As a major university located within a vibrant urban setting rich in diverse traditions and cultures, the University of Pittsburgh offers students the best of big city living within the safety of friendly neighborhoods.
A valid Pitt ID gets you free or heavily discounted admission into many of Pittsburgh's very accessible cultural and sporting events. Even better, your Pitt ID can get you there fare-free via a Port Authority bus. We've included a few of our favorite links below for you to explore.
Visit the pages below to find out more about many benefits and opportunities available to our graduate students and their families. Many of these resources are highlights from the A&S-GSO Grad Guide, a guide to Pittsburgh and campus living written by Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences graduate students.
Transportation, Parking and Safety
- University Buses and Shuttles, FREE with Valid Pitt ID
- University SafeRider Program, FREE with Valid Pitt ID
- Ride Sharing
- Parking Information
- Port Authority Transit (PAT) Bus information and schedules, FREE with Valid Pitt ID
- Port Authority Transit (PAT) Trolley or "T" information and schedules FREE with Valid Pitt ID
- For Safety's Sake
- University Police
Housing
- Housing Resource Center
- Living in Pittsburgh Neighborhood Guide
- Cost of Living Comparison
- Dining Services
Child Care and Information
- University Child Development Center
- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Legal Services
Employment Assistance for Significant Others
General Pittsburgh Information
Arts & Entertainment
- Pitt Arts
- Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
- August Wilson Center
- Andy Warhol Museum
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Science Center
- City Theatre
- Frick Art and Historical Center
- Heinz Regional History Center
- The Mattress Factory
- National Aviary
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
- Pittsburgh Opera
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Pittsburgh Symphony
- Chamber Music Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
- Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures
Sports and Recreation
- University of Pittsburgh Panthers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Bike PGH
- Schenley Park Golf Course
- Kennywood Amusement Park
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