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 Centers. 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.
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 |
Pick up your new key at the Towers Front Desk.
New residents in Des Places, Towers, Vickroy, St. Ann, or Assumption Hall can move in January 5, 6, of 7th between 9 a.m. and 4p.m. Please upload your DU Card picture before you arrive.
New Student Orientation takes place January 8, 2025.
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. |
Living Learning Centers, 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 Center 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 is a favorite housing option for many sophomore and upperclass students.
Student Housing Options
Assumption
Lumina Properties
Des Places
Duquesne Towers
St. Ann
Vickroy
Success in the Living Learning Centers
Residence Life Handbook
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