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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, McGinley, and St. Martin 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.
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Without further ado: enjoy this edition of The Lumina Loop!
Sincerely, The Lumina Communities Team
Building Updates
Trash & Recycling
We appreciate your assistance in ensuring that all trash and recycling is sorted correctly and that all cardboard boxes are broken down. Per guidelines the following cannot be disposed of in the regular trash, if you are looking to dispose of any such item, please contact the Lumina Office: Fluorescent lightbulbs, Electronics, Batteries, Prescription medications, Large furniture pieces.
McGinley Fitness Center is now open!
Thank you for your patience as we repaired the space. If there are any questions or concerns about the fitness center please contact the front desk.
Pardon Our Dust! On January 22-23, a water fountain/water bottle filler will be installed by the Conference Room on the ground floor of St. Martin Hall. During this period, the bathrooms and stairs will still be accessible.
JANUARY RESIDENT
APPRECIATION DAY
BAGEL BAR
JAN. 14 @ 2PM TH JAN. 21 @ 2PM ST JAN. 28 @ 2PM TH
ST MARTIN HALL
BROTTIER H
Renewing Current Space
If you are renewing you current unit, you must have 50% occupancy returning in order to renew that SAME space (Doubles 1 person returning), Quads 2/4 people returning). You do not need to go through room selection!
Returning or Moving
If you are returning to the building, but a different unit or moving Lumina buildings you must go through room selection.
February 12th - Lottery numbers for room selection will go live.
February 16th - 20th Room Selection will take place for Brottier and McGinley.
St.Martin residents are not eligible to renew their space. St.Martin Hall is a sophomore only building.
Submit your $100 Application fee with student accounts for F26 by February 5, 2026. I want to live in Brottier or McGinley Hall next semester... How do I apply? Fill out an application on our website! Went live on January 1, 2026. Fill out the Future Housing Intention Form. Went live on January 12, 2026.
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
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.
Stayinyourcurrentunitthroughtheendofthelease.
3) END DATE. START DATE.
EachofthefollowingoptionsrequiresyoutocompleteaLeaseTransfer RequestusingyourMultiPasscredentials(locatedonourCampusLinkpage under"Forms”)andworkwiththeLeasingAgent.
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.
4.) OPTIONS TO CONSIDER.
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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