Student Housing

Students come to PTI from many different hometowns, states and time zones to move into PTI’s student housing. Leaving the comfort of their home to go away to school can be unsettling – at first. But then, students meet roommates, get to know the students in the apartment across the hall, and spend more and more time with students in their classes. Suddenly moving into student housing wasn’t so bad after all. In fact, it’s fun to be on their own in their own apartment making new friends.

Housing Options

As a PTI student you have options:

• Off-campus student apartments

Off-campus student apartments are located just minutes from the North Fayette Campus. They are available in a variety of bedroom and bathroom configurations and include utilities and local phone service. Some offer amenities such as an exercise room and transportation to the North Fayette Campus.

• Apartments accommodating 2, 3 or 4 students
• Private and shared bedrooms
• Smoking and smoke free units
• Units configured in a variety of bedroom and bathroom combinations
• Units equipped with utilities
• Game and exercise rooms
• Free parking on site
• Close to shopping, dining and transportation



• Private apartments nearby
Private housing is an option best suited for the non-traditional student 21 or older or students who prefer a more independent lifestyle. PTI’s Resident Life Department can direct you to private apartments convenient to our North Fayette Campus.
• On-campus student apartments – new in 2009! (construction cam)
• View a demo room in 360 on the virtual tour.
  
  

On-campus student housing is under construction on PTI's North Fayette Campus. Three student apartment buildings will house 372 students just steps away from classrooms, labs, and outdoor common areas where softball and basketball games, student activities, welcome parties and impromptu gatherings occur.

Latest photos: (click on images to view larger)


Computer renderings:


Past aerial photos:

Check in on our progress as we build:

• 3 four-story buildings
• 94 apartments each accommodating 4 students
• 3 apartments each accommodating 1 resident advisor
• 372 student beds
• Smoke free, card-access buildings
• Units comprised of 4 bedrooms, a living room, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen/dining area
• Units furnished and equipped with all utilities
• Buildings have a quiet/study area, mail room and vending machines
• Free parking

Greg DeFeo, PTI president, anticipates a summer 2009 completion. "This student housing project, right on our 180-acre campus in Oakdale, will enhance the campus experience we can offer students who come to us from areas beyond a commutable distance. New housing students will enjoy comfortable and secure living on-campus just steps from their academic building and not far from the conveniences of the airport corridor."
Read a news article from the Post Gazette about our housing.

Is Student Housing Right For You?

Only you know. And the best way to find out where you want to live, study, learn and play is to visit on one of our Housing Days

The Area

Pittsburgh is a friendly town with quiet neighborhoods and lively entertainment spots. The North Fayette Campus is located between downtown Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh International Airport, nestled in the small town of Oakdale. Rolling fields, working farms and local businesses surround the 180-acre campus. It’s not unusual to spot deer and turkey on the horizon as you come up the school's driveway. While rural in appearance, students easily can access shopping, movies, sporting events or the attractions of suburban and city living. This central Airport Corridor campus location provides many housing choices for PTI students.