Find Your Home Away From Home
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 living
learning community.
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 residential student experience in our Living Learning Communities. We hope you will choose to live in one of our housing options while you spend your time at Duquesne 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
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. |
Our Living Learning Communities, also frequently referred to as 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 Living Learning Community featured below.
Assumption is the home of around 300 first-year and upperclass students who are part
of the Duquesne University Honors College.
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.
Des Places is a housing option for returning students. The building offers upperclass
students the opportunity to live in suite style rooms.
Duquesne Towers is home to approximately 1,100 first-year and upperclassmen students.
All floors in Towers offer laundry, kitchenettes, and study lounges.
St. Ann, an exclusively first-year Living Learning Center, is a place of many memories
for Duquesne students because 550+ members of each first-year class call it home.
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!Living Learning Communities
Assumption
Lumina Properties
Des Places
Duquesne Towers
St. Ann
Featured content
Vickroy Hall Renovations
What to Bring
- Area rug
- Posters
- Plants
- Hangers
- Personal decorations
- Command strips
- Command hooks
- Lamps and bulbs
- Clothing steamer (optional)
- XL twin sheets
- XL twin mattress pad
- Pillows
- Pillowcases
- Blankets
- XL twin memory foam mattress pad (optional)
- 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
- 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
- Textbooks
- Notebooks
- Pens/pencils/highlighters
- Backpack/tote
- Laptop/charger
- Surge protector
- Calculator (check with your academic program)
- Study aids (index cards, etc.)
- Toothbrush/paste/floss/mouthwash
- Soap/body wash
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Styling aids/brush/comb
- Shaving supplies
- Deodorant
- Tissues
- Feminine care
- Other personal hygiene items
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Bathrobe
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Driver's license/ID card
- Medical insurance card
- ATM card
- Prescription medicines
- First aid kid
- Flashlight
- Umbrella/rain gear
- Chargers
Student Housing and Residence Life Leadership
Anne Lahoda
Assistant Vice President for Residence Life
Charles Forrester
Director of Residence Life
Daniel Cangilla
Associate Director of Housing Operations
Dr. Dan Gittins
Associate Director of Alcohol and Drug Education
Maria Cummings
Administrative Assistant