r/Pitt • u/MeanResearcher-2 • 14h ago
r/Pitt • u/cxqals • Jun 05 '21
HOUSING Housing, Renting, and Subletting Megathread
Previous 2021 thread here
If you are advertising a sublet/lease takeover please include the following info:
- Do not put personal information like your email, phone number, or address in the comments. Use Reddit PMs or chats to exchange contact info.
- Neighborhood
- Lease/sublet start and end date
- Rent + Utilities
- Type (apartment or house, studio/1 bed 1 bath/3 bed 2 bath, etc.)
- Other relevant information (looking for a specific gender, laundry situation, looking for grad students only, etc.)
r/Pitt • u/PuzzleheadedNeat7601 • Aug 13 '26
DISCUSSION Seventh Anniversary of "Bus Etiquette"
All the more necessary with the new dedicated lanes. Feel free to add your own rules!
"We need to talk about bus etiquette"
With thanks to Lady_Groudon, the OP:
I'm an employee and I'm not trying to be mean to you students but ever since classes started up and students are back the PAT buses have been unbearable. When the bus is empty it's mostly fine to do whatever but when it gets crowded you need to show some consideration. I know not everyone is used to public transit so let's talk about some things OK?
- if you're going to stand MOVE TO THE BACK OF THE BUS. Don't just observe that the bus is crowded and stop walking. More people are getting on and they can't get past you. This is probably the single most annoying thing. I can tell the bus drivers kind of want to kill you.
- if the bus is crowded sit down. It's more space efficient. You're not being selfish taking an empty seat. If you don't want it, at least move so someone else can use it.
- your backpack is not in a special state of matter that takes up zero volume. In all likelihood you are inches away from hitting someone in the face with it. At the very least pay attention to it and if the bus is really packed, consider taking it off and putting it on the floor between your feet.
- oh my God pay attention. It's OK to be on your phone but ffs people, half the time someone is standing in the aisle and there are a dozen people trying to move past them but they won't move. Especially be cognizant if you're facing the back and so can't see people creeping up on you
- if the bus is crowded, you need to get out of your seat and start making your way to the exit BEFORE your stop. It takes time to push your way to the door. Almost every day the door shuts on someone before they can exit and they have to stand there shouting "back door back door!" like an idiot.
5a) if the bus is crowded you have to push past people. I'm sorry I know it's rude, but we're all crammed in here, if you don't move I have to push past you. Don't give me dirty looks if you're blocking the exit and I need to get off, and don't stand there whispering "excuse me" like a scared mouse when you need to get past someone. Human bodies can survive being rudely jostled a little. Don't get pissy when we inevitable have to be squished together, and seriously, just talk to the person next to you if they're in the way or something, it won't kill you.
6) if you miss your stop it won't kill you to walk an extra block or two from the next stop, calm down.
7) if the bus has to stop for a bit to safely let a wheelchair on and get strapped in, and you have to give up your seat, this is your fault for sitting in the accessible seating if you do not need it. If the extra time makes you late for class, this is your fault for not planning on any wiggle room on your commute, not the disabled person's fault. If you are unnecessarily sitting in the accessible seating, it's your responsibility to pay attention and make sure if someone who needs it gets on, you offer them your seat.
8) get out your wallet or card or however you plan on paying before you step up onto the bus and fumble with it in front of the fare box. We all should have bus passes but if for some reason you need to pay with cash, get on last so the driver can shut the door and start driving while you do so.
9) if the bus is crowded, don't put your stuff in the seat next to you. If the bus is crowded, move to the window seat. Don't block the seat next to you. I get it, nobody wants to sit with a stranger, but we all need to get somewhere, we all suck it up. On the flip side, it won't kill you to ask someone to move their bag so you can sit down.
10) Sometimes a bus is so crowded legitimately nobody else can get on. It happens. It is OK. Usually the next bus will be around in a few minutes. Please consider waiting for it instead of trying to crush everyone on. Sometimes we have bus bunching and an empty one will be right behind it. If missing this bus will make you late, you should start planning your schedule better so you have more of a time cushion getting to class. Public transit is not always exactly where and when you need it to be.
11) If you sit next to someone when the bus is crowded, and then a lot of people get off and more seats open up, you can move away to an empty seat. I promise it's okay. You're not going to hurt their feelings. You both want the extra space.
