Services for Students
ATM/Change Machines
An ATM is located across from the elevators on the second floor of Academic Hall. Change machines are located on first floor of Academic Hall near the restrooms and in the Point Café near the vending machines.
Bookstore
Point Park University's bookstore is located on the first floor of Lawrence Hall. The bookstore carries Point Park University apparel and gift items, stationery supplies, leisure-reading books and magazines, snacks, and other miscellaneous items. The bookstore also carries new and used textbooks. Used textbooks are available, in limited quantities, for purchase at a discounted price. In addition, the bookstore buys textbooks back that have been adopted for use the next semester. Note: In order to search the textbook listings, the semester, course department and number, and section number of each course are needed and can be found on each student's class schedule. For more information, including payment, refund, and textbook buy-back policies, the latest textbook titles being used for classes, and bookstore hours, visit the bookstore or the website at http://pointpark.bncollege.com, or call 412-392-3448.
Cable TV
All residence hall rooms are equipped with a cable TV access port. Residents will have access to basic cable and expanded basic cable TV, along with HBO. Premium Channels are available, at an additional charge, by contacting Comcast Cable. Students are expected to provide their own cable to connect their television to the cable TV port. Specifications for the cable are as follows:
- Cable TV: CATV patch cord, 75 ohm RG-6, male to male
Cables are available in the University Bookstore at a cost of around $15 each. For issues relating to cable service, contact the Campus Life Office at 412-392-8026 or visit the office on the first floor of Pioneer Hall.
Computer Labs
Point Park University has multiple computer labs for general student use, as well as departmentonly. Students will need to check with their departments for specifics on their computer labs. Hours of general student labs are:
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The labs located in 208 and 212 Thayer Hall are open twenty-four hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. All hours are subject to change. Summer semester lab hours vary as needed.
General student computer labs are located:
208 Thayer Hall
212 Thayer Hall
406 Academic Hall
407 Academic Hall
408 Academic Hall
409 Academic Hall
716 Academic Hall
701 West Penn - Teaching Lab
Lower Level University Center
116 University Center - Mac Lab
200 University Center - Mac Lab
Library - 10 wireless-ready laptops
Departmental Student Computer Labs:
NSET
513 Academic Hall
601 Academic Hall - Auto Cab
Journalism
507 Academic Hall
608 Academic Hall - Mac Lab
Mechanics
Lower Level 5 Thayer Hall
Note: If your academic department is not listed, check with the departmental office to see if they have any computer labs available.
Copy
Copy machines are available on campus for student use at a rate of $.10 per copy and are located:
- University Center
-
Fourth floor Thayer Hall, near the Computer Help Desk-406A
Fax
Students may purchase fax machine use at a rate of $1 for three pages in the Office of Campus Life on the first floor of Pioneer Hall.
Internet/Data Network Access
Residence Halls
All residence hall rooms are equipped with one data network access port per resident. The data port permits each student to connect his or her personal computer to the University network. Internet access and a Point Park University email account are provided. Official correspondence via email from the University will be sent to this account only. Student-owned computers must meet minimum requirements to connect to the University network, and must include a reliable Ethernet card. Students may receive technical assistance from the Information Technology Helpdesk related to network connectivity issues. If the connectivity issue is related to local machine problems, the Point Park University Computer Service Center is available. Service on the local desktop/laptop machine is on a "pay for use" basis. More information about minimum system requirements and network cards will be mailed to all resident students during the summer. Students are expected to provide their own cable to connect their computer to the data port.Specifications for the cable is as follows:
- Data/network: Category 5 Ethernet, 4 pair UTP, 24AWG
Cables are available in the University Bookstore at a cost of around $15 each.
Wireless Access
Point Park
Wi-Fi hot spots are currently available within all academic areas on campus, the first floor of the University Center, and the second floor or Acadmic / Thayer Halls.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown is a great place for free wireless access. It is available for public Internet access anywhere outdoors within the Downtown vicinity, and is valid for any WiFi-enabled computer or portable/hand-held device for up to two hours a day. Surf as much as you want for free for your first two hours per day. If you need more time after that, a prompt will pop up, telling you that your free two hours are about to expire and asking you if you'd like to purchase more time. If you choose to purchase more time, you will be prompted to provide credit card information via a secure connection.
How to Connect to Free Downtown Wireless:
- Locate the wireless icon on your desktop toolbar and right click.
- Click on "Viewable Wireless Networks."
- Select "WiFi Pittsburgh" and click "Connect."
- Once connected, click on your Internet browser (you will receive the WiFi DowntownPittsburgh page).
- If not already registered, click on the "Register Now" box and follow the instructions.
- Once registered, you can surf the Internet anywhere outdoors Downtown for two hours free.
- Next time you use the network, just type in your password and go!
- To register for WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh go to: www.WiFiPittsburgh.com.
US Wireless Online Subscription Packages:
- Single-day Connect (24 hours) $7.99
- Mobile Connect (1 month) $14.99
- Annual Connect (1 year) $119.99
- For network support, contact US Wireless Online twenty-four hours a day, seven days aweek, at 1-866-WIFI PGH (1-866-943-4744).
