<p>As I have been preparing for college, I have decided that - if at all possible - I would like to leave my car at home when I leave for school.</p>
<p>Is the University of Pittsburgh the type of school where it is possible/convenient to NOT have a car while living on campus?</p>
<p>Absolutely, you do not need a car…and in most cases you wouldn’t want to take a car even if you had it. I don’t even think freshman are allowed to get university parking spaces. They are particularly discouraged from bringing cars.</p>
<p>You do not need a car! Your panther card is all you need. The bus system will get you around and it is free (well, you paid for it in the fees).</p>
<p>My son loves the public transportation system - a big part of the draw to Pitt. Easy to get to by plane, train, or greyhound, and one you’re there, you can get anywhere for free with the city bus system.</p>
<p>Agree. A car is actually a hindrance. You pay mucho bucks to have it sit in the lot.</p>
<p>The only time a car becomes convenient is when you move into an apartment off campus and/or co-op. I appreciated the convenience of my car my senior year (the only year I had it) so that I could go grocery shopping whenever I wanted, drive to the theater for midnight releases, or go around town without having to wait for a bus. I also volunteering at a shelter weekly and being able to stick to their schedule (which isn’t necessarily bus friendly) made a huge difference.</p>
<p>However as a freshman you don’t need it. Very few people had a car freshman year, or even sophomore year.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input - glad to hear that :)</p>
<p>Also…if you aren’t from the Pittsburgh area, you can take advantage of buses home for breaks. It is a HUGE benefit if you’re not from the area. Here’s the info
[Buses</a> Home for the Holidays](<a href=“http://www.pc.pitt.edu/transportation/buseshome.html]Buses”>http://www.pc.pitt.edu/transportation/buseshome.html)</p>