Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

Quick Facts

Address: 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

School Type: 4 Year Private University

Student Body: 2,500 Undergraduate Students

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Application Deadline: Rolling

✓ Identifies & Tracks Foster Youth
✓ Specific Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Beneficial Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Year-Round Housing Available

Campus Programming

Carlow Community Scholars

Carlow Community Scholars provides holistic support for students and includes the areas of academic success, housing, finances and employment, physical and mental well being, and community engagement. These supports include weekly coaching meetings with the Community Scholars director and staff , access to needed material items, and referrals to campus and community resources.

Additional Programming

The campus has a food pantry, the Purple Door, that is open to students and neighborhood community members. Students can also access up to $500 a year of emergency funds.

Supplemental Information

As a faith-based institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow is called upon to “meet the next great need” in society. Developing the Community Scholars program was an outgrowth of the school’s core mission and values.

Email fieldctr@sp2.upenn.edu!