be a crime that should be reported Twelve-month housing in Tower A and C is to the Pitt Police at 412-224-2121. based on the amount of requests received. All apartment-style accommodations are Victims of harassment should contact:

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY open. For holidays, breaks, and other rel- evant dates, please refer to Appendix A Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Academic Calendar/ Important Dates) in 500 Craig Hall this Handbook. 200 South Craig Street 412-648-7860 33. Housekeeping diversity.pitt.edu Residence Halls Residence Life The University provides bathroom clean- 935 William Pitt Union ing, Monday–Friday, for all communal bath- Pittsburgh, PA 15260 rooms and public areas of the residence 412-648-1200 (x8-1200) halls. Communal bathrooms are defined as bathrooms accessible by the entire floor, Student Affairs/Student Conduct not bathrooms shared by multiple students 738 William Pitt Union within a suite. Residents of suites or accom- Pittsburgh, PA 15260 modations that have private or semi-private 412-648-1006 (x8-1006) bathrooms are responsible for the cleaning of their bathrooms and could be subject to University of Pittsburgh sanctions for any health and safety condition Police Department caused by not cleaning. 3412 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Apartment-style Accommodations 412-624-2121 (x4-2121) Apartment building common areas are main- tained by the University. Please refer also to your copy of the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Residents are responsible for keeping their Procedures. own bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and living areas clean. All perishable food products 31. Health Service should be stored and refrigerated in covered containers. Bulk food items not requiring Please refer to Section II, Article 27.g. refrigeration should be kept in sealed con- (Student Affairs: Student Health Service) in tainers with airtight lids. Please be mindful this Handbook. of the sanitation and cleanliness of all areas serving the apartment, including the build- ing, landscaped areas, and driveways. Please do not shake any dirt out of carpets or rugs from any window, door, or balcony, and do not sweep any dirt into the corridors, halls, elevators, stairways, or fire exits of the building.

10 All University Housing Nonguaranteed Students Accommodations Students who do not meet the requirements to obtain the housing guarantee, along If you have a special housekeeping request or with those students who forfeit their hous- problem,you can use various methods ing guarantee, are nonguaranteed students. to submit a maintenance request. Please Nonguaranteed students may be placed refer to Section I, Article 44 (Maintenance on a waiting list until University housing and Repairs) in this Handbook. becomes available. A completed application and $325 housing deposit are required in 34. Housing order to be eligible for the waiting list. c. Application a. Eligibility In January, current residents will receive: Only full-time undergraduate students regu- 1. A Copy of Housing and Dining larly enrolled at the University, who are the Services Application and Contract EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY age of 16 or older by August 1st of the PDF via e-mail year they sign this contract, may occupy • Contract stipulations University housing. Students must be regis- • Specific deadline information tered for a full-time course load for the entire period of this contract. 2. Housing Selection Process and Deadlines PDF via e-mail b. Guarantee • Brief description of residence halls and apartment-style The University of Pittsburgh currently offers a accommodations three-year housing guarantee to: • Overview of online housing accom- modation selection process Incoming Students • Calendar of important dates First-year, fall term freshmen admit- ted through the Office of Admissions and 3. Personalized Information 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 Main Lobby

11 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) g. Selection [email protected] Current guaranteed resident students desir- Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. ing to return to University housing will par- (Full Service) ticipate in the online selection process that takes place every year in March. You will ******* be given a date and time to log on to the Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Panther Central website and select a spe- (Limited Service) cific accommodation or to retain your current d. Deposit accommodation if applicable. You will also have the opportunity 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 EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY 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 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 Contract. Please be aware that neither oral e. Deadline 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- ing process. f. Contract All students living in University housing must electronically sign a two-term Housing and 35. Department of Dining Services Contract, covering both the Housing, Food Services fall and spring terms. This contract is legally binding for the entire academic year unless and Panther Central the student enters University housing during As one of over 7,900 undergraduate stu- the spring term, in which case the contract is dents who are living on University of binding only for the spring term. Spring term Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus, you are very cancellations may be granted by the University important to us. We’d like to help make in certain cases (i.e., graduation, University- on-campus living a pleasant part of your approved study abroad, co-op). In the event experience at the University. We are respon- that you wish to cancel your Contract for the sible for the operational aspects of the residence halls and apartments such as spring term, please submit your cancellation housekeeping and maintenance. request in writing to Panther Central no later than December 1. For your convenience, all services are coordinated through:

12 Panther Central Litchfield Towers 39. Keys Main Lobby The information below pertains to a key as it 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) relates to access to your individual accom- modation door, but not the main door to Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. your building. For main building access, (Full Service) please refer to Section I, Article 1 (Access) in ******* this Handbook. Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (Limited Service) For the majority of residents, access is Visit us at: gained with a key card (Panther Card). Website: Centre Plaza and Frat 5 residents access www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/index.php their accommodations via hard key. All keys are the property of the University and can- EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Portal: Panther Central community at not be exchanged or given to another person my.pitt.edu. or duplicated outside standard University procedures. Twitter: @PantherCentral Residence Halls and Fraternity Complex Facebook: Panther Central (facebook/ Each residence hall and fraternity room panthercentralpitt) door, except Frat 5, is equipped with an 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 36. Information Center has been programmed on the Panther Card. There is one information center for residents, Residents of Frat 5 will be given a hard key. which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a For Frat 5 lockouts, residents need to call week, when school is in session: Panther Central who in turn will contact the Department of Housing personnel on duty. Panther Central Litchfield Towers Lost or Stolen Card Keys Main Lobby • Students are asked to report stolen or 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) lost Panther Cards to Panther Central. • If you find the missing Panther Card Please refer also to Section I, Article 52 after you have purchased a new one, (Panther Central) in this handbook. your old card cannot be reactivated and refunds will not be issued. 37. Insurance • Go to the Panther Central community Students are responsible for having adequate at my.pitt.edu and report your card and appropriate insurance (i.e., homeowner’s lost in order to deactivate the meal supplemental insurance or renter’s insur- plan and Panther Funds (if applicable) ance) to protect against any loss or damage functions on your card. to the students’ personal property while on • Go to Panther Central to obtain a new University property. Please refer to your copy Panther Card—there is a $20 charge 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. 13 • If you report your Panther Card missing Lockouts* online and subsequently find it before Residents of Bouquet Gardens A-H should purchasing a new one, you still need to call Panther Central at 412-648-1100 to go to Panther Central to get the meal obtain an emergency lockout code that will plan and Panther Funds portion of the allow temporary entrance to their individual card reactivated. There is no reactiva- accommodations. tion fee. • 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 lockout Lost or Stolen Hard Keys code that provides temporary access to their

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY 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- • All residents should report to the wel- quent lockouts after the ninth lockout. come attendent in their building for veri- fication and to receive an emergency Residents of Centre Plaza should go to the lockout 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- quent lockouts after the ninth lockout. All University housing buildings are equipped with Panther Funds operated washers and Apartment-style Accommodations dryers, with the exception of Centre Plaza 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- cation number (PIN) that has been encoded immediately to Mac-Gray Intelligent Laundry on the Panther Card. Systems via its online customer service request. You can access this request form Residents of Centre Plaza are issued a hard at www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/services.php. key that opens the apartment door, as well as If your problem is related to the Panther individual bedroom doors. Funds reader, report it to Panther Central in Litchfield Towers lobby. You can also call Lost or Stolen Key Cards 412-648-1100 or e-mail [email protected]. 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 welcome attendant in their building for verifi- Residence Halls and Apartments cation to receive a replacement key. There is Within some of our residence halls and apart- a $50 fee for replacement hard keys. ments, there are floors and even entire build- ings that are designated as Living Learning

14 Communities (LLC). These areas are for stu- Global Village (First-year Students Only) dents who wish to live in an environment with The Global Village LLC provides an opportu- others who share a special academic interest: nity for first–year students to gain an inter- national perspective and learn more about Appreciation of the Arts (First-year global issues. The programs offered explore Students Only) critical issues by blending perspectives from The Appreciation of the Arts LLC offers a popular culture, historical contexts and cur- unique residential experience for artists, per- rent events. The Global Village LLC expands formers and those who appreciate the arts. the Pitt journey and helps its community Students design lasting masterpieces with members become more globally educated their peers and experience a wide range of citizens. arts–related programming. The opportunity to create is ongoing and celebrated! Health Sciences (First-year and Upperclass Students) EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Cultura Latinoamericana (First-year The Health Sciences LLC is available to Students Only) students planning a career in medicine or The Cultura Latinoamericana LLC will allow another health–related profession. From pre– students from a variety of cultures to come medicine to pre–pharmacy and rehabilitation together to practice and improve their sciences, this LLC enables residents to live, Spanish and Portuguese language skills. study and socialize together. The Health Students are immersed in these languages Sciences LLC offers enhanced opportunities, through daily, spontaneous interaction with such as training presentations and MCAT their neighbors, as well as through organized preparation workshops, to help students activities such as movie nights, dinners, gain a competitive edge when applying for guest lectures, concerts and excursions. medical school.

