LUMINA Summer Communication #1
Summer Communication #1
MAY 2026
Welcome to the first Summer Communication letter for summer 2026! We are excited that you are a part of our Lumina community.
Brottier
Hall
Brottier Hall is a housing option located right on campus. Brottier offers the convenience of apartment-style living in the heart of the university community. Students in their Junior & Senior years, and Graduate or Master's programs, are eligible to live in Brottier Hall.
McGinley
Hall
McGinley is our newest building located on Forbes Ave. The building features a variety of amenities. 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 living experience for sophomores. This studio apartment-style 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 20262027
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!
Summer Communications will be sent over the course of the next few months and will provide information about all 3 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 so 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
Brottier Hall Parking Circle Update
The Brottier parking circle will be converted to a "loading/unloading zone only" effective May 4th. If unauthorized parking happens, the vehicle will be ticketed.
Lease Extension Requests
Residentswhowishtostaybeyondtheirleaseenddatefor2025-2026 mustsubmitarequestforleaseextensionform. Thisincludesthoserequestingtostayinthebuildingbetweentheirlease periodsbecausetheyaremovingtoadifferentunitfor26-27.Those renewingtheirleasetothesameunitdonotneedtofilloutthisform!
LeaseExtensionRequests
Torequestaleaseextension,youmustsubmitawrittenreason alongwithanysupportingdocumentation.
Pleasenote:ResidentstransferringbetweenLuminabuildingsare noteligibleforaleaseextension.FormisdueonMay4 . th
St.MartinHall
StudentscanstayuntilWednesday,May15at5PM
Approvedextensionsaresubjecttoa$50fee
BrottierHall&McGinleyHall
Studentsmustmoveoutwithinthewindowprovided Norequestswillbeacceptedafterthisdate
Approvedextensionsaresubjecttoa$50fee
LateStayFees(Brottier&McGinleyonly):
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
JULY 1 AUG 19
Lease Start Date for McGinley
Hall Floors 8-11
Brottier Hall Lease Start Date
AUG 21
AUG 20
Lease Start Date for McGinley
Hall Floors 1-7
St. Martin Hall Lease Start Date
JULY 15
DATE
Early Arrival Request Form due
Brottier Hall Parking Garage Application Opens
Wifi Information
Our residents have shared their frustrations with their WIFI experience in Brottier Hall. As a result, we are collaborating with Duquesne University’s CTS to provide our residents with an updated WIFI network! Please monitor your email for specific timelines and impact. We are thrilled to have this update to provide improved wireless coverage, reliability, and overall performance for Lumina residents.
Early Arrivals
On both Friday, August 15th and Monday, August 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm we will welcome residents needing to move in early. Please fill out the early arrivals form.
Everyone must fill out the form including; students wishing to move in early, RA’s, Orientation Team, student employees, etc. There is a $50 fee for an early arrival.
Click here for the link to the Early Arrival Form due July 15th!
Be sure to fill out the move in or move out check list in your Entrata Portal!
Parking Updates
Due to ongoing issues, the Front Cricle will be for temporary 15-minute pickup and drop-off only with a maximum of three (3) vehicles in the circle at a time. Any vehicle remaining in the circle for longer may be subjected to tagging or towing at the owner's expense. There is no overnight (12am – 8am) access to the Front Circle.
This change is intended to allow residents, their families, guests, and deliveries easy access to the building for short term needs, while acknowledging the limited space and high volume of residents. If you are in need of longer-term parking, please check the DU ParkingWebsite or local parking options.
Friendly reminder that Forbes Avenue has no parking or stopping permitted. There are two lanes of traffic and a BRT lane that is currently under construction. There is a 15-minute parking “pickup and drop-off only” lot east of McGinley Hall (near the College of Medicine).Vehicles stopped on Forbes Ave may subject to consequences per the city of Pittsburgh.
Sending Mail Addresses
Please do not send any mail or packages to your building prior to moving in! You will need to sign up with the Amazon Locker link sent by Lumina. Summer residents in Brottier and McGinley Hall may continue receiving mail to the Amazon Hub located in their building!
McGinley Hall Address 1045 Forbes Ave, Apt. # Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Brottier Hall Address Brottier Hall, 700 Forbes Ave, Apt. # Pittsburgh, PA 15219
St. Martin Hall Address 1315 Bluff St, Apt. # Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Your Apartment Number should be your Room Number and Letter!
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Contact the Front Desk with any urgent concerns. Brottier 412-396-1450 | McGinley Hall 412-396-5107 | St. Martin 412-396-5095 Call the Office Desk at 412-396-1600 during business hours for all other inquiries. Feel free to respond to this email with any questions.