LUMINA Summer Communication
Summer Communication #6
Thank you for reading the fifth summer communication letter for summer 2025! We are grateful you are part of our Lumina communities.
Brottier Hall
Brottier Hall is located across from the library, School of Law, and School of Health Sciences Brottier offers the convenience of apartment-style living in the heart of the university community.
Students in their junior and senior years, and graduate programs are eligible to live in Brottier Hall.
McGinley Hall
McGinley Hall is our newest building located on Forbes Avenue. The building features a variety of amenities our residents love. Students in their Junior & Senior year, as well as students in their Graduate or Masters programs are eligible to live in McGinley Hall.
St. Martin Hall
St. Martin Hall offers a unique living experience exclusively for sophomores. This studio apartmentstyle residence provides students with increased independence while still being part of the on-campus community. Each unit includes a bathroom, kitchenette, and modern furnishings.
About Us!
Learning about Lumina and the Summer Communications!
You are receiving this communication because you are a resident (or a guarantor) of the Lumina Communities for 20252026.
The Lumina Communities offices are located in Brottier Hall, McGinley Hall, and St. Martin Hall. We are open 8:30-4:30 MondayFriday. Feel free to give us a call at 412-396-1600 or email at liveatluminaduq@cocm.com if you have any questions or concerns about one of our buildings!
Please see the following page for upcoming dates to ensure that you find the information that pertains to your building.
If there is something you would like to see in a future edition, please reach out to us! We would be happy to help you and others to better understand apartment-life at Lumina Communities
We are excited to have you be a part of our community!
Additionally, please make sure to add our email as a trusted source so you never miss a communication!
Sincerely,
The Lumina Communities Team
Campus
GUIDE TO MOVE IN
Brottier Hall August 20-21
St. Martin Hall August 21-22
McGinley Hall August 22-23
GUIDE TO MOVE IN Parking Information
For scheduled move-ins, students will receive a For scheduled move-ins, students will receive a temporary parking pass for their location at temporary parking pass for their location at check in. This pass will specific when students check in. This pass will specific when students will need to move their vehicles—which is no will need to move their vehicles—which is no later than the end of the schedule move-in block later than the end of the schedule move-in block (even if a student arrives later during their (even if a student arrives later during their scheduled block). scheduled block).
Only one vehicle per student will be permitted
Only one vehicle per student will be permitted to park in the move-in reserved parking. to park in the move-in reserved parking.
All vehicles should be unloaded and moved to All vehicles should be unloaded and moved to the Locust Garage as quickly as possible. the Locust Garage as quickly as possible.
Cars staying past the designated time are
Cars staying past the designated time are subject to citation by DUPS. subject to citation by DUPS.
Always follow the directions of posted signage
Always follow the directions of posted signage and DUPS Officers. and DUPS Officers.
GUIDE TO MOVE IN Additional Reminders
Key Agreement
Join us in cooling down during move in with ice cream! I c e C r e a m !
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AMAZON HUB SETUP
All Lumina Residents have access to the Amazon Hub Locker that is located in their building!
Prior or after your move in, you should receive an email to your Duquesne email address with a link from Amazon to set up your Amazon Hub Locker account. Please sign in with your Amazon account that is under YOUR (the resident’s) email and phone number. If you sign up with an account different than yours, they will get the code to unlock the locker. Please note that many packages (Amazon or not) will be put in the Amazon locker.
If you have any questions or do not receive the email to set up your account, please contact us.
Welcome to a New Academic Year!
The Lumina Communities and Office of Student Housing and Residence Life staff work together to promote a positive residential experience. For more information please click here to view the Student Housing and Residence Life page.
Handbook Link
Click here for the SHRL Handbook to refresh on rules and regulations set by Duquesne University for the safety and well-being of our residents.
Shrl Policies
The Lumina Communities operate in partnership with Duquesne University. We are proud to collaborate closely in support of the University’s mission and in alignment with the standards established by Duquesne!
Get Connnected
Student Housing and Residence Life (412) 396-6655
orl@duq.edu
Instagram @duqreslife
Lumina Communities: (412) 396-1600
liveatluminaduq@cocm.com
Instagram @liveatluminaduq
Duquesne University www.duq.edu
Instagram @duquesneuniversity
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Entrata Resident Portal
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One stop shop for maintenance requests, Room
One stop shop for maintenance requests, Room
Condition Reports, housing information, and more! Condition Reports, housing information, and more!
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ENTRATA Sign Up Steps
Open the email received from Lumina office and click on the link!
The link will take you to the Entrata page and click need to sign up. #2
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Afteransweringthe questions, youcango goaheadandcreate youraccount.
Thewebsitewillthengivea coupleofquestionsto answerthentoopenyour account.
You will then see this as your home page.
After the sign up, you can download the Entrata app for easier access and more features. Youwillthenseethesimilarhomepageasonthe websiteandyoucanstartusingtheapp! Login into the app with the information from the sign up.
BROTTIER HALL
PARKING CIRCLE
Sign up via email sent by liveatluminaduq@cocm.com to reserve your spot in the parking circle for move in!
WHAT TO/ NOT TO BRING
What to Bring: XL twin sized bedding, Shower liner and curtain, Towels, Blankets, Decor (ie. fake plants, books, picture frames), Garbage can, Cleaning supplies, Pots & pans etc.
Not to Bring: Open flame items, Gasoline or flammable liquids, Smoke/fog machines, Waterbeds, Weapons (paintball guns, BB guns, knives except cooking), Screws, large nails, heavy-duty adhesive wall hooks, etc.
PARKING GARAGE APPLICATIONS
Please refer to the parking garage application form found on CampusLink to apply for a spot in the Brottier Parking garage. Any questions regarding the Brottier Parking garage or its application can be sent to liveatluminaduq@cocm.com.
MCGINLEY HALL
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3. Bike Room Sign Up for Move In What To/Not To Bring
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BIKE ROOM
To sign up for a spot in the bike room please apply via CampusLink or using this link: Bike Room App.
WHAT TO/ NOT TO BRING
What to Bring: Full size bedding, Shower liner and curtain, Towels, Blankets, Decor (ie. fake plants, books, picture frames), Garbage can, Cleaning supplies, Pots & pans etc.
Not to Bring: Door locks or alarms, Open flame items,Gasoline or flammable liquids, Smoke/fog machines, Waterbeds, Weapons (paintball guns, BB guns, knives except cooking), Screws, large nails, heavy-duty adhesive wall hooks, etc.
SIGN UP FOR MOVE IN SLOT
Please refer to the email sent by the Lumina Communities with the link to sign up for your move in slot. This time slot will provide you with a cart and a parking spot. If you do not see your desired time available email us at liveatluminaduq@cocm.com so we can do our best to accomodate your move in!
ST. MARTIN HALL
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2. Guest Policy What To/Not To Bring
GUEST POLICY
Each resident of St. Martin Hall is allowed to sign in up to 3 guests at a time, regardless of gender, until 2:00 am. Overnight guests must be of the same gender and may stay for up to 3 consecutive nights.
WHAT TO/ NOT TO BRING
What to Bring: XL twin sized bedding, Towels, Blankets, Decor (ie. fake plants, books, picture frames), Garbage can, Cleaning supplies, Induction Cook Top Pots & pans, etc.
Not to Bring: Open flame items, Gasoline or flammable liquids, Smoke/fog machines, Waterbeds, Weapons (paintball guns, BB guns, knives except cooking), Screws, large nails, heavy-duty adhesive wall hooks, etc.
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