Emerging Leaders (First-year Students Healthy U (First-year Students Only) Only) The Healthy U LLC supports an environ- Pitt’s Emerging Leaders program is a nine– ment of creating and maintaining a healthy week experiential program in which partici- mind, body and spirit. Community programs pants discover and develop their personal provide insight into a number of dimensions capacity to be a leader. The Emerging of healthy living, including physical activity, Leaders LLC provides an ongoing, exemplary mental, financial and spiritual wellness. By opportunity for students to develop, hone, growing relationships with other students and sharpen their leadership skills and abili- who share the values of both holistic health ties with their like–minded neighbors. Unique and wellness, residents explore all aspects for the Emerging Leaders LLC, students are of wellness; an essential element of aca- exposed to other leadership programs and demic success. networking events with campus and area leaders. Honors College (First-year and Upperclass Students) Engineering (First-year and Upperclass The Honors LLC is comprised of a diverse Students) and dynamic group of students who hail By participating in the Engineering LLC, stu- from every corner of the globe, represent dents in the Swanson School of Engineering virtually every major and have a wide array have the opportunity to live, study, take of interests, but share a commitment to classes and socialize with their fellow floor academic excellence, student involvement, and building mates. Resident assistants are and responsible living. The Honors LLC is a sophomore and junior engineering students student– driven environment, where mature that serve as guides and peer mentors. and creative students learn from, and chal- Dedicated Swanson School of Engineering lenge one another, while enriching their Pitt faculty and staff provide time, attention and experience. resources to help each resident achieve suc- cess as a Pitt engineer. 15 Innovation and Entrepreneurship (First- Nursing, gives residents a chance to attend year Students Only) medical and nursing related field trips as well In the Innovation and Entrepreneurship LLC, as interact with accomplished nurses. a partnership between Pitt’s Schools of Programs include academic review sessions, Business, Engineering, Art & Sciences and guest speakers, professional developmen- the Innovation Institute, students learn how to tal seminars, and movie nights, all of which make an immediate impact on organizations contribute to students overall learning and and society through hands–on experiences, development. learning workshops, and special projects. This community cultivates innovative think- Outdoor Recreation (First-year Students ers, both aspiring entrepreneurs and those Only) Experience the outdoor excitement driving innovation within existing organiza- that the Pittsburgh area has to offer. As an tions. Pitt’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship LLC member, you will participate in a vari- LLC develops enterprising students who will ety of outdoor trips through Intramurals and EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY build the economy of the future one idea, one Recreation, such as hiking, kayaking, and new venture at a time. whitewater rafting. In addition, you will auto- matically be enrolled in the Pitt Outdoors Leadership (Upperclass Students Only) Club and have the opportunity to participate The Leadership LLC, a community offered for in their specialized programming. only upperclass students, develops and fine– tunes leadership skills. Residents connect Pitt Business (First-year and Upperclass with faculty, staff and community leaders to Students) learn about their approach to leadership and Pitt Business students have the unique to create a network of professionals to guide opportunity of learning alongside peers them in their future educational and profes- who are taking many of the same classes sional endeavors. all while living together. Residents get a jump on their business education by making Multicultural (Upperclass Students Only) immediate connections with Pitt Business The Multicultural LLC is offered for only faculty, staff and fellow students. Programs upperclass students, and is based upon the are offered to expose students to area busi- shared experiences of different people inter- nesses and internships, and shed light on acting in a multi–faceted, learning environ- how businesses are working to improve the ment. Students have the opportunity to learn Pittsburgh area. and grow through tailored programs and interactions with a vibrant mixture of people ROTC (First-year and Upperclass from various racial, ethnic, gender, economic Students) and sexual identity backgrounds. The ROTC LLC provides an opportunity for cadets to live, train and learn together. Music (First-year Students Only) Tailored Through specialized programming, students to music majors, but open to all, this LLC sharpen their leadership skills and build taps into your passion for music and exposes camaraderie with their fellow cadets and you to a dynamic range of musical genres. If cadets in other military branches. you’re a music major, you will receive prepa- ration for a productive career as a teacher, Service to Others (First-year and performer, composer, scholar, and citizen. Upperclass Students) Music LLC residents attend musical perfor- The Service to Others LLC is a community mances on and off campus and explore local of students seeking to volunteer and make music venues. a difference in their community. In addition to attending Pitt organized service events, Nursing (First-year and Upperclass residents have the opportunity to work col- Students) laboratively to design, implement and par- The Nursing LLC, conveniently located in ticipate in new community service projects in and connected to the School of the Pittsburgh area. Students with a passion

16 for serving others feel truly at home at the Student Mail Centers: Service to Others LLC. Litchfield Tower B Phone: 412-648-1156 (x8-1156) Women Lead (First-year Students Only) Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. The Women Lead LLC partners with the Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies to provide a focus on Nordenberg Hall leadership, activism and community build- Phone: 412-624-8170 ing. Within this collective environment, stu- (x4-8170) dents discuss and examine their experiences, Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. achievements and positions as women in Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. higher education and society. Pennsylvania Hall Apartment-style Accommodations EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Phone: 412-648-7066 (x8-7066) Forbes-Craig Apartments are primarily desig- Mon.–Fri.: 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 apply to the honors college. If interested, visit Sutherland Hall www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/housing/ Phone: 412-648-9695 (x8-9695) upperclasshousing.html. Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information about these communi- ties, contact Residence Life at 412-648-1200 (x8-1200). Phone: 412-383-9657 (x3-9657) Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 42. Lost and Found Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Check for lost articles in these four locations: Lothrop Hall Phone: 412-648-3922 (x8-3922) • Panther Central Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Hillman Library, ground floor lending Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. desk • Public Safety Building 3412 Forbes Panther Hall Avenue (University police) Phone: 412-648-9898 (x8-9898) • William Pitt Union info desk Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

43. Mail Service Bouquet Gardens Residence Halls Phone: 412-624-8589 (x4-8589) Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Students living in residence halls have been Sat: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. assigned a mailbox number, which cor- responds to their room and bed number, and an individual combination mailbox. Address Guidelines: The Mail Center for Towers and Schenley Residence Halls Quadrangle residents is located in Tower B lobby. Residents of Forbes, Lothrop, Panther, To make sure that you receive your mail Pennsylvania, Nordenberg, or Sutherland promptly, all mail sent to you should be Halls will receive their mail in the Mail addessed in the following way. Your mailbox Center located in the lobby of their building. number is the same as your room number. Residents of fraternity complexes will receive Please ask senders to be sure to include your their mail at the Sutherland Hall Mail Center. 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 an online Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4604 forwarding address form. Go to: www.pts. pitt.edu then click on Mailing Services, and click on Forwarding Address at the bottom of the page.

18 Apartment-style Accommodations Ruskin Hall 120 Ruskin Ave. + Apt. # All residents receive their mail from the U.S. Postal Service through: All packages for Ruskin Hall and Forbes-

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

• All packages for Bouquet Gardens resi- NOTE: Only the University’s employees or dents are delivered to the Bouquet Garden J contractors are permitted to make repairs Student Mail Center and will be available for or changes in the residence halls and pickup Monday–Friday 10 a.m –7 p.m and apartment-style accommodation or Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. United States Postal building. Service letter mail is delivered to mailboxes located in the lobby of each building.

Centre Plaza 45. Meal Plans 5032 Centre Ave. + Apt. # All students residing in residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students Forbes-Craig Apartments living in apartment-style accommoda- 4531 Forbes Ave. + Apt. # tions may purchase a meal plan but are not required to do so.

19 All freshmen residence hall students balance will be forfeited at the end of the can select from one of 11 resident meal semester. Unused funds at the end of the plans,while upperclass residence hall 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 Made-to-Order Restaurants number of Dining Passes and Dining Dollars EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • Market Central in varying amounts, depending on your indi- • The Perch at Sutherland vidual needs.

