We’re at Your Service
Panther Central is your go-to place for all the essentials of
daily living, from transportation to housing to finding a good
meal.
Whether you have a question about a contract, you need to find a bus home, or you are locked out of your room at 3 a.m., Panther Central can help.
We are dedicated to providing friendly, courteous service to current and prospective students, faculty, and staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our Location
Stop by our office in the main lobby of Litchfield Towers, call
412-648-1100, or contact us online.
We're at your service!
Take a Tour
Look inside several of our housing locations by visiting our interactive panoramas.
Panoramic tours are available for Bouquet Gardens, Pennsylvania Hall, Forbes Hall, and Bruce Hall.
Newsworthy
A “SMART” Way to Get Around Town!
As a current Pitt student, staff or faculty member, you can ride FREE all day long on any Port Authority bus, the T light rail system, Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines just by using your Panther Card.
Simply tap your current and valid Panther Card to the smart card target to ride fare-free.
Beginning April 2nd, 2012 your ID must tap successfully to ensure free
ridership. Read More
Summer Session Housing Applications Are Now Available!
Are you planning on enrolling in Summer Session classes? If so, University Summer Housing is available to you! Review the below information and submit your application today!
Housing Information Packet Summer 2012
Housing Application Summer 2012
Housing and Dining Contract Summer 2012
Introducing Sustainability Web Site
The Department of Housing, Dining Services, and Panther Central’s new sustainability page is now live, offering answers to many environmental questions in one convenient place. Many positive things are happening on campus in the way of sustainability, and this site should help you stay up-to-date on the initiatives of the Housing Department. The site features useful information about recycling in on-campus housing units, what to do with hard-to-recycle items, and new conservation and educational
initiatives undertaken by the department. Read more about Sustainability >
View Your Laundry Room Availability From Your Computer!
Are you ready to head to the laundry room and wondering if there will be machines available when you get there? Stop wondering and go to LaundryView, where you can see a live 3-D model of the laundry room right from your computer! Laundryview is now available for the following buildings: Brackenridge, Holland, Lothrop, McCormick, Sutherland East, Sutherland West, Towers Lobby.
Bedbugs
Due to the increase in bedbug infestations across the nation, we have provided a Bedbug Information Guide (PDF) so that we can all be diligent in preventing their arrival or spread to our campus.
Landlord Survey
Student Government Board recently sponsored a student survey of area landlords. View results.
Reminders
Housing Maintenance
To report a maintenance issue, please submit a request online.
For emergency repairs, call Panther Central at 412-648-1100.
Laundry Machine Maintenance
Submit a laundry maintenance request online with Mac Gray
Featured Dining
Coffee Carts
Join us at one of our many coffee cart locations where "We proudly brew" Starbucks™ coffee.
We offer a variety of specialty beverages and snacks for those of you on the go. Stop by and grab one of our salads, sandwiches, danish, muffins, bagels, dessert squares, biscotti, or fruit. We also offer milk, juice, and bottled water.
