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Welcome to the Newest Edition of The Lumina Loop Newsletter!
You are receiving this communication because you are a resident (or a guarantor) of the Lumina Communities in Brottier and McGinley Halls for 2025-2026. These communications are intended to keep you informed about life in our communities and other upcoming opportunities to connect. Within the pages of this newsletter, you will find information that applies more directly to you and which building you will live in.
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. Please subscribe to our Issuu platform to ensure you get future campaigns! As you read through the June edition of our communication, please read carefully and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Without further ado: enjoy this edition of The Lumina Loop!
Sincerely,
Lumina Communities Team
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Join us Friday, September 26 for games, food, and DIY projects! th We look forward to enjoying the fall weather and festivities with our residents!
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.
Brottier Hall & McGinley Hall
Residents of Brottier & McGinley Hall are permitted to sign in up to 3 guests at a time, regardless of gender. This can be for a temporary period (until 2:00 am) or they can chose to do an overnight sign in. These buildings do not require overnight guest forms, nor do they prohibit signing in guests between 2am-8am.
If you have any questions ask the front desk attendant at your building!
Amazon Hub & Mail
You should have received an email to set up your Amazon Hub account. Please sign up with your email and number. If you sign up with a family account the email under that account with get notifications, not you. Residents will get a code emailed or texted to them to pick up their package from the Hub.
McGinley Hall
Student Name
1045 Forbes Ave.
APT # Pittsburgh PA, 15219
St. Martin Hall
Student Name
1315 Bluff Street
APT #
Pittsburgh PA, 15219
Brottier Hall
Student Name
700 Forbes Ave. APT # Pittsburgh PA, 15219
If your package does not fit in the Hub it will be placed in the mail room and you will get a text from our staff. If you see that your package was delivered and you did not receive a code, please see the front desk.
Apartment Meal Plans
What is an apartment meal plan?
With the variety of cooking amenities that the Lumina buildings offer, not all students want a traditional meal plan! Duquesne Dining offers apartment meal plans with 5-7 meal swipes a week and flex! This is a convenient option for students who still plan to grab lunch at one of the many dining options on campus. You are not required to have a meal plan when living in the Lumina communities.
How to get a Meal Plan
You can sign up for an apartment meal plan through DORI. Log in using your Duquesne credentials and click on the Meal Plan tab, then Apartment Meal plan. From there you are able to select your desired meal plan! Returning Lumina residents can now sign up for apartment meal plans. New Lumina residents will need to wait until the end of the summer to apply, as housing has not yet transitioned for the semester.
Rates
Primary Plan: $1,135
4 meal swipes per week, $500 Flex per semester Premium Plan: $1,750
7 meal swipes per week, $750 Flex per semester
Entrata ResidentPortal
Sign up now for Entrata, our new resident portal! Check your email for a sign up email from liveatluminaduq@cocm.com. To fill out work orders and your room condition report, you will need to use Entrata! Once you have logged in to Entrata, you are now able submit work orders! Locate the Quick Links tab and chose “Request Maintenance”. Submit your request and a Lumina team member will be at your unit within a few days to assess the issue you submitted. To check on the status of your request go to the My Suite then Maintenance tab.
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Work O ders
Work Orde Information
Once you have logged in to Entrata, you are now able submit work orders! Locate the Quick Links tab and chose “Request Maintenance”. Then fill out each tab of the request ; Contact Preference, Location, Issue Location, and Problem. Submit your request and a Lumina team member will be at your unit within a few days to assess the issue you submitted. To check on the status of your request go to the My Suite then Maintenance tab.
RLaundryeminders
Please remember to be courteous when using our communal laundry spaces. Don’t leave clothes unattended for long periods, clean the lint trap after each use, and keep the area tidy for your fellow residents.
Remove your laundry promptly once cycles are finished so the next person can use the machines. Always clean out the lint trap after using the dryer, and double-check that you haven’t left any items behind. If you spill detergent or notice a mess, take a moment to wipe it up. Small steps like these help keep the space welcoming for all!
Trash Rooms
In St. Martin Hall, trash rooms are located to the left of the elevators on every floor. Recycling bins are also available in the common areas throughout the building. Please remember to break down large boxes and sort recyclables properly. This helps our maintenance team keep the trash rooms clean, organized, and pleasant for everyone.
Brottier Hall & McGinley Hall
Each floor in Brottier and McGinley has a trash room with a convenient trash chute. Instructions for using the chute are posted inside the trash room. Recycling bins are also available in the common areas. Please remember to break down boxes and recycle whenever possible—this helps keep the trash rooms neat and makes it easier to maintain a clean environment for everyone!
The Lease Transfer Process: Tips to Help You!
There are various reasons that you may be interested in transferring your lease For example - Are you graduating? Studying abroad? Are you having challenges with your roommate? No matter the reason, the resident will continue to be financially responsible for their lease until a successful lease transfer occurs.
1) WHAT'S THE REASON?
It costs $150 to transfer your lease. Additional fees may apply if you transfer your lease prior to September 1. Departing residents will see this charge on their DU student account AFTER a completed lease transfer.
2) LEASE TRANSFERS COST MONEY.
The original lessee will finish their lease at the end of the month. The new lease will begin their new lease on the first of the month. This applies to all months, with the exception of summertime.
3) END DATE. START DATE.
Stayinyourcurrentunitthroughtheendofthelease.
4.) OPTIONS TO CONSIDER.
EachofthefollowingoptionsrequiresyoutocompleteaLeaseTransfer RequestusingyourMultiPasscredentials(locatedonourCampusLinkpage under"Forms”)andworkwiththeLeasingAgent. Transferyourleasetosomeoneelsewhoiseligibleandwantstoliveinthe hall.NOTE:Itisyourresponsibilitytofindsomeonetotakeoveryourlease. Ifapplicable,yourroommate(s)“buysout”thespaceyouresideintoalleviate responsibilityandensuretheydonotreceiveanotherroommate Thiswould transferthecosttotheresident(s)remaininginthespace.
1.)LeaseTransferAgreement-Currentresidentandincoming resident. 2.)Lease-Incomingresidentandincomingresident’sguarantor. Afteralldocumentsaresigned,theLeasingAgentwillsignand executetheleasetransfer,andworkwiththeresidentstosetup atimelineforthemoveout/moveinprocess
5) DOCUMENTS TO SIGN
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