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 Retail use in Market Central or The Perch at • Einstein Bros. Bagels (Benedum Hall) Sutherland and 30 bonus Dining Passes for • Einstein Bros. Bagels (Posvar Hall) take-out meals from Market To-Go. • 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 Coffee Carts time you enter Market Central, The Perch at • University Store Café Sutherland, or Market To-Go, either a Dining (University Store on Fifth) Pass or Dining Dollars will be deducted from • Bits and Bytes your account, depending on your preference. (Information Science Building) Dining Dollars work as a dollar-for-dollar • Bunsen Brewer exchange, are deducted from your meal plan (Chevron Science Center) as you go, and can be used at any of the 20 • Café Victoria dining facilities listed below. (Victoria Building) *Dining Passes are good for the entire term; if • Cathedral Coffee they are not used by the end of the term, the (Cathedral of Learning) remaining balance is forfeited. • Common Grounds (Litchfield Towers) **Dining Dollars are good for the entire term; • Cup & Chaucer any unused funds will roll over from the fall to (Hillman Library) spring semester as long as students select a • Hill O’ Beans plan in the same tier or higher. For students (Sutherland Hall) that reduce their meal plan, the remaining • The Pennsylvania Perk (Pennsylvania Hall) 20 • 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. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Each time you use your Dining Passes at Market Central, The Perch at Sutherland, or Special Services 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- Contract cannot be canceled. ters. The Add/Drop Period takes place • Credit for approved cancellations is during the first two weeks of each semes- given on a prorated basis based on the ter. Please see Appendix A: Academic date cancellation is made with Panther Calendar/Important Dates on page 81 Central. of this Handbook for this year’s Add/Drop • Meal plans are not transferable; there- Period end date. To change your meal plan fore, the Contract will not be assigned during the Add/Drop Period, download a to anyone else. Meal Plan Change Form at www.pc.pitt.edu/publication.php and sub- Meal Plan Special Requests mit it to Panther Central at [email protected]. For your convenience, all services are coor- Dining Services tailors diets and options to dinated through: fit the needs of all students, whether for time restrictions due to internships, allergies, or

21 Panther Central container to minimize possible injury to Litchfield Towers anyone. 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

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY 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 Protocol or projections capable of cutting or piercing 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 waste, please follow the procedures listed that is overseen by the Office of Residence below. Life. In the event of a missing student, the Office of Residence Life will also work • Purchase an approved sharps or medi- directly with the University of Pittsburgh cal waste disposal container from a Police Department. The purpose of having local pharmacy, physician, or hos- a listed Emergency Contact is to be able pital. These containers can also be to verify cases in which a person may not purchased on-campus at the Student be missing but has voluntarily left his or Health Pharmacy, Nordenberg Hall, 103 her residence. To report a suspicion that a University Place. student is missing, contact should be made • Immediately transfer any used needles with the student’s Resident Director, the or other contaminated waste into the Office of Residence Life or the University of Department. 22 1. Each student living within the resi- later than 24 hours after a student is dence halls has the opportunity to list determined to be missing if a student is an Emergency Contact by completing under the age of 18. an Emergency Contact form avail- able at the Office of Residence Life. 7. Residence Life staff will serve as and when completing the Housing support personnel when a student is Application with Panther Central. The determined missing and make appro- student should notify the Emergency priate contacts within the University Contact that he or she has been des- (Counseling Center, Dean of Students, ignated as an Emergency Contact. academic dean of student’s school, This information will be maintained in and University Police). Office of Residence Life records and Panther Central that will be immediately accessible by University staff who will 49. Noise/Quiet Hours/ EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY implement this policy. In the event of a Courtesy Hours determination that a student is miss- University housing accommodations are ing, the University will attempt to notify shared living spaces for a large number of the listed Emergency Contact within 24 students. Please have respect for your fel- hours. It is important to note that even low residents and avoid excessive shouting, if an Emergency Contact is not regis- loud disturbances, or the playing of recorded tered, the University of Pittsburgh Police music, musical instruments, televisions, Department will be notified if the stu- radios, CD players, DVD players, musi- dent is missing. cal 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). Courtesy hours or change Emergency Contact informa- are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. tion with the University by notifying the Office of Residence Life. Only autho- Please refer also to Section I, Article 58 rized campus officials and law enforce- (Quiet Hours) in this Handbook. ment officers in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access to this information. 50. Occupancy Your Contract provides for occupancy of an 3. Residence Life staff will immediately assigned space in University housing for the contact the University of Pittsburgh entire academic year. Students are permitted Police Department when a student is to take up residency in University housing reported missing. according to official opening dates for both fall and spring terms. During the winter 4. The University of Pittsburgh Police will recess, students living in residence halls do be responsible for filing all related miss- not have access to their accommodations, ing person reports with other agencies unless they have signed a twelve-month as may be required and conduct an housing contract and are a resident of either investigation. Tower A or Tower C. All University housing must be vacated in accordance with the 5. No later than 24 hours after a student is University’s published schedules. Apartment reported missing, the University of style residents who will resume their resi- Pittsburgh Police or its designee will be dency in the spring are permitted to access responsible for contacting the appropri- their assigned apartments over winter recess. ate Emergency Contacts as established Note: Students must leave the residence above. hall for winter recess and at the end of the school year within 24 hours after their last 6. The University of Pittsburgh Police will final exam. notify a parent or legal guardian no 23 Please refer also to Appendix A (Academic community at my.pitt.edu. Your card will Calendar/Important Dates) in this be automatically deactivated. You can Handbook. also report a lost or stolen card at Panther Central in the Litchfield Towers lobby. The fee for a replacement card is $20.00. If you 51. Panther Card bring positive ID, such as a driver’s license, All registered students must have a Panther we will issue you a new card while you wait. Card, which is your valid University of Hours for issuing Panther Cards are Sunday Pittsburgh photo ID card. It is your “passport” through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to the campus community and allows you access to: Damaged cards are not valid and will not scan through card readers across campus. • Residence halls or apartment buildings You should go to Panther Central to get a (your assigned residence only) new card. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY • Meal plans • University libraries Panther Funds Program • Campus shuttle buses • 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 For your convenience, all services are coor- submit their own photo to be used for their dinated through: Panther Card, to Panther Central via www. pc.pitt.edu/card/photoid.php. Customers Panther Central are asked to follow the guidelines specified Litchfield Towers at www.pc.pitt.edu/card/photoid.php. There Main Lobby is no fee for submitting photos. However, 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) the standard $20 replacement fee will be Sun.–Sat. assessed at pick-up for all Panther Cards 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. unless it is the customer’s first issued card or (Full Service) replacement of an expired. ******* Sun.–Sat. Lost, Stolen, or Damaged 10 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Panther Cards (Limited Service) Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately at the Panther Central

24 Visit us at: Portal—Panther Central Website— community at my.pitt.edu. www.pc.pitt.edu/card/index.php Portal—Panther Central community at Who does Panther Central serve? my.pitt.edu. Panther Central primarily serves University students as a one-stop center for obtaining 52. Panther Central Panther Cards and Panther Funds, and the Litchfield Towers handling of Housing Services and Dining Main Lobby Services needs. Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412-648-1100 (x8-1100) What services does Panther Central provide? Sun.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Panther Central, in addition to serving as a (Full Service) general information resource for students, ******* administers services and answers questions pertaining to the “basics” of your life at the Sun.–Sat. 10 p.m–7:30 a.m. University: (Limited Service) Panther Card Services Visit us at: • Pictures taken Website: • New, replacement, and temporary www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/index.php cards

Portal: Panther Central community at Panther Funds Services my.pitt.edu. • Load funds • Account balances E-mail: and status [email protected] Housing Services Twitter: • Housing applications, contracts and @PantherCentral deposits • Room assignments Facebook: Panther Central • Residence hall access (facebook/panthercentralpitt) • Lockout services • Maintenance requests Pinterest: Panther Central and emergency repairs (www.pinterest.com/panthercentral) Dining Services What is Panther Central? • Meal plan contracts, changes, and The college experience can at times be chal- special requests lenging. We formed Panther Central so that • Additional Dining Dollars students can obtain certain related services • Donated food services all at the same time, under one roof. Panther Central houses the administrative and service General Services offices for the Panther Card, Panther Funds, • Fines issued by Residence Life or Housing Services, and Dining Services. Judicial Affairs can be paid at Panther Central Visit us at: • Buses home for the holidays can be purchased at Panther Central Website— • I-9 forms www.pc.pitt.edu

25 53. Panther Funds Hall, Cathedral of Learning, the Barco Law Building, Victoria Hall, Hillman What are they? Library, or Bevier Engineering Library to load Panther Funds with cash or a valid The Panther Funds program, which is a MasterCard, VISA, or Discover credit University-sponsored program administered card. by Panther Central, is a “stored value” pre- • By mail: Send a check and letter of paid service that allows you to instruction to: do more with your Panther Card, such as

obtaining books, food, and other services University of Pittsburgh without the inconvenience of carrying cash. Panther Central Litchfield Towers Lobby How does it work? Pittsburgh, PA 15260

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY By adding Panther Funds to your Panther Card, you may use your Panther Card in Where can I use Panther Funds? place of cash, checks, or credit cards at par- • Campus laundry facilities ticipating locations on the Oakland campus • Campus dining facilities and throughout the community that display • Campus vending machines and the Panther Funds logo. copiers • Book Center, Maggie and Stella’s, Pitt You load funds into the program and use Shop, Packages Plus, Parking Services your Panther Card to make purchases. When Office, athletics box offices, School money gets low, you simply “reload” funds on of Dental Medicine, and University your Panther Card. Pharmacy • University libraries for photocopies and How do I add funds? paying fines • Community merchants (list of partici- Adding Panther Funds to your account is pating merchants is available at easy and convenient: www.pc.pitt.edu/card/merchantlist. • Online: Students can visit the Panther php. A printable version of this list is Central community at available at www.pc.pitt.edu/ my.pitt.edu. Parents and guests can downloads/card/merchantlist.pdf). add Panther Funds to their students’ • Campus parking garages accounts by going to www.pc.pitt.edu/ card/funds.php and clicking on “guest Security—your funds are safe deposit.” Make sure you have your students’ first and last names (exactly If your Panther Card is lost or stolen, you as they appear on their Panther Card), should report it immediately to Panther their official University-issued e-mail Central at the Panther Central community at address, and a valid MasterCard, VISA, my.pitt.edu, by telephone at 412-648-1100, or Discover credit card to make a guest or in person at Panther Central. When you deposit. receive a new card or when we reactivate a • In person: Come into Panther Central in card that you reported missing but later the Litchfield Towers lobby with cash, a found, you will immediately have access to check, or a valid MasterCard, VISA, or your Panther Funds that remained on your Discover credit card to have funds added card at the time you reported it missing. The to your account on the spot. fee for a new Panther Card is $20. • By phone: Call Panther Central at 412-648-1100 with a valid MasterCard, Check Your Balance VISA, or Discover credit card. Each time you use your Panther Funds for • Cash Management Center (CMC): Use a purchase, your remaining balance is dis- the CMC kiosks in the Litchfield Towers played on the register or vending machine. lobby, Sutherland Hall, Pennsylvania