Laundry
There are washers and dryers located on the eighth floor of Lawrence Hall and every floor in Thayer Hall, Pioneer Hall, Conestoga Hall, and the Boulevard Apartments. There is no charge for the use of the washers and dryers. If a machine malfunctions, please contact the Office of Campus Life at 412-392-8026 to report the malfunction.
Mail Center/Student Mailboxes
The Mail Center and student mailboxes for those in Lawrence and Thayer Hall are located on the first floor of Lawrence Hall. Mailboxes for Conestoga, Pioneer, and Boulevard residents are located in the lobby area of those buildings. Each resident is issued a mailbox upon arrival. Mail can be picked up twenty-four hours a day, with the exceptions of packages, special delivery, or registered mail, which must be picked up during the posted Mail Center hours. Packages mailed to the University, prior to the resident's arrival, will be held in the Mail Center for pickup during regular hours.The Mail Center is closed on Sunday and all holidays observed by the University.
The Mailing Address For All Residents Is:
Your Name
Point Park University, Box______
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Mail Center staff issues box numbers and combinations/keys.
PointWeb
Use PointWeb to access your:
- Account balance
- Quick links to campus resources
- Online personal calendar
- List of campus events
How To Gain Access To Point Web
Get your Point Park ID# in the Student Service Center, log on to your Point Park Email account to get your password, and then go to: http://pointweb.pointpark.edu and log in.
Recycling
Point Park University has the environmental impact of a small city. We average:
3,366 pounds of paper per week
248 pounds of plastic/aluminum per week
6,229 cans per week
7,850 bottles per week
Through campus environmental stewardship we can make campus operations less consuming of natural resources and less polluting of natural ecosystems. By committing ourselves to becoming a "green campus" we can better fulfill our educational mission, demonstrate environmental leadership, and set an example for the wider community. We have started on this critically important endeavor, but we have a long way to go before we achieve anything approaching genuine environmental sustainability. Our recycling program allows all members of the University community to participate in recycling. Our recycling program uses the same procedures across campus. Each building floor on campus has recycling containers, where recycled materials are picked up by the housekeeping staff. Residence halls have recycling containers in each elevator lobby. If you do not know where the nearest recycling containers are located, please contact Physical Plant at 412-392-3490.
Repairs and Maintenance
All students must report needed repairs through Corrigo Work Order System located on the Point Park University website at http://pointpark.corrigo.com. If you need assistance with the Corrigo Work Order System, visit www.pointpark.edu/default.aspx?id=2062 and click on one of the Training Demo links (.pdf or Flash).
Definitions of Work Order Classifications:
-
Routine: This work will be reviewed and if possible, completed within four business days.
Examples include, but are not limited to: light out, dripping faucet, minor repairs to living space
-
Urgent: This work will be reviewed and if possible, completed within two business days.
Examples include, but are not limited to: more than one light out, leak around toilet or tub, window not working properly
-
Emergency: This work will be reviewed and if possible, completed within one hour. Also, please call the Public Safety Dispatch Center (Extension 2222 from a campus phone only, or using your cell phone, call 412-392-3960) to report the emergency to the University.
Examples include, but are not limited to: fire, burning smell, no power, no water, no heat, lock or door trouble, flood
Storage and Lockers
More than 200 lockers are available in Academic Hall, floors three through six. The lockers provide storage space for books and clothing. Lockers may be utilized at no cost. Students must provide their own key/combination lock.
Yearly Summer Locker Clean-Out
Locks and all personal materials must be removed from inside lockers by one week after the last day of the semester. Beginning on the Monday of the following week, all locks will be cut off and anything found inside will be disposed of. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Physical Plant at (412) 392-3490.
Students with Disabilities
It is the intention of Point Park University to provide appropriate, reasonable accommodations for students who are disabled in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Campus accommodations for students are coordinated through the Program for Academic Success (PAS), located on the seventh floor of Lawrence Hall, 412-392-3870. Students should contact PAS for specific information on the University's ADA policy and the procedures for verifying disabilities and requesting reasonable accommodations. Because students' needs vary, accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, after the appropriate documentation has been provided, students must participate in an interview with the coordinator of disability services. Students are strongly encouraged to notify PAS prior to the start of their first semester at the University. Students should discuss any concerns related to the provision of reasonable accommodations with the coordinator of disability services. A student having a complaint or concern related to services or reasonable accommodations provided by the coordinator of disability services may initiate the grievance procedure. PAS and the Office of Student Affairs may provide information regarding this procedure. A student who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the University grievance procedure or who wishes to pursue an alternative may file a complaint against the University with the Office of Civil Rights or in a court.
Study Lounge
Study lounges are located on the second floor of Academic Hall, second floor of Thayer Hall, and fourth floor of Lawrence Hall. The study lounges provide students with an atmosphere suitable for quiet study twenty-four hours a day. Students are expected to observe a quiet atmosphere and keep the area clean and free of trash. Please note that the study lounge on the fourth floor of Lawrence Hall is above the residential dining facility and may be loud during normal meal hours.
Telephones-Pay Phones
Pay phones are located:
- Main Lobby of Academic Hall, near the elevators
- Second Floor of Lawrence Hall, past the dance studios
- Second floor of Lawrence Hall, entrance to the Point Café
- First floor of the University Center, outside of the restrooms
TV Lounge
The TV lounge is located in the Recreation Center in the lower level of Lawrence Hall.
