Housing

Living on campus at Carlow University offers students opportunities to build community, develop independence, and stay connected to campus life. Located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, our residence halls provide convenient access to classrooms, academic resources, campus services, and the surrounding community. 

The Residence Life & Housing team supports students as they navigate college life and build a positive residential experience. Our team includes the Director of Residence Life & Housing, a Graduate Resident Director, and 12 Resident Assistants (RAs) who live in the residence halls. Staff members help students adjust to shared living, connect with campus resources, participate in programs and activities, and contribute to a respectful community that supports learning and personal growth. 

Undergraduate Housing Options

Most of our on-campus students reside in Frances Warde and Dougherty Halls, which are two buildings connected to each other in a central location on-campus.  Housing up to 360 students, these buildings are mostly comprised of double rooms that measure approximately 12’ x 16’.  They each feature: 

• Wall-to-wall carpeting 

• Large window (55″ x 109.5”) 

• Two twin beds (most rooms have XL twins) 

• Two desks with chairs 

• Two chests of drawers 

• Two wardrobes/closets 

• One micro-fridge 

• One window air-conditioner unit 

Each floor offers a community restroom, a lounge space, and laundry facilities. 

Returning students have the opportunity to live in McAuley Hall.  Housing up to 48 students, this building offers suite-style living with a private bedroom and a shared bathroom (1 bathroom for 2 students).  Students residing in these rooms are charged the double room rate.  The dimensions of these suites are: 

• Left Bedroom: 8’3″ × 11’11” 

• Right Bedroom: 8’2″ × 13’10” 

• Bathroom: 6′ × 7’7″ 

• Entry: 5’7″ × 9′ (not including the built-in furnishings) 

Each room features a twin XL bed, desk, and desk chair. 

All suites include a micro-fridge and air-conditioning (May-September).  Laundry is available for use on each floor.

Graduate Housing Options 

Graduate students may choose to reside in Frances Warde Hall or McAuley Hall in designated graduate housing wings.  Graduate students are typically placed in single rooms. 

Shared amenities

Frances Warde and Dougherty Halls feature a third-floor lounge with comfortable seating, a fireplace, a pool table and a big-screen TV.  The lounge offers plenty of open space for students to get together and unwind. There is also a full kitchen available to students, a computer lab, reflection room, and several small study rooms. 

Housing Policies & Procedures 

Please review Chapter 6 of our Student Handbook, where all of our Housing Policies & Procedures are located.  Residential students are encouraged to review the Student Handbook prior to their arrival to campus. 

Accessible Campus Housing 

Residence Life & Housing partners with the Disability Services Office to coordinate accessible campus housing options for students.  If you are a student in need of housing accommodations, please complete the Disability Services Office’s Confidential Request Form.  Requests must be submitted within the established deadlines to receive full consideration. All housing accommodation requests are determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Room & Board Rates (2026-2027) 

* when availability exists 

All undergraduate residential students are required to carry a meal plan, which starts at $3,685/semester ($7,370/academic year).  For more information on available meal plans, please visit our Carlow Dining page. 

Summer housing is available to returning students at an additional cost. 

Contact Information 

Office: Frances Warde, room 308 
Phone: 412-578-8776 
E-mail: reslife@carlow.edu