26 You also can check your balance online at When service animals may be the Panther Central community at my.pitt. removed or prohibited from a edu or at the CMC kiosks in the Litchfield University Housing facility: Towers lobby, Sutherland Hall, Pennsylvania Hall, Cathedral of Learning, the Barco Law A service animal may be excluded from a Building, Victoria Hall, Hillman Library, or University of Pittsburgh housing facility or Bevier Engineering Library. program if permitting the animal to be pres- ent is no longer a “reasonable” accommoda- Transaction History tion. This may include situations where the animal’s behavior or presence is unduly dis- View and print Panther Funds statements ruptive to others or poses a direct threat to online at the Panther Central community at the health or safety of others. For example, a my.pitt.edu. service animal that displays vicious behavior Visit us at: or that barks excessively may be excluded. EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Website— www.pc.pitt.edu/card/ 56. Prohibited Items funds.php and Activities Portal—Panther Central community at The following are not permitted in, on, or my.pitt.edu about the students’ University housing accommodations. Please Note: The pro- hibited items and activities list is not limited 54. Payments to the following items and can change as Residents are responsible for paying the the Department of Housing and University prevailing University housing accommoda- officials see fit. tion and meal plan rates (fees) established by the University. All amounts are billed to the • Smoking student’s account; you are responsible for all • Unauthorized pets fees (including damage charges) when due. • Halogen, high intensity quartz, tor- chiere lights 55. Pets • Homemade or commercially made furniture, including loft beds, dressers, The University of Pittsburgh and desks Animal Policy • Waterbeds The University of Pittsburgh has a strict no- • Exterior radio/TV aerials pet policy within the residence halls and on • Controlled substances campus apartments. However, reasonable • Firecrackers accommodations are made for individuals • Ammunition with disabilities who utilize a service animal. • Firearms or any The Americans with Disabilities Act defines other weapons categorized as offen- a “service animal” as any guide dog, signal sive weapons under PA law dog, or other animal individually trained to • Operation of drones do work or perform tasks for the benefit of • Hover boards an individual with a disability. All requests for disability accommodations, including Please refer also to Section I, Article 3 requests to have a service animal reside with (Appliances) and Article 14 (Cooking) in this or accompany a resident in a University of Handbook. Pittsburgh housing facility, should be submit- ted to the Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS) pursuant to its reasonable accommodation request and review process. Individuals can contact DRS at 412-648-7890 or at [email protected].

27 57. Property Management, noise is bothering one person on the floor or wing, or in the building, it is probably Department of too loud. In most cases, if the noise can be 127 North Bellefield Avenue heard two room lengths and/or two doors Pittsburgh, PA 15260 away, whether doors are open or closed, it is 412-624-9900 (x4-9900) too loud.

As one of over 7,900 undergraduate students Enforcement of quiet and courtesy hours: who are living on the Pittsburgh campus, you Everyone is responsible for enforcement. are very important to us. We’d like to make The smooth operation of the residence halls your apartment living experience as pleasant is everyone’s responsibility, not only that of as possible. the hall staff. If a noise bothers a resident, that resident is responsible for asking the person(s) involved to decrease the noise level.

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY We are responsible for all of the operational aspects of University-owned apartments. Residents should politely ask the person(s) This includes key distribution and collection, making the noise to keep the noise to a repairs, and maintenance. If you need assis- minimum. tance, have any questions, or just need gen- eral information about any of these functions, Contacting your RA or Panther Central when please call us. noise is too loud: If a resident has asked the person(s) making the noise to lower the noise level and they have not honored 58. Quiet Hours the request, the resident should contact a resident assistant (RA), resident direc- Residence Halls tor (RD), assistant hall director (AHD), or Quiet hours (the absence of loud noise or dis- Panther Central. If the RA must confront the tractions) exist within each residence hall (unless person(s) making the noise, the incident will designated as a 24-hour quiet floor) as follows: be documented and referred to the RD. If the behavior persists, additional disciplinary 1. Sunday through Thursday, action may be taken. 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. 2. Friday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. 59. Recycling 3. Exam weeks, 24-hour quiet hours are in Residence Halls effect at 8 p.m. on the Friday preceding the exam week and remain in effect until On each floor of all residence halls, there is the close of the term. a landfill/recycling room that is supplied with 4. Weekday quiet hours do not change for a blue recycling container equipped with midweek holidays or during break housing a clear plastic bag. Students must put all periods. glass, metal, paper, and plastic recyclables in the recycling container. Please rinse out all At other times, students are expected to cans, glass, and plastic containers prior to exercise good judgment with respect to mak- placing them in the recycling container. ing excessive noise. (See Courtesy Hours below.) Recyclable items are: • Cans—aluminum beverage cans only; tin and steel cans should be disposed Courtesy Hours of as trash. Courtesy hours are in effect at ALL times. • Glass—beverage bottles only, any Courtesy hours can be defined as condi- color. tions under which noise is not disruptive or • Plastic—beverage bottles only, plastic disturbing to either students or staff. Criteria numbers 1 through 5. for determining if noise is loud or not loud: If • Paper—any color of paper, newspaper,

28 magazines, and telephone books; no residence halls. This organization provides staples or cellophane envelopes. input regarding student life on campus to • Cardboard—all boxes should be flat- the Office of Residence Life and Panther tened and placed in your floor’s landfill/ Central. RSA encourages students to recycling room. become involved and to take an interest in • Batteries—any size nickel-cadmium residence hall life. (Ni-Cd) battery. Once you have old batteries you can recycle them in the Each residence hall has an elected council battery drop off locations in the lobbies composed of individual officers and floor of Litchfield Towers, Sutherland and representatives which report issues to the Lothrop. Old cell phones and iPods will RSA Executive Board. These hall coun- also be accepted in these areas. cils concern themselves with conditions • Laser toner and programs within specific living areas. cartridges—toner can be recycled in The executive board provides leadership EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY the collection bin located in the Litchfield and guidance in organizing students in the Towers Lobby. residence halls. The executive board is also • All recycling related questions should concerned with the activities and policies be sent to [email protected]. that affect the entire student body. For more information or to get involved, visit Materials other than those listed above www.rsa.pitt.edu or call 412-648-1200. should be deposited in the appropriate landfill/recycling room for your floor. 63. Get Connected Contaminated items, such as pizza boxes, Got a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone? tissues, cellophane, carbon paper, lunch You can easily connect to PittNet, Pitt’s bags, coffee cups, paper with food waste on campus-wide high-speed network. Your it, and brown/golden envelopes, cannot be residence hall room features both wired recycled. and wireless connections. Wireless is also available in all classrooms and academic Apartment-style Accommodations buildings. Visit technology.pitt.edu for connection instructions or stop by our walk-in Glass, cans, and plastic should be discarded support locations at the Towers Lobby or in the recycling container at each building. University Store on Fifth for assistance. You can also schedule an appointment to receive 60. Residence Life in-room assistance by calling the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357). Please refer to Section II, Article 27.f. (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this Handbook. 64. Right of Entry The University has the right for authorized 61. Residence Life Staff representatives to enter residents’ accom- modations for housekeeping or mainte- Please refer to Section II, Article 27.f. nance purposes, verification of occupancy, (Student Affairs: Residence Life) in this in response to health and safety inspec- Handbook. tions and/or concerns, or for any other institutional purposes. The University is 62. Resident Student not responsible for any damages or loss of personal property of a student resulting from Association such entry. Please refer also to your copy of 412-648-1200–Office of Residence Life the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures. The Resident Student Association (RSA) is the governing body of students who live in

29 65. Roommates safety-conscious student community, the University police and its community relations Please refer to Section I, Article 10 unit offer specific services at no charge to (Community Living) and Article 34 (Housing) you. They are briefly described below. To in this Handbook. take advantage of any of them or to find out more, call 412-624-4040 (x4-4040).

