Does every Forbes Hall room have a private bathroom?

No. Panther Central says some doubles have semi-private adjoining bathrooms, and Pitt's campus tour site clarifies that those are powder rooms -- showers are communal for all Forbes residents regardless of room type.

Is Forbes Hall connected to the Engineering LLC?

Yes. Panther Central lists Forbes Hall as housing first-year students and the Swanson School of Engineering Living Learning Community.

Are there triples in Forbes Hall?

Yes. Panther Central's rate table prices triples at $4,325 per term alongside doubles at $4,810, so triples are offered at a lower per-term rate.

Is there a kitchen in Forbes Hall?

Each floor has a kitchenette, along with laundry and study rooms. In-room cooking appliances like toaster ovens, toasters, hot plates, and air fryers remain prohibited.

Does Forbes Hall have air conditioning?

Panther Central's current Forbes Hall page does not itemize air conditioning. Pitt's campus tour site describes Forbes as housing first-year students in air-conditioned double rooms, but that page's capacity figure is out of date, so treat it as strong rather than conclusive. Personal AC units are prohibited campus-wide -- confirm Forbes's status with Panther Central and bring a fan as insurance.

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Forbes Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

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Double rooms, some with semi-private adjoining powder rooms (showers are communal for all residents); triples are also priced on the rate table; 6 floors

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · pc.pitt.edu

Forbes Hall houses 267 students across 6 floors.

Bed SizeTwin XL
Under-BedNot published; raised beds not permitted
ACPartial
On-CampusGuaranteed for 2 years (not required)

✓ In the room

Twin XL beddresserdeskdesk chairwindow blindswardrobe/closet (availability varies)trash and recycling bins; laundrykitchenetteand study rooms on each floor

✗ Not provided

Beddingtowelstoiletriesrefrigeratorcooking appliances

⊘ Prohibited

Same as campus-wide policy: air conditionersextension cordsloft bedswaterbedscandleshalogen fixtureshoverboards and e-scooterspets

Meal plan is required for Forbes Hall residents -- Panther Central's hall page lists Meal Plan: Required.
Bathroom setup differs by room: Panther Central notes some doubles have semi-private adjoining bathrooms, and Pitt's campus tour site adds that those are powder rooms and that showers are communal for all residents -- a private shower is not on offer here.
Air conditioning is not itemized on Panther Central's Forbes Hall page, though Pitt's campus tour site describes Forbes as housing first-year students in air-conditioned double rooms (on a page whose capacity figure is out of date) -- confirm with Panther Central before deciding what cooling to pack.

Living in Forbes Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Forbes Hall's 267 residents live mainly in double rooms, and Panther Central notes that some of those doubles have a semi-private adjoining bathroom. Pitt's campus tour site sharpens the detail: those are semi-private powder rooms, and showers are communal for everyone in the building -- so pack a shower caddy and flip-flops regardless of which double you draw. Triples are also priced on the rate table, at $4,325 per term against $4,810 for a double. Every room includes a Twin XL bed, dresser, desk and chair, window blinds, and closet or wardrobe space where available. Loft beds are prohibited campus-wide, so plan under-bed storage at standard bed height.

Day to day

Forbes Hall is designated first-year housing and hosts the Swanson School of Engineering Living Learning Community, so many residents share an engineering course load and a built-in study group. Panther Central lists laundry, a kitchenette, and study rooms on every floor -- a genuinely useful combination that keeps late-night work and a load of laundry on the same trip. The signature building amenity is a rooftop patio overlooking Forbes Avenue, renovated in 2024 with native plantings that reduce urban heat and capture stormwater. A meal plan is required for all residents.

Move-in day

Forbes Hall move-in happens during Pitt's general First-Year Move-In weekend, Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, with arrival windows assigned by hall and floor in three blocks each day -- 8-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., and 4-7 p.m. -- through arrival.pitt.edu. At 267 residents across 6 floors, Forbes is one of the more manageable move-ins among Pitt's first-year halls, with a shorter elevator wait than the 19-story Litchfield Towers.

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Forbes Hall FAQ

Does every Forbes Hall room have a private bathroom?: No. Panther Central says some doubles have semi-private adjoining bathrooms, and Pitt's campus tour site clarifies that those are powder rooms -- showers are communal for all Forbes residents regardless of room type.
Is Forbes Hall connected to the Engineering LLC?: Yes. Panther Central lists Forbes Hall as housing first-year students and the Swanson School of Engineering Living Learning Community.
Are there triples in Forbes Hall?: Yes. Panther Central's rate table prices triples at $4,325 per term alongside doubles at $4,810, so triples are offered at a lower per-term rate.
Is there a kitchen in Forbes Hall?: Each floor has a kitchenette, along with laundry and study rooms. In-room cooking appliances like toaster ovens, toasters, hot plates, and air fryers remain prohibited.
Does Forbes Hall have air conditioning?: Panther Central's current Forbes Hall page does not itemize air conditioning. Pitt's campus tour site describes Forbes as housing first-year students in air-conditioned double rooms, but that page's capacity figure is out of date, so treat it as strong rather than conclusive. Personal AC units are prohibited campus-wide -- confirm Forbes's status with Panther Central and bring a fan as insurance.
Is Forbes Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Forbes Hall has Twin XL beds with Not published; raised beds not permitted of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Pittsburgh provides Twin XL bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, window blinds, wardrobe/closet (availability varies), trash and recycling bins; laundry, kitchenette, and study rooms on each floor in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Forbes Hall stacks up against University of Pittsburgh's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Forbes Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Forbes Hall: it has Twin XL beds with Not published; raised beds not permitted of under-bed clearance, and AC is only partial in this building — some rooms have it, some don't. On top of that, the room comes with Twin XL bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, window blinds, wardrobe/closet (availability varies), trash and recycling bins; laundry, kitchenette, and study rooms on each floor; you'll need to bring Bedding, towels, toiletries, refrigerator, cooking appliances yourself; Same as campus-wide policy: air conditioners, extension cords, loft beds, waterbeds, candles, halogen fixtures, hoverboards and e-scooters, pets isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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