Student Housing and Residence Life

Find Your Home Away From Home

Our Office of Student Housing and Residence Life at Duquesne offers undergraduate and graduate students eight housing options on campus.

By choosing to live on campus, you will get to live with some of the best views of the city of Pittsburgh, while spending your time in a safe, caring and exciting on campus housing experience.

Through our Office of Student Housing and Residence Life, you can explore housing options, apply to live on campus, meet hundreds of supportive staff members and learn about the Living Learning and Themed Communities in our residence halls. We hope you will choose to live in one of our housing options while you spend your time on the Bluff and in the City of Pittsburgh.

Experience On-Campus Housing

Our Office of Student Housing and Residence Life at Duquesne offers a variety of housing options on campus for undergraduate and graduate students. Explore all of your options!

Mark Your Calendar

Important Returning Student Room Selection Dates

Expand your network, enjoy a convenient commute and immerse yourself in a vibrant community in your home away from home.

Application available for McGinley and Brottier	Jan 1 - Feb 7
Room Selection for McGinley and Brottier	Feb 17 - Feb 21
Group Housing Application available	Jan 15 - Feb 21
Application available for St. Martin, Des Places, Towers, and Assumption	Jan 15 - Mar 17
Room Selection for St. Martin, Des Places, Towers, and Assumption	Mar 24 - Mar 26

Break & Hall Closing Dates

Christmas Break	Dec. 20, 2024 - Halls close Dec 20 at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Starts	Jan. 9, 2025 - Halls re-open on Jan 8 at 9 a.m.
Spring Break	March 3-8, 2025 - Halls close March 1 at 9 a.m. - Halls re-open March 9 at 9 a.m.
Easter Break	April 17-21, 2025 - Halls do not close
End of Semester, Graduation	May 9, 2025 - Halls close May 8 at 9 a.m.

Residence Hall Options

Our Residence Halls, are where a majority of our residential students spend their time when they are not in class. We strive to ensure that you have safe environment to call your own and be your authentic self. Learn more about each Residence Hall featured below.

Get a Look at the new McGinley Hall

Assumption

Assumption is the home of around 300 first-year and upperclass students who are part of the Duquesne University Honors College LLC.

Learn More About Assumption

Lumina Properties

With Lumina apartment-style living, you’ll have access to everything you need to make the most out of your collegiate experience. There are three Lumina properties you can choose at Duquesne: Brottier, McGinley and St. Martin.

Learn More About Lumina

Des Places

Des Places is a housing option for returning students. The building offers upperclass students the opportunity to live in suite style rooms.

Learn More About Des Places

Duquesne Towers

Duquesne Towers is home to approximately 1,100 first-year and upperclassmen students. All floors in Towers offer laundry, kitchenettes, and study lounges.

Learn More About Towers

St. Ann

St. Ann, an exclusively first-year Residence Hall, is a place of many memories for Duquesne students because 550+ members of each first-year class call it home.

Learn More About St. Ann

Vickroy Hall Renovations

Vickroy Hall be offline next academic year (Fall 2025 through Spring 2026) for renovation. There are plenty of sophomore, junior, senior and graduate housing options available during this renovation. We are currently reviewing student feedback to make Vickroy great place to live in Fall 2026!

What to Bring

Your Room

Area rug
Posters
Plants
Hangers
Personal decorations
Command strips
Command hooks
Lamps and bulbs
Clothing steamer (optional)

Bedding

XL twin sheets
XL twin mattress pad
Pillows
Pillowcases
Blankets
XL twin memory foam mattress pad (optional)

Cleaning

Laundry detergent
Laundry basket/hamper
All-purpose cleaner/wipes
Paper towels
Trash can/bags
Broom/swiffer
Vacuum (optional - can borrow one from front desk)
Dish soap

Food

Mini-fridge (U.L. approved/up to 3 cubic ft.)
Microwave (U.L. approved/up to 700 watts)
Dishes/cups/utensils
Reusable water bottle
Thermal mug
Snacks
Coffee maker/electric kettle
Sealable containers

Academic

Textbooks
Notebooks
Pens/pencils/highlighters
Backpack/tote
Laptop/charger
Surge protector
Calculator (check with your academic program)
Study aids (index cards, etc.)

Personal Care

Toothbrush/paste/floss/mouthwash
Soap/body wash
Shampoo/conditioner
Styling aids/brush/comb
Shaving supplies
Deodorant
Tissues
Feminine care
Other personal hygiene items

Bathroom

Towels
Washcloths
Bathrobe
Shower caddy
Shower shoes

Don't Forget

Driver's license/ID card
Medical insurance card
ATM card
Prescription medicines
First aid kid
Flashlight
Umbrella/rain gear
Chargers