66. Security • Security Workshops Schedule a ses- The main entrance to each residence hall, as sion on any security-related topic for well as Centre Plaza, Forbes-Craig, Bouquet any University group. Gardens J and Ruskin Hall apartments, is staffed with a welcome attendant 24 hours • Engraving daily, throughout the academic year. The main Borrow an electric engraving tool at entrance to the fraternity houses and Bouquet no charge to permanently identify your EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY Gardens (A-H) is equipped with an electronic belongings. locking system that can be unlocked only by the residents assigned to these buildings. For • Residence Officer Program more information, please refer to Section I, Officers who are assigned to the Article 1 (Access) and Article 39 (Keys) in this residence hall areas meet with resi- Handbook. dent assistants (RAs) and students in informal programming. The program- All University Housing ming is designed to provide crime Accommodations: prevention initiatives and give assis- tance and instruction to students on Following these few simple rules will help topics related to law, personal rights you to keep your residence secure and your and responsibilities, and safety. The belongings safe: program also provides the opportunity • Carry your Panther Card and hard key (if to become acquainted with the police applicable) with you at all times. officer within the residence hall area. • Always lock your door when you leave your University housing accommodation • Campus Watch Program unattended. Pitt’s police officers have developed • Don’t prop open security doors. a campus watch program for various • Don’t allow anyone to leave any building departments and buildings within the exterior or accomodation door open into University. Campus watch members the hallway for any reason. comprise staff, faculty, and students • Report suspicious persons to the who meet regularly and share safety University police at 412-624-2121 information as it relates to their facility (x4-2121) on a campus phone). and the University. If you are interested • If you choose to keep valuables in your in participating in a campus watch University housing accommodation, program, please call 412-624-4040 for avoid leaving them out in the open. The further information. University is not liable for damage to or loss of personal property. • Crime Alerts and Notifications are posted in each residence hall that Register the serial number may be affected by the criminal inci- of computers, stereos, televisions, and similar dent. These notices will be placed at equipment with the University police so that desk attendant entry points for each in the event of loss, you can be identified as building. the owner. For more information about this free service, call 412-624-4040 (x4-4040). In order to maintain a safe campus and

30 67. Signs and Banners 70. Student Code of Residence Halls Conduct and Judicial Residents are not permitted to display or Procedures hang items from residence hall windows. Only The Student Code of Conduct and Judicial approved banners and signs are permitted to Procedures is an outline of the nonaca- hang in the Schenley Quadrangle. Students demic rights and responsibilities of students wishing to hang a sign or banner must pick up matriculating at the University of Pittsburgh. an application from the Office of Residence The Code is the product of the combined Life in the William Pitt Union, room 935. Signs efforts of the administration, faculty, and and banners may only be hung by designated students and is approved by the Board of Housing Services employees.Residents are Trustees. The Code defines offenses against also not permitted to place any sign, fixture, students and reflects the University’s com-

EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY advertisement, or notice in any part of the mitment to equity and procedural fairness. residence hall. Students wishing to advertise Any member of the University commu- within the residence hall must seek approval nity may file a referral for a violation of the through Residence Life in the Office of Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Residence Life, in 935 William Pitt Union. Procedures with the Office of Student Conduct. The standard of evidence used in Apartment-style Accommodations hearings is preponderance of evidence. Residents are not permitted to display names or other identification anywhere outside the All students are expected to familiarize apartments, except in the place provided by themselves with the provisions contained the University. Residents are also not permit- within and their individual responsibility ted to place any sign, fixture, advertisement, or under the Code. For more information or notice on any part of the building, or in any door, to view the Student Code of Conduct and window, glass door, light, or skylight, that reflects Judicial Procedures online, visit or admits light into the building. www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/conduct/. A hard copy can be obtained in 738 William 68. Smoking Pitt Union. Smoking is prohibited in all University-owned 71. Students with and leased facilities, including residence halls, apartment-style accommodations, Disabilities dining facilities, and the fraternity complex. Please refer to Section II, Article 27.d. Violations of smoking restrictions are subject (Student Affairs: Disability Resources and to disciplinary proceedings. Services) in this Handbook. 69. Solicitation 72. Substance/Drug Abuse Students are not permitted to engage in Student use, possession, distribution, or sale solicitation of any type in or on University of narcotics, dangerous drugs, hallucino- property unless approved in advance by the gens, or controlled substances in University appropriate University official. buildings is prohibited, except as permitted by law. Also, student possession of drug paraphernalia that can be demonstrated to be linked to drug activity is prohibited.

For students under 21 years of age, the use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol in University buildings is prohibited, except as

31 permitted by law. Also, student possession of 76. University Policies alcohol paraphernalia is prohibited. Students are responsible for knowing and Please refer also to your copy of the Student observing University policies as set forth Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures. in official University publications, includ- ing, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures and 73. Telephone Service the anti-harassment policy. The University University Telephone Service (CSSD) reserves the right to make policies as in its Most residence halls feature wall telephones judgment may be necessary for the safety, located in the hallways. These phones offer care, and cleanliness of University housing free on-campus calling and free off-campus and for the preservation of order. Violations calling to 412, 724, and 878 area codes that compromise the safety and security of (Pittsburgh campus). There is no charge residents may result in termination of the EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY for incoming calls made to the wall phones Housing Contract and other appropriate (except collect or third-party billed to the disciplinary sanctions. University). 77. Vandalism For the University operator, dial 0. For the Students are not permitted to intentionally or University police department, dial 4-2121 negligently abuse, damage, or destroy prop- (from your cell phone, dial 412-624-2121). erty owned or in the possession of another person or the University. 74. Thrown Objects 78. Visitation Policy, Throwing anything from the windows and/or balconies of any University building is pro- University of Pittsburgh hibited and will result in disciplinary action. Residence Halls Residents are responsible for the actions of The following procedures and regulations their guests. governing guest visitation have been devel- oped for students in residence in order to 75. Trash meet their needs of personal security, and to assure students the right to privacy in All University housing residents should: their living units. A visitor or guest is defined as a person who is present at a campus • Place all trash in a container lined with a residence at the invitation of a contractual plastic bag within the accommodation. student. • Apartment-style residents should have Residents will be accountable for rule infrac- lids on their trash cans. tions for all visitors/guests, including those • Place recyclable materials in the appro- scanned in by the resident and those accom- priate recycling containers at each panied by the resident, as well as all visitors/ accommodation. guests within a resident’s accommodation. • Remove and dispose of trash on a timely basis in the designated recep- If visitation becomes problematic between tacles provided by the University. roommates within a given room, the indi- vidual experiencing the problem should first Do not place trash in corridors, balconies, address the issue with their roommate and if fire escapes, stairwells, or in any other areas unable to resolve it, should then contact the of the building serving the accommodation, Resident Assistant. If you have any unre- including the toilet(s), drains, sinks, or other solved issues related to visitation or wish to plumbing systems. seek an exception to any of the provisions of this policy, please contact the Resident Please refer also to Section I, Article 33 Director of your building. (Housekeeping) in this Handbook.

32 1. All visits are subject to the following 2. An extended guest is defined as any conditions: guest visiting between the hours of a. The roommate’s approval is required, 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Residents may have which is granted through the Roommate extended guests subject to the following Contract. All resident students will have the additional conditions: opportunity to establish and regulate visita- a. The roommate’s signature of approval is tion through their roommate contract. required on the roommate agreement. 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. All residents and visitors/guests must c. A resident may not have more than three present proper photo identification to gain (3) extended guests at one time. building entry. Proper identification includes d. A resident is limited to having ten (10) state issued identification cards and Pitt IDs. extended guests during any calendar EVERYDAY LIVING EVERYDAY d. All guests must be scanned in and out month. with the desk attendant. e. All visitors/guests must be escorted at all The University reserves the right, under times by the resident who scanned them in appropriate circumstances, to restrict while in the building. access to the Residence Halls. 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 written approval from the parent or guardian. Upon discretion of the staff, there may need further approval from a parent or guardian. If needed, the Resident Director will be con- tacted for further discussion. i. Visitors over 16 years of age must have a valid photo ID to visit. Visitors without a valid approved photo ID 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. If needed, the Resident Director will be contacted for further discussion. Upon discretion of the staff, there may need to be approval from a parent or guardian.

