Best University of Pittsburgh dorms

Overall I had a great experience in this dorm. You’re provided with a table, 2 chairs, 2 mattresses/frame, 2 dressers, 2 desks with chairs, a microwave, a fridge, and the private bathroom. There’s 2 washers and 3 dryers on each floor, and a giant laundromat room on the ground floor if your own floor machines are occupied. You do have great access to the Pete or The Perch, but you have more walking/busing compared to students on lower campus. You’ll appreciate lower campus if you ever need to wait for the shuttle in rain storms. For upperclassmen I would recommend Irvis/Pennsylvania. Just know that you are a lot more secluded on upper campus which can be both a blessing a curse. - 4 years ago

The dorm rooms here are excellent. They are spacious and are arguably better than Nordenberg. The big issue with this dorm is it’s location on upper campus. If you don’t mind taking the 10A or hiking up Cardiac Hill, this is a very solid dorm for upperclassmen. - 4 years ago

There's either the 4 person suite or the 6 person suite. Both suites have small kitchens with a microwave and sink.

The 4 person suite has one bathroom and a medium-size common room with a couch and a couple of chairs.

The 6 person suite has 3 doubles and two bathrooms. The common room is huge, and it's right next to the laundry unit (highly recommend). - 4 years ago

I lived on the seventh floor. While the elevators could get crowded before class hours, it was only occasionally that the wait felt unbearable. The bathrooms were well-maintained, with plenty of toilet and shower stalls to choose from, and they were cleaned regularly. Only a few stalls had signs of mold or rust — the rest were in good condition. The sinks were automatic, which could be a little finicky, and there were only hand dryers (no paper towels), but nothing too frustrating. The lounge was a great amenity, featuring a wraparound couch and a TV. Each floor also had two private study rooms with desks and whiteboards, perfect for quiet study sessions. I had a great view of the Cathedral of Learning from my window. There's a patio on the third floor, though it didn’t get much use. The trash room provided free garbage bags, and there was a convenient printer on the third floor. The mailroom on the first floor made package pickup super easy. Rooms come furnished with a bed, desk, small dresser, cabinet, trash cans, TV, and a fridge. If I had to choose again, I’d absolutely pick Nordenberg. The location is ideal — just a short walk to Cathy and most classes. The only downside is the lack of a dining hall or nearby food options; you’ll need to walk elsewhere for meals. - 14 hours ago

It's the most sought-after dorm on campus for a reason. Having your own bedroom, bathrooms, and kitchen is pretty awesome. I think living here provides a good transition between living in a traditional dorm and moving off campus to an apartment. I wasn't in the new building (J), but everything was still nice and maintenance issues were pretty rare and quickly fixed by Panther Central. Sometimes laundry was an issue as there were only 2 washers and 2 dryers for our entire building. Probably the biggest downside for me was being on the ground floor - all windows in our apartment looked right out onto the walking paths and if the blinds were open anyone walking by would be able to see right into my bedroom, so go for an upper floor if you can. - 4 years ago