Student Housing

A variety of living facilities are available on campus for seminarians and other graduate students. The Calian Residence Hall offers single living quarters with private baths, a modest physical fitness center, lounges, and a student kitchen. Calian Hall also provides space for overnight guest housing at reasonable rates. Apartment buildings offer units ranging from efficiencies to family oriented three- and four-bedroom units.

Application

Student Housing Application

Meeting Your Needs

Single (dorm style) - Calian Hall
Efficiency - Fulton Apartment
One-bedroom - Fulton Apartment
Two-bedroom - Stanton Highland Apartments
Three-bedroom - Stanton Highland Apartments

*Limited availability for two- and three-bedroom apartments for Non-PTS students

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Calian Residence Hall - Dedicated in 2004, single-student housing with shared kitchen facilities, student lounges, and modest fitness center. The building is accessible with an elevator and is within the Seminary's gates.
Fulton Apartments - Includes efficiency and one-bedroom units within the Seminary's gates
Stanton Highland Apartments - Managed by NDC Asset Management, these newly renovated two- and three-bedroom apartments are conveniently located on the corner of Stanton Avenue and North Highland Avenue, just beyond campus.

Rent

A commitment fee of $300 is required when the housing application is submitted. This amount will be applied to your security deposit, which is equal to one month’s rent. The balance (the difference between one month’s rent minus the $300 commitment fee) is due upon arrival. Students who relinquish their housing request forfeit their $300 commitment fee.

Rent is billed by semester:

June through August, due July 15
September through December, due Oct. 15
January through May, due Feb. 15

The security deposit will be returned subject to satisfactory condition of vacated accommodation.

Pets are permitted in Fulton Apartments only. Pet Policy You will need to log into MyPTS to view the policy.

Rent for PTS Students

Unit	PTS Rate Monthly	Summer Rent Billing	Fall Rent Billing	Spring Rent Billing
		June-August	September-December	January-May
Calian Residence Hall
Studios (furnished and with private bath)	$555	$1,665	$2,220	$2,775
Fulton Hall
Efficiency apartments	$660	$1,980	$2,640	$3,300
One-bedroom apartments	$750	$2,250	$3,000	$3,750
Stanton/Highland
Two-bedroom apartments	$940	$2,820	$3,760	$4,700
Three-bedroom apartments	$1,080	$3,240	$4,320	$5,400
Four-bedroom apartments	$1,250	$3,750	$5,000	$6,250

Please Note: All Seminary apartments are rented unfurnished. Stoves and refrigerators are supplied, but no other furniture or furnishings are available. Rent includes payment of utilities except for cable and telephone. Wireless internet access is currently available at no additional charge.

Rent for Non-PTS Students

Unit	Non-PTS Rate Monthly	Summer Rent Billing	Fall Rent Billing	Spring Rent Billing
		June-August	September-December	January-May
Calian Residence Hall
Studios (furnished and with private bath)	$667	$2,001	$2,668	$3,335
Fulton Hall
Efficiency apartments	$767	$2,301	$3,068	$3,835
One-bedroom apartments	$887	$2,661	$3,548	$4,435
Stanton/Highland
Two-bedroom apartments	$1,177	$3,531	$4,708	$5,885
Three-bedroom apartments	$1,467	$4,401	$5,868	$7,335
Four-bedroom apartments	$1,627	$4,881	$6,508	$8,135

FAQs

Applying for Housing

How do I apply for housing?

Submit an application on our website. We have limited housing personnel and ask that you first review our campus housing website for housing information.

Who qualifies for PTS housing?

PTS offers housing to a variety of graduate students studying at a Pittsburgh institution! If you are a PTS student, you must be enrolled as a full-time student. If you are a student at a PCHE school, you must be enrolled in either a master’s or doctorate program. Post-doctoral students and undergraduate students (to include students pursuing their second undergraduate degree) do not qualify for housing at PTS.

I submitted an application, what are my next steps?

The Housing Office has received your application and will reach out within 3 business days. This would be a great time to ensure that you have submitted the $300 commitment fee. The Housing Office will not consider any applications without a commitment fee; it can be paid here.

Leases

How do I pay my security and key deposit so that I can get my lease?

Login to My.PTS.edu or create an account. To create an account, click the link that we have e-mailed to you. If it you don't see an activation e-mail, check your Spam or Junk folder. If the e-mail still isn’t there, let us know at .

Once the account has been activated, login and choose the “Tenant” link on the ribbon near the top of the page. From here, there are options to view the account and statements. Click “My Account Balance”. From this page, you can “Make a Payment”. If this is not an option or you are still having trouble navigating to this place, let us know by sending an e-mail to .

Your security deposit is one month’s rent (see Rent above). Your key deposit is $25. Please note that your lease will not be issued until the deposits have been paid.

I received my lease but the lease end date is wrong and so my total amount due is wrong. How do I remedy this?

Because PTS is student housing the end date is generally May 31. Updated leases will not be sent for different end dates. All leases can be ended with two weeks’ notice.

I already signed my lease but I keep getting an e-mail from DocuSign telling me to sign. Whatâ€™s going on?