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

RESOURCES AND SERVICES Women’s: • Basketball The Technology Help Desk is open 24 hours • Cross Country a day, every day to answer your technol- • Gymnastics ogy-related questions. Call 412-624-HELP • Soccer (4357), submit a request or chat online at • Swimming and Diving technology.pitt.edu, or send an email mes- • sage to [email protected]. • • Track My Pitt Email • Volleyball Students can use My Pitt Email service on To purchase tickets, go to: their phone or tablet and at my.pitt.edu. This Athletics Ticket Office cloud-based service features 50 GB of stor- 1011 Petersen Events Center age, an online calendar, an address book, 412-648-7488 (x8-7488) and more. You can personalize your email Monday–Friday address by creating an e-mail alias, and you 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. can even keep your My Pitt Email after you or visit www.pittsburghpanthers.com. graduate. 2. Bicycles and Vehicles Software for Students Browse our huge list of free software Please refer to Section II, Article 15 (Parking technology.pitt.edu/mysoftware before Services) in this Handbook. you buy anything. As a Pitt student, more than 160 titles are available to you at no cost, including Microsoft Office 365 for 3. Buses Windows, Windows 8 and Windows 10, Please refer to Section II, Article 15 (Parking VisualStudio, and Office 2016 for Macintosh. Services) in this Handbook. These titles can be downloaded for free from the Software Download Service at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). All required course software, 4. Computing Resources 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 Support Desk at the University Pitt Box Store on Fifth. Box (pitt.box.com) provides unlimited secure cloud storage. Box makes it simple My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) to share folders and collaborate on group My Pitt is your personal guide to the Pitt projects, easily upload large files, back up, experience! You can read My Pitt Email, and organize your files. You can access Box download free software, view your grades, from your phone, tablet, or computer. search class schedules and course descrip- tions, pay your tuition bill, add Panther Funds Pitt Apps to your Panther Card, check your Dining The Pitt App Store puts the most useful Pitt Dollars balance, apply for University housing, related apps at your fingertips. Pitt Mobile, access the University’s library resources, and OverDrive (eBooks), Blackboard, Ride more. Systems (the Pitt Shuttles schedules), and more are all available at appstore.pitt.edu. Computing Labs

RESOURCES AND SERVICES CSSD provides six student computing labs Emergency Notification Service equipped with the latest hardware and soft- The University’s emergency notification ser- ware, scanners, and laser printing services. vice is used to communicate with subscrib- Some labs are open 24 hours, so you can ers through voice, text, and email messages work anytime. You can even bring your own as deemed appropriate in the event of an tablet or laptop, recharge your phone’s bat- emergency. You must subscribe to receive tery, or study with classmates in our col- the alerts. To subscribe, log in to My Pitt laborative team rooms. A valid University (my.pitt.edu), click My Resources, select computing account is required to use the Emergency Notification, and follow the computing lab equipment. The computing instructions. labs are located at: • B-06 Benedum Hall • G-27/G-62 Cathedral of Learning Lynda.pitt.edu • 230 David Lawrence Hall Go to lynda.pitt.edu for unlimited access to • 112 Hillman Library thousands of online training videos on top- • C114 Sutherland Hall ics such as Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, • B-40 Alumni Hall. Web design, animation, and more! Learn a new skill, start a hobby, develop your career Visit technology pitt.edu/labs for lab hours, a path, and set personal goals. Earn certifi- campus map of lab locations, and available cates of completion and keep learning with equipment. recommended courses. The possibilities are limitless! Pitt Printing Students can send print jobs from any loca- Safe Computing Tools tion to print stations located in most resi- To help you protect your computer, CSSD dence halls, the computing labs, and other provides a variety of security tools and convenient places across campus. Use services. The Spam and Virus Filtering MobilePrint to print from your smartphone Service blocks junk email and viruses from or tablet. Visit technology.pitt.edu/print for reaching your University email address. printer locations and instructions. Be sure CSSD recommends that students use to download the Pitt Printing client from the Symantec Endpoint Protection anti- Software Download Service at my.pitt.edu so virus software and Malwarebytes on their you can print from your computer. devices. Computrace LoJack allows your 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

35 Service at My Pitt. Log in to my.pitt.edu, and the Vice Provost and Dean of Students, click Software Download Service in the has been established and charged with the right-hand column, then click the Software responsibility of monitoring such situations Download Service Login link. and advising the chancellor.

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- RESOURCES AND SERVICES 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 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,

36 11. Heinz Memorial Towers Fitness Center: • Located in Litchfield Tower A Chapel • Available only for residents of Towers A landmark of Pittsburgh architecture located A, B, and C on the east lawn of the Cathedral Nordenberg Hall Fitness Center of Learning, this French Gothic structure • Located on third floor serves the University community as an • Available for residents of Nordenberg interdenominational chapel. A Lutheran Hall Compline is held each Sunday at 8:30 p.m., September–April. Brackenridge Fitness Center: • Located in Brackenridge Hall For more information, call • Available only for residents of Amos, 412-624-4157 (x4-4157) Holland, McCormick, Bruce, and or visit www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu. Brackenridge Halls

Lothrop Fitness Center:

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 12. Campus Recreation • Located in Lothrop Hall The Campus Recreation Department resides • Available for Lothrop Hall Residents under 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 Pennsylvania Hall Fitness Center: 412-648-8210 (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 for intramurals, a virtual tour of the facilities, Sutherland East Fitness Center: hours of operation, and other information, • Located in Sutherland Hall (East) visit www.rec.pitt.edu. • Available for Sutherland East residents only

Fitness Centers Sutherland West Fitness Center: • Located in Sutherland Hall (West) Intramurals and Recreation maintains 15 • Available for Sutherland West residents fitness centers throughout campus for stu- only dents’ use. Students must present a valid Panther Card to gain access at all 14 fitness Bouquet Gardens Fitness Center: centers. • Located in Bouquet Gardens Building J • Fitness center available for residents of Eleven of these fitness centers are located in Bouquet Gardens residence halls and offer aerobic and strength training equipment. All are open 24 hours a Forbes Hall day, seven days a week. • Located in Forbes Hall • Available for residents of Forbes Hall

37 The other four fitness centers are listed below. Swimming Pools Please check www.rec.pitt.edu for hours of Intramurals and Recreation maintains three operation. pools for students. All students must pres- ent a valid Panther Card to gain access. Bellefield Fitness Center: Please check www.rec.pitt.edu for hours of • Located in Bellefield Hall 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 Other Facilities Intramurals and Recreation maintains two 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.rec.pitt.edu for hours of available for all Pitt students with a valid operation. Panther Card. Call the Campus Recreation office at 412-648-8210 (x8-8210) for more Bellefield Gymnasium: information. The Baierl Student Recreation • Located in Center has six racquetball courts, none of Bellefield Hall which are convertible to squash. For reser- • Available for all Pitt students, faculty, vations, call 412-383-7590 (x3-7590). and staff • Basketball court In addition, Campus Recreation offers soc- cer fields at The . For Trees Hall Gymnasium: scheduling, call 412 648-3151 (x8-3151). • Located in Trees Hall Squash courts at Fitzergerald Field House • Available for all may be scheduled through the Campus Pitt students Recreation Department at 412-648-8210. • Basketball courts

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 (x4-8801). basis. For additional information, please 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, Philadelphia, 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 If you have experienced sexual violence, from myself. gender-based violence, relationship violence, • I will contribute to the development of or stalking you are encouraged to follow a caring community where compassion the steps below. For additional informa- for others and freedom of thought and tion about reporting and support resources, expression are valued. beyond what is listed here, please visit: • I will honor, challenge, and contribute to the scholarly heritage left by those who Title IX Office: titleix.pitt.edu preceded me and work to leave this a SHARE Office: share.pitt.edu better place for those who follow. Immediate Steps By endorsing these common principles, I Go to a safe place: Your resident advisor’s accept a moral obligation to behave in ways room, a friend’s room, or any open office on that contribute to a civil campus environment campus. and resolve to support this behavior in oth- ers. This commitment to civility is my promise Call someone you trust: Friends, fam- to the University of Pittsburgh and its com- ily members, or victim advocates are good munity of scholars. resources. You do not have to go through it alone.

41 Preserve Evidence: After sexual violence, it charges to receive medical care. is optimal that you do not shower until you The University’s Student Health Service, have considered whether to have a no-cost Wellness Center is located in Nordenberg forensic sexual assault examination at the Hall (119 University Place). To contact the hospital, and you should save the clothes Wellness Center, please call: 412-383-1800 you were wearing (unwashed) in a paper or cloth bag. After sexual violence, relationship At Any Time violence, and/or stalking, take photos of any damage or injury and keep electronic com- Consider making a formal report. You are munication records. encouraged to report what happened to both the University police and the Title IX Students who decide to have a forensic Coordinator. You can decide how much you sexual assault examination completed, are would like to participate in the investigation. encouraged to visit Magee-Womens Hospital. To learn more about filing a report with the Magee-Womens Hospital is always staffed Title IX Office, please visit: titleix.pitt.edu or with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), call: 412-648-7860. To file a report with the University of Pittsburgh Police Department,

RESOURCES AND SERVICES who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in the medical foren- please call: 412-624-2121. sic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Magee-Women’s University of Pittsburgh can help. Once Hospital of UPMC Emergency Room is you tell the University about an incident located at 300 Halket Street (412-641-4933). of sexual violence, you have the right to receive immediate help, through interim Within 24 Hours or After measures, such as changing classes, resi- dences, transportation, or no contact orders. Seek out confidential support: You may The University will assist you regardless want to turn to a confidential advocate or of any decision you make regarding an counselor for support and advice. investigation.

