Oakland Apartment Communities

Living and working in Oakland offers students and staff the opportunity to enjoy a more independent college living environment while maintaining the same community-building efforts and supports found in traditional on-campus residences. Residents in these houses live in both campus-owned and campus-leased facilities, some of which include a mixture of Carnegie Mellon and non-Carnegie Mellon residents. Each of the Oakland house communities focus on developing involvement opportunities in the house, on campus and in the surrounding Pittsburgh area.

Cathedral Mansions

Affectionately known as CatMan, residents find the house community to be an anchor that links their experiences on- and off-campus. CatMan is home to all majors and class years, which offers students the opportunity to network and build relationships with a diverse group of peers. The house has five RA-advised committees that focus on cultivating experiences in the areas of community service, arts and entertainment, recreation, multicultural exploration and enhancing the physical environment. Among the many traditions in CatMan, residents enjoy a weekly "10-Spot," which offers residents and opportunity to relax, unwind, and socialize with other members of the House.

Fairfax Apartments

Fairfax Apartments offers residents the opportunity to live directly with other members of the Pittsburgh community. The house offers a variety of experiences to help students learn to transition into communities less like a traditional residence hall and more like what they will experience when they leave campus. Community gatherings and opportunities to mingle with long-time Pittsburghers are expressed through programs such as Friday Lunches, holiday cultural extravaganzas, and Oscar Night Parties.

Small Oakland Houses

The Small Oakland Houses, or SOH for short, is comprised of London, Terrace, Shirley, Veronica, and Shady Oak apartment buildings. These small, close-knit houses are only occupied by Carnegie Mellon students, and share a common theme: promoting independence by taking responsibility for one's life in the community. SOH residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of developmental and domestic-skill focused events, including the Worship and Dine programs, athletic competitions and activities, and the SOH Fake New Years Celebration.

Webster Hall

Webster residents love the location of their campus home. Webster is across from Mellon Institute, around the corner from Craig Street shops and eateries, and not too far from campus. The Webster community includes not only CMU students, but students from nearby universities and colleges, as well as Pittsburgh community members. Every Sunday, you can find our residents at Sunday Dinner, hosted by one of the Resident Assistants or House Council members. The Webster community is supported by caring and engaged staff, who hope that all residents feel that Webster will contribute to their Carnegie Mellon success!