Ball Residence Hall is located one block from the center of campus. Ball Hall houses freshman and sophomores and is co-ed by floor (males on one floor, females on the next). All rooms are connected to the Pitt computer network and have cable television (basic cable is included in room and board charges) and telephone service.

The University Dining Hall is located in the bottom floor of Ball Hall. An all-you-can-eat buffet, the dining hall offers several meal plans from which students can choose.  Special accommodations can be made for students with special dietary needs.