The University’s SHARE (Sexual Harassment The University of Pittsburgh prohibits and Assault Response and Education) Office retaliation. Retaliation against someone is available to assist students 24/7. Michele who files a complaint or who participates Welker, SHARE Coordinator, can be reached in an investigation is strictly prohibited by at 412-648-7930 (8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday University policy and law. You have the through Friday). After hours, (after 5 PM or right to report any retaliation by University on weekends) please call the SHARE answer- employees, the alleged perpetrator, and/or ing service at 412-648-7856 to speak with a other students. The University of Pittsburgh professional counselor at all times. To learn will take a strong responsive action if retalia- more about support resources, students can tion occurs visit: share.pitt.edu

Students can also call community resources 27. Student Affairs, for assistance. These community resources Division of include, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) at 1-866-363-7273 (answers 24/7) The Division of Student Affairs supports or the Center for Victims at 1-866-644-2882 the academic mission of the University by (answers 24/7). enhancing student learning and develop- ment through a myriad of experiential learn- ing opportunities. Working in partnership After unwanted physical contact, get with other members of the University com- medical attention. A medical provider can munity, Student Affairs provides a rich array check for and treat physical injury, sexually of programs and services that add consider- transmitted infections, and pregnancy. You able value to the outstanding learning expe- do not need to make a formal report or press rience emanating from the classroom. Thus,

42 Student Affairs facilitates student involvement b. Counseling Center in a vibrant campus learning community that 111 University Place Nordenberg Hall prepares students to function effectively in a 412-648-7930 (x8-7930) scientific, technological, and diverse world. www.counseling.pitt.edu Fall and spring terms: The departments within the Division of Mon.–Fri. Student Affairs are: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon. and Wed. a. Career Development and Placement 5–9 p.m. Assistance 200 William Pitt Union Each year, the University Counseling Center www.careers.pitt.edu provides personal and academic counseling Mon.–Fri. to nearly 2,000 students at the University. With appointment The center is staffed with psychologists, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. counselors, social workers, a psychiatrist, Walk-ins 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and predoctoral interns. The services ren-

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 412-383-4473 dered to students are free, voluntary, and Career Development is dedicated to help- confidential. ing students prepare for a successful future. For more information and a complete listing Its staff can help you explore careers and of services provided, visit choose one that is best for you, decide about www.counseling.pitt.edu. a major, and find opportunities to acquire career-related experience. For more informa- Also located within the counseling center tion and a complete listing of services pro- is the Office of Sexual Assault Services. It vided, visit www.careers.pitt.edu. provides individual and group counseling designed to alleviate the trauma associated We are deeply committed to helping stu- with sexual assault. Pitt students who have dents land the right internship, part-time experienced some form of sexual assault job, and ultimately career employment in all are eligible for services. Emergency medi- professions. cal, legal, and police support are provided. Students are assisted with obtaining medi- While Career Development focuses on help- cal, legal, and judicial resources available ing students develop the tools they need to them within the University and local to conduct an effective internship or job communities. search—career planning, resume develop- ment, interviewing skills, etc.—Student The peer education program is an integral Employment and Placement Assistance component of Sexual Assault Services. (SEPA) works diligently to connect busi- Peers2Peers is a volunteer student outreach nesses and organizations with Pitt students program whose mission is to create an actively seeking jobs or internships. awareness of the dynamics of sexual assault on the Pitt campus; promote healthier, SEPA works closely with businesses and more effective communication; and prevent employers representing a wide variety of sexual victimization through educational professions. We prepare you to land an programming. internship and for a full-time job search. We also help you secure internships and jobs by c. Cross-Cultural and matching you with businesses and organiza- Leadership Development tions seeking quality employees. 617 William Pitt Union 412-648-9523 (x8-9523) For more information, visit www.hire.pitt.edu. www.studentaffairs.pitt. edu/ccld Mon.–Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

43 Sat. 1–9 p.m. d. Disability Resources and Services Sun. 3–9 p.m. 140 William Pitt Union 412-648-7890 (x8-7890) Voice Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development 412-383-7355 TTY (CCLD) is a multipurpose, state-of-the-art www.drs.pitt.edu facility designed especially for students and Mon.–Fri. student organizations. We provide opportuni- 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ties for students to: • interact and engage in meaningful dia- We are committed to providing equal oppor- logue and experiential learning activities. tunities in higher education to academically • deepen their sense of self, their under- qualified students with disabilities. Students standing and appreciation of cultural with disabilities will be integrated as com- differences, and the important role pletely as possible into the University expe- these differences play in the human rience. Disability Resources and Services experience. shares with you, the student, the responsibil- • cultivate a sense of social responsibility ity for creating equal access toward achieve-

RESOURCES AND SERVICES to others. ment of your academic goals. For more CCLD not only provides students and orga- information and a complete listing of services nizations with first-class working areas provided, visit www.drs.pitt.edu. equipped with the latest technology, it is a special place on campus that: e. International Services, Office of • fosters cultural collaboration and 708 William Pitt Union communication. 412-624-7120 (x4-7120) • creates centralized multicultural pro- www.ois.pitt.edu gramming and workshops. Monday–Friday • offers advisory services to all major 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. cultural and some social groups. • offers civic, personal, and organizational The Office of International Services supports leadership training. and complements the academic mission of • provides an informal gathering place for the University by providing the services nec- students. essary to facilitate inter-national education and cultural exchange in its broadest sense. CCLD is a place where students, particularly For more information and a complete listing underrepresented groups of students, can of services provided, visit www.ois.pitt.edu. seek support and guidance as they pursue their in- and out-of-the-classroom experi- f. Residence Life ences and educations on the pathway to 935 William Pitt Union graduation from Pitt. 412-648-1200 (x8-1200) www.reslife.pitt.edu In addition to other organizations, fraternities Mon.–Fri. and sororities are part of CCLD. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Living on campus is a unique experience Joining a fraternity or sorority is, for many that will allow you the opportunity to interact new college students, a wonderful way to with fellow students, faculty, and staff mem- meet a lot of new people and adapt to the bers. Residence Life’s mission is to provide University’s campus environment. In addition, you with a supportive, comfortable, and you can enrich your college experience by diverse environment that is focused on your forming friendships that may last a lifetime. academic success, self-exploration, career For more information, visit development, and the realization of your www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccldfratsor. personal goals.

For more information, visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccld.

44 Residence Life Staff For more information, visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/reslife. Residence Halls All residence halls are staffed with resident g. Student Health Service directors (RDs), resident assistants (RAs), and Health and Wellness Center program coordinators (PCs). Sutherland Hall Nordenberg Hall also has an assistant hall director (AHD). 111 University Place 412-383-1800 (x3-1800) Resident Director (RD) www.studhlth.pitt.edu There is one resident director (RD) residing in Fall and spring hours: each residence hall (in some cases, one RD Mon, Tues, Thurs. is assigned to a cluster of two or more halls). 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. RDs are responsible for the overall manage- Weds., Fri. ment and supervision of your building. During 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. the summer months, they plan the year and Summer hours: get ready to supervise the resident assistant Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (RA) staff. RDs have professional degrees RESOURCES AND SERVICES and/or extensive experience working in a Provides students with quality primary health college environment. care, by appointment, with board- certified, licensed medical doctors, nurse practitio- Assistant Hall Director (AHD) ners, nurses, medical assistants, and medi- Assistant hall directors (AHDs) are graduate cal specialists. A pharmacy, on-site specialty students who work in residence halls provid- services, internal medicine, dermatology, ing assistance to the resident directors (RDs). orthopedics, gynecology, nutrition counsel- AHDs oversee some of the administrative ing, lab work, and health education are also aspects of the building, supervise resident available. For more information, visit assistants (RAs), and advise the building’s www.studhlth.pitt.edu. RSA hall council. h. Student Conduct Program Coordinator (PC) 738 William Pitt Union In each of our residence halls, we have resi- 412-648-7910 dent assistants (RAs) who have been desig- www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/conduct nated as our programming experts; therefore Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. these individuals are referred to as program coordinators (PCs). These students coordinate The Office of Student Conduct provides the programming efforts within the building, the framework by which members of the and provide assistance to the other RAs. They University community may address alleged have excelled as RAs and now pursue more violations of the Student Code of Conduct leadership responsibilities in this challenging and Judicial Procedures by Pitt students. position. Student Conduct is a neutral body, taking neither the position of the complainant or the Resident Assistant (RA) respondent but providing a fair process, and Resident assistants (RAs) are some of education, for both parties. the most important people on staff at the University. They are students, just like you, We also provide opportunities for students who have committed themselves to one of to become involved in the system by serv- the most impressive leadership positions on ing as members of the Judicial Board and campus. They are available to assist you and the Student Conduct Peer Review Board serve as a resource providing information, (SCPRB). Faculty and staff members serve crisis response, academic and social sup- as hearing officers within the Judicial Board. port, events, and a safe, comfortable living The SCPRB is comprised of only students. environment. The Judicial Board, SCPRB and the hearing

45 officers are responsible for determining if a 2015 includes events beginning on Friday, respondent is or is not responsible for violat- October 2, 2015 and concluding Sunday, ing the alleged charge(s). If the student is October 4, 2015. For more information, visit found to be responsible, sanctions may be www.familyweekend.pitt.edu. imposed. 3) Parent and Family Resources Additionally, we provide disciplinary clear- Parent and Family Resources Students ances for students as requested. For more are not the only Panthers who need to get information, visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ connected! The University of Pittsburgh is conduct/. committed to providing our parents with the best possible information and resources so i. Student Life, Office of that together we can educate and develop 130 William Pitt Union each student to his/her potential. Resources 412-648-1074 (x8-1074) for parents include Orientation programming, www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ bi-semester electronic newsletters, webinars, life-on-campus parent socials (on cam-pus and in regional Mon.–Fri.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES areas), Panther Parent Ambassadors, a 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. comprehensive parent website, and a Parent and Family Liaison. For more information, Student Life is the hub of student involve- please go to www.parents.pitt.edu, e-mail ment and engagement at Pitt. Since you [email protected], or call 412-624-8548. spend the majority of your time outside the classroom, Student Life has many oppor- 4) First Year Experience tunities available for you to spend that time Adjusting to a large student community, finding your niche. Within Student Life, there living away from home, and feeling con- are literally hundreds of options for student nected are factors many students encounter involvement ranging from student media, and need assistance with during their first community service, student employment, and year. First Year Experience strives to pro- peer mentoring to various types of student vide new students with a variety of experi- organizations including student government, ences, both before and after they arrive on club sports, all-campus programming, and campus, to assist with their transition. First other student activities. For more informa- Year Experience offers programs that are tion, visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ designed to help students get connected, life-on-campus. engage in activities outside the classroom, Following is a summary of departments and and build relationships with their peers, staff organizations within Student Life: and faculty.