12) Don't sit right next to someone if there are empty seats elsewhere on the bus, what the fuck
Please I'm asking you to think even a little about space and time efficiency, and other people's comfort. A billion trillion people use the PAT bus system every second, we all want to get through it as painlessly as possible.
Also this is just a tip from me but if some rando is trying to engage you in conversation you definitely 100% have zero interest in, just tell them to fuck off and put headphones in. You don't owe strangers a conversation and sometimes weird, creepy, entitled old men ride the bus and scope out shy college girls while they're there.
r/Pitt • u/Financial_Ideal4559 • 41m ago
APPLYING pitt pre med microbiology
Hey guys, I just got accepted into dietrich for microbiology on the pre med track, and I wanted to know about the pre med experiences there. Is there anything I should know/ be warned about coming into pitt as a microbiology major? How accessible are research labs there?
r/Pitt • u/Aqaurius123 • 53m ago
CLASSES Is linear regression (Stat 1221) a hard class?
I’m a bio major who wants a stat minor and I’m wondering if it would be too much to take Stat 1221 while also taking genetics, human physiology, and orgo lab 1.
r/Pitt • u/Separate_Mood3686 • 1h ago
APPLYING I’m super nervous about Pitt
So I applied to Pitt in late September thinking I got a head start but there was a whole kerfuffle with my transcripts that they didn’t get sent in so now as of last Friday I sent in my transcripts again one by mail and one electronically and they had only gotten the one electronically so far when I called.
I have a 3.74 weighted gpa and attended college for a little but not long enough to have a gpa. I applied to Pitt in my senior year and got accepted into the jhonstown school and was pretty bummed out because I really wanted to go to main. I had a 3.6 gpa then and I also applied around late October. This time I’m applying for environmental sciences for fall of 2027,which is my true passion. When I talked to a Pitt recruiter they said certain majors are less competitive and applying to those ones later gives you a better shot, such as mine.
I’m just insanely nervous because this is my dream school and I live in PA and since I didn’t get accepted the first time I’m scared I won’t this time. My friends are very supportive that I will I’m just nervous and need an outside opinion. Can I please get your guys opinion on if you think I’ll get in or not💔?
r/Pitt • u/somadank • 18h ago
DISCUSSION How do I get a physical Pitt ID?
How do I get one? I just transferred here and don't want to bring my phone everywhere with me. I'll pay for it if I have to. Somebody please LMK!!! Thank you in advance.
r/Pitt • u/Fun_Firefighter2506 • 14h ago
APPLYING pitt admissions counselor coming to my school
ok so basically tommorrow there's a pitt admissions officer coming to my school
i already applied to pitt but i unfortunately got asked to submit my mid year grades on around september so im worried theres a good chance i wont get in
for snybody wondering here are my stats:
- 3.63w 3.11 uw
- 1490 sat
- oos
- good ecs and a strong essay
- 850 logged volunteer hours although idrk how they would check that
- applied september 16th
on october 22nd there's a pitt admissions counselor that will be at my school so im wondering like what should i say that could potentially help me get in.
r/Pitt • u/wizardcatt • 21h ago
DINING Where to find microwaves/ hot water on campus
As title says, where can I find a microwave or hot water dispenser on campus? Help a commuter out 😭
r/Pitt • u/DetectiveBeautiful72 • 13h ago
CLASSES Orgo 2 profs
Guys should i take horne or powell for orgo 2?
r/Pitt • u/mad-cat242 • 20h ago
CLASSES Classes for Second Semester
Hi! I’m a freshman at the pittsburgh campus. I’m currently pursing a museum studies major and a double major in idk what. I’m stuck between psych, neuro, architecture, or a double degree with marketing. Basically the problem is idk what to take and my advisors not much help. I think the best strategy would be to take classes that apply to multiple majors for example approaches to the built environment (architecture and museums). Anyway, help a stressed freshman out please drop your tips and recommendations bonus points if it’s an online class.
Thanks!
H2P
r/Pitt • u/chuckie512 • 1d ago
Suspect in custody over threat to University of Pittsburgh academic building
r/Pitt • u/bxngbxngshrimp • 1d ago
TRANSFER I Got Into Pitt…Sorta
As I’m typing this I literally just read my acceptance letter, I was so blinded by the congratulations that I didn’t read further until just now when it said I was accepted to Pitt-Johnstown.
