University of Pittsburgh Arrival Information
- Hotel Accommodations/Temporary Housing
- Travel to Pittsburgh and Transportation from the airport
- Housing
- Pittsburgh Information and Packing Guide (pdf)
- Shipping and Storing Luggage
- Carrying Money into the U.S.
- Safety Information
Hotel Accommodations
| Wyndham Garden Hotel 3454 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-688-1989 |
Residence Inn by Marriott, Oakland 3896 Bigelow Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-621-2200 |
| Quality Inn, University Center 3401 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15213 1-800-245-4444 412-683-6100 |
Holiday Inn Select University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 1-800-864-8287 412-682-6200 ext. 6118 |
| Courtyard by Marriott 5308 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-683-3113 |
Temporary Accommodations
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The University of Pittsburgh does not offer any students temporary housing.
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You MUST arrange this PRIOR to arriving in Pittsburgh.
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If you arrive in Pittsburgh without any temporary housing, we will refer you to a local hotel (see above) which can be very expensive.
- Here are some options to get you started in your temporary housing search:
- Off-Campus Living Office
- Pittsburgh Craig's List
- Oakland Area Churches
- Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors
- Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals
- Contact your department
- Ask any friends that you may already have at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Certain student groups at the University of Pittsburgh can also help answer your temporary housing questions.
Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville campuses:
Incoming international facutly, staff and exchange visitors are encouraged to arrange for temporary lodging directly through the host/hiring department or the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Travel to Pittsburgh and Transportation to Oakland and the University of Pittsburgh
- Make travel arrangements to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If flying, schedule your flight to the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
- Register for OIS' Airport Pick-Up Service (Fall new student pick-ups only)
- If you are unable to arrive on an airport pick-up date, the Pittsburgh Port Authority bus, 28X runs from the airport into Oakland. Or there are taxi's available at the airport.
Shipping and Storage of Luggage
Neither the University of Pittsburgh nor the Office of International Services can receive your personal luggage. If you will need to arrange for shipping and storage of your luggage you may want to contact the Pittsburgh agents listed below:
Iron City Self Storage |
StorExpress |
Carrying Money into the U.S.
You may choose to bring large sums of money with you in the form of cash, money order, or traveler's checks when entering the U.S. You may bring as much money as you wish into the U.S.; however, any amounts of money exceeding the allowed $10,000 (U.S. dollars) maximum must be declared in advance.
When you arrive in the U.S., you are required to declare all monies that you are bringing into the country. You will receive Form 6059B Customs Declaration, which must be filled in completely and truthfully. If you do not declare your money, the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Your money might be taken away, you will be required to provide a written explanation of your failure to comply, your case will be evaluated, and you might have to pay a considerable fine.
For more information, refer to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency web site.
- Traveler's Checks: It is the most secure way of carrying a large sum of money. It is advisable to keep the traveler's check numbers in a separate place in case of loss so that lost checks may be cancelled to prevent misuse.
- Credit Card: Credit cards made in foreign countries are generally accepted in the U.S. though it is not always the case. Be aware of the fee and the amount of money that your credit card plan allows you to make purchases or draw from on a daily or monthly basis.
- Cash Money: We encourage you bring some cash money with you as well for the immediate needs such as transportation and food. Traveler's checks may not be accepted in some small shops.