1) Commuter Student Programs For more information, visit www.fye.pitt.edu. Commuter Student Programs delivers excit- ing programming, events, and services to 5) Pitt News, The commuter students that will encourage an 434 William Pitt Union active and educational environment. For 412-648-7980 more information and a complete listing (x8-7980) of services, visit www.commuter.pitt.edu. , published since 1906, is the University’s student newspaper. Printing 2) Family Weekend 14,000 copies daily and made further available Family Weekend provides students’ fami- on its Web site, The Pitt News provides news, lies with the opportunity to visit campus sports, opinions, and art and entertainment to its readers. This newspaper has won a gallery and share in the activities. Family Weekend of state and national awards over the years

46 and provides career-oriented experience in The board comprises one president and eight all aspects of journalism and newspaper board members, all elected by the student publishing. For more information, visit body. We also have 8 standing committees www.pittnews.com. that address various aspects of campus life, including diversity, freshman involvement, 6) Pitt Program Council and governmental relations. M-30 William Pitt Union For more information visit www.pitt.edu/~sgb. 412-648-7900 (x8-7900) 9) 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. 10) 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

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 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 lectures, weekly films, recreational events, over 400 student organizations to officially 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. 11) Student Volunteer Outreach 7) 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 8) 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) The Student Government Board exists to pro- 12) University Association of Chaplaincies vide undergraduate, non-College of General The University Association of Chaplaincies Studies students with representation as a provides connections with local religious student voice to University administration. We organizations that serve the University com- represent the needs, interests, and concerns munity. For a complete listing of member of all Pitt students. Another important aspect organizations, visit www.pitt.edu/~chaplain. of our job is allocation of the student activities fee, which provides money to the 400-plus student organizations at the University.

47 13) William Pitt Union an eclectic mix of music, news, sports, and 412-648-7815 public affairs programming, 92.1 WPTS pro- (x8-7815) vides the campus a welcome alternative to commercial radio. In addition to its FM sig- Pitt’s student hub on campus is the William nal, WPTS programming is available via live Pitt Union. It is centrally located and hosts Internet stream, as well as PittTV Channel a variety of activities, events, services, and entertainment. Students study, meet, relax, 3 on the University cable system. For more attend organization meetings, and grab a bite information or to listen live, visit to eat seven days a week. www.wpts.pitt.edu. The William Pitt Union provides programs and services that support the activities of student 28. Student Union 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: RESOURCES AND SERVICES Mon.–Thurs. 29. The University Store 7 a.m.–12:30 a.m. on Fifth/Pitt Shop Fri. 7 a.m.–1:30 a.m. Sat. 8 a.m.–1:30 a.m. The University Store on Fifth Sun. 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m. 4000 Fifth Avenue 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. 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 8/22–8/28 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 14) 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 8/29–9/4 (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 is 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. the University student-run radio station. With Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. 48 Week of 9/5–9/11 • Always refer to your course schedule to Mon. ensure that you are buying the correct 12 a.m.- 4 p.m. books. Tues.- Wed. • Textbooks are shelved by academic 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. department, department course num- Thurs. ber, and unique CLS number, which 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. identifies the section for which you are Fri. registered. 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. • The shelf card indicates if a book is Sat. “required” or “optional,” and “if an 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. eBook or rental is available for a par- Sun ticular title. Purchase only “required” 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. books until you have gone to your first Normal hours resume class. • If your book is out of stock, check with The University Store on Fifth, owned and the textbook information desk.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES operated by the University, is where you will • Look for the yellow “Used” sticker on find all of your textbook and classroom sup- the binding of the book to receive a plies, including computers and tablets listed discounted price. at academic discounted prices, electronic • Do not write in any book or reveal accessories, a tech trade-in program and access codes until you are certain you a computer repair center with student dis- are keeping your book. Do not activate counted pricing. The textbook department your eBook until you are certain you will carries all of the required and recommended not need to return it. course books and course materials includ- • Keep your receipt. A receipt is required ing new and used rental textbooks, custom to return or exchange books. course packs, and eBooks (when available). Pitt students receive a 10% discount on gen- In Store Pickup Service eral reading books (i.e. non-textbooks) every 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- pus, purchase them through The University Medical Books and Supplies Store on Fifth’s website at www.pittuniver- The University Store on Fifth stocks books sitystore.com. When you arrive on campus, and professional equipment for students of simply pick up your books at a designated medicine, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, area within The University Store on Fifth. nursing, and health-related professions. Textbook Return Policy Textbook Comparison Service If you drop or change a course, you can Students who visit our website at www.pitt. return your books for a refund, or exchange verbacompare.com can make informed them during the add/drop period. Please purchasing decisions by using our compari- refer to Appendix A (Academic Calendar/ son service, which shows the University Store Important Dates) in this Handbook for add/ prices for course materials along with those drop period dates. To refund or exchange, of other major textbook suppliers. you must present your sales receipt along with your Change in Course form or with- Tips for buying textbooks: drawal form. • A Panther Card is required to purchase textbooks. The Panther Card is also Used Book Buyback required if you are paying by check or You may “sell” your unwanted textbooks Panther Funds. back to The University Store on Fifth all

49 year. The best time to sell your used books Boulevard. During the Fall and Spring terms is 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 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

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 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 200 Scaife Hall Please refer to Section II, Article 28.j. 14) (Student Life: William Pitt Union) Barco Law Library in this Handbook. Fourth Floor 31. Transportation 3900 Forbes Ave. Please refer to Section II, Article 16 (Parking Services) in this Handbook. 32. University Libraries The main library is Hillman Library, located at the corner of Forbes Ave and Bigelow

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

2016 2017

Aug 22 Residence halls open Jan. 2 Residence halls open

24 New Student Convocation 4 Classes begin

29 Classes begin 16 Martin Luther King birthday observed/University closed Sep. 5 Labor Day/University closed 18 Add/drop ends

RESOURCES AND SERVICES 9 Add/drop ends Feb. 1 Deadline to submit 2016–2017 Oct. 17 Fall break for students/ University housing no classes applications

University offices and buildings Mar. 5–12 (incl.) Spring Break for remain open students/University remains open 31 Spring Term enrollment April. 21 Last day of classes Nov. 23– 27 Thanksgiving recess for students—residence halls 24–29 (incl.) Final exams remain open 29 Spring term ends 28 Classes resume 30 Residence halls close Dec. 9 Last day of classes

12–17 (incl.) Final exams

17 Fall term ends

18 Residence halls close

18–Jan. 3 (incl.) Winter recess for students

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DA ES University of Pittsburgh CNBIO T A CSMR O A K Pittsburgh Campus Map B L A N D MAGEE W A Rev. 07-16 Y I I I I I I 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: Bouquet Gardens...... 624-8589 Information...... 648-1100 Forbes Hall...... 383-9657 . or 648-1220 Lothrop Hall...... 648-3922 Market Central...... 624-1090 Nordenberg Hall...... 624-8170 Market To-Go...... 624-1090 Panther Hall...... 648-9898 Quick Zone...... 624-1090 Pennsylvania Hall...... 648-7066 Einstein Bros. Bagels...... 624-6424 Sutherland Hall...... 648-9695 The Perch at Sutherland...... 383-9126 Tower B...... 648-1156 Cathedral Café...... 624-6101 Schenley Café...... 648-7886 Maintenance: Petersen Events Residence halls and Center Food Court...... 648-9576 apartment-style ...... 648-1100 Catering...... 624-2354 Campus Bean Scene...... 624-3133 Panther Card...... 648-1100 Oakland Bakery & Market...... 383-7072 Towers Quick Zone...... 624-2619 Panther Central...... 648-1100 Sutherland Quick Zone...... 624-6008 Panther Funds...... 648-1100 Disability Resources and Services...... 648-7890 Parking Services: Parking Services...... 624-4034 Emergency Bicycles, carpools, Campus phone...... 4-2121 and vanpools...... 624-4034 Noncampus phone...... 412-624-2121 Buses Home for 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

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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 Diversity and Inclusion; Katie Pope, Title IX Coordinator, and Cheryl Ruffin, 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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