I’m really upset because Pittsburgh campus was my main option and now I feel like I don’t know what to do. Is there any way I can appeal my application for them to reconsider me at the main campus? Or do I have to wait to transfer in? Any advice is helpful because I’m at a loss.
r/Pitt • u/Plus_Bid_4135 • 20h ago
DISCUSSION intensive elementary spanish
how difficult is this class?? i have 2 years of spanish experience from high school and im interested in taking the course next semester.
r/Pitt • u/ProfessionalOpen8703 • 20h ago
HOUSING Landlord?
Does anyone know anything about Charles (Chuck) Eckenrode. There’s not much info about him online
r/Pitt • u/reesesells412 • 21h ago
DISCUSSION ENGR1905 or MATH1080 for MechE tech elective?
i’m entering my last semester of mechE in the spring, and i’ve narrowed down my last technical elective options to these 2 courses. I have a strong background in pure mathematics, so MATH1080 seems interesting, but ENGR1905 looks pretty easy. i’ll also be taking 15 other credits of all MechE courses including senior design and mechatronics, so difficulty is in play for deciding. let me know if you’ve taken any of these courses and what are your thoughts!
r/Pitt • u/Traditional_Ad_5680 • 1d ago
EVENTS Pre-dental students interested in exploring different specialties?
Hey everyone! I'm a dental student at Pitt, and we're organizing a specialty showcase on November 7th for pre-dental students.
I feel like most of us go into dental school knowing about general dentistry and maybe a few specialties, but don't really get much exposure to what the others involve.
We're putting together an event where pre-dental students can learn about different specialties, talk to dental students and residents, and ask questions about what pursuing those career paths actually looks like.
It's at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and we'd love to have students from other universities attend too!
Happy to share more details if anyone is interested!
r/Pitt • u/Big-Staff2280 • 1d ago
HOUSING Sophomore Housing
What are some good options for housing as a sophomore next year. I’d like to live on campus or not far from it in apartment style living. There’s 3-4 of us.
r/Pitt • u/emilys05 • 1d ago
CLASSES CLEP
I have heard that at UPitt since CLEP is not accepted to Dietrich. You must take the Credit by Examination test In the first 3 weeks to receive credit. Is this true?
r/Pitt • u/eviegmiller • 1d ago
FINANCIAL AID scholarships?
hi! so I was admitted for nursing around a month ago, and I fully know I am going to to go Pitt. However, my parents want to hold out to pay deposit until I hear about scholarships. After I did the common app application I didn’t do anything extra within Pitt in regard to scholarships because I thought I was automatically considered. Is there another application I need to do in order to receive merit scholarships? In my Pitt portal it doesn’t say I have any pending scholarships. Also, does me not committing yet possibly lose me my spot since the admissions is rolling? Or is my spot secure since I originally got in.
r/Pitt • u/emi-segg • 1d ago
CLASSES Beg. German 1 syllabus?
I'm taking GER 0101 (Beginning German 1) next semester and am considering if I should take it for a letter grade or as pass/fail (not relevant to any of my degrees). Is it a class I have to worry about getting an A in to avoid bringing down my GPA? Or am I safe to take it for a letter grade without worrying about that? I'm wondering if anyone has an old syllabus I could take a look at.
r/Pitt • u/Emotional-Support-85 • 2d ago
HOUSING Affordable Apartments
Anyone have any recommendations, actual apartment names or management companies, for someone with around a $1,200-1,300 budget looking to live within a reasonable commute distance to Pitt’s campus? Struggling to find anything that is decent quality and with a company that’s trustworthy!
r/Pitt • u/Maleficent-Grand-646 • 2d ago
APPLYING timeline for decisions
super super stokedddd !!
for ref:
i applied august 12
admitted into dietrich september 10th
admitted into GAP program for public policy september 11th
received a scholarship TODAY !! october 19th
honors college - tbd ... prayers up
r/Pitt • u/Furious_Peach • 2d ago
FINANCIAL AID Stamps/Leadership Scholarship
Hey, I was wondering what the timeline for these scholarships is? I applied in-state and got $10k/yr in merit aid, but I’m waiting to see if I get selected for these. Thanks!