Our Business Office needs to sign the lease too; this can take up to 3 business days. If we are outside of that time, e-mail and we will take a look!

Moving In

It is time to move in! What are my next steps?

If you will be arriving between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, you can pick up your keys at the Reception Office in Long Hall at 616 North Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. If you will be arriving outside of those hours or during the weekend, you can contact campus security at 412-889-2208 after you arrive on campus. The security guard will have your keys.

I will be arriving on a weekend or after business hours. Can I still get my keys?

Yes, we have security on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 412-889-2208 and they will have your apartment keys!

I am coming with a moving truck. Where can I park it?

If you are moving in to Fulton, the best place to park a moving truck is in our parking lot behind the building. If you are moving into Maple or Alder, parking on St. Marie Street will be most convenient.

I have a car. Do I need to submit car information for a parking permit?

No, PTS does not have parking permits or passes. All PTS residents are welcome to park on campus. Maple and Alder residents have access to street parking.

Billing

How do I view and pay my bill?

Once the account has been activated, login and choose the “Tenant” link on the ribbon near the top of the webpage. From here, there are options to view the account and statements. Click “My Account Balance”. From this page, you can “Make a Payment”. If this is not an option or you are still having trouble navigating to this place, let us know by sending an email to .

I am ready to pay my security and key deposit, so that I can get my lease, how can I do this?

At this time, PTS only posts bills once per semester. This occurs two weeks after the beginning of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary classes and coincides with the end of add/drop. Your security deposit is one month’s rent (see above) minus the $300 commitment fee. Your key deposit is $25. You are welcome to pay this on My.PTS.edu.

I have been able to login to My.PTS.edu, but there are no charges on my account. How do I know what I owe?

As student housing, billing, at this time is posted once per semester. This occurs two weeks after the beginning of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary classes and coincides with the end of add/drop. The lease we issued has what the semester charge is going to be. Fall is 4 months, Spring is 5 months, and Summer is 3 months. The monthly rates are listed above under PTS/Non-PTS rates. Feel free to do the math and figure out what is owed! If there is an overpayment, we will issue a refund or apply it to next semester’s bill.

I need to pay monthly, but my lease is designed for semester payments. What do I do?

Because PTS housing is student housing, we only bill residents on a semester basis. We understand that sometimes our students need to pay month to month. That is not a problem! The monthly rates are listed above under PTS/Non-PTS rates. Please note that the account must have a zero balance by the 1^st of the final month of the semester. The final months of the semesters are August for the Summer Semester, December for the Fall Semester, and May for the Spring Semester. Please note that having a balance at the end of a semester may impact your eligibility to stay in PTS housing.

Facilities

How do I submit a request to Facilities?

In Fulton and Calian, requests can be submitted on My.PTS.edu. Login to the account and choose the “Tenant” link on the ribbon near the top of the webpage. From here, there is a “Housing/Maintenance Issue” box. In the case of an emergency, call 412-889-2208.

In Maple and Alder, call 412-400-0084. NDC Management maintains those apartments. NDC Management oversees all storage lockers, access to Wi-Fi, utilities, and all facility requests.

Is air conditioning provided?

PTS does not provide air conditioning units. Our residents have to purchase window units, and we are more than happy to install them! Please submit a request through the My.PTS.edu portal and we will come to the room and set it up!

If you live in Maple or Alder, PTS cannot provide or install your A/C unit. Please contact NDC Management at 412-400-0084.

How can I access Wi-Fi?

If you live in Calian Hall or Fulton Apartments, you can choose PTS_Wireless and logon using your My.PTS.edu credentials. If you would like your own Wi-Fi provider, you can make an appointment with a provider of your choice and they can get you set up with personal Wi-Fi.

If you live in Maple or Alder, the Wi-Fi password is in the regulations provided with your lease. If you want faster Wi-Fi, providers that offer a wireless option are the best alternatives.

Moving Out / Ending the Lease

It is time for me to move out. What do I need to do?

Wipe down and clean the entire apartment. Remove everything that you own. Send an e-mail to letting us know that you have moved out. Leave your keys on the counter and lock the handle on your way out. If you have a key card, it will stop working on your move out day. Please note you will continue to be charged rent until the Housing Office receives an e-mail confirming that you have moved out.

The end of my lease is coming up, but I need to leave early. What do I do?

Send an e-mail to two to four weeks prior to your updated move out date so that the Housing Office can update their records. Please note that if you have a key card, it will stop working on your new move out day.

The end of my lease is coming up, but I need to stay an extra couple of days. What do I do?

It is crucial that the Housing Office receives an e-mail with your requested move-out date. It is possible that your apartment is needed for the next tenant and PTS will not be able to accommodate your request. If you have a key card, it will stop working on your lease expiration date unless we receive an updated date from you.

I requested a lease renewal but havenâ€™t received it yet. What do I do?

The Housing Office will send you a lease renewal between 5 and 10 business days before your current lease expires. If you have not received a renewal and your current lease expires in more than 10 days please be patient, we will reach out! If you have not received a renewal and your current lease expires in less than than 5 days please send us an e-mail at and we will be in touch as soon as possible!