Situated on a spectacular Residence and Sports campus in Erie, Pennsylvania and located near three major US cities, PIA is an integral part of the Mercyhurst Prep Experience. Our goal is to duplicate the living experience of the Ivy League Colleges in America. This experience will make it easier for each student to prepare for the rich, bold and exciting time when they graduate from Mercyhurst Prep and go to College.
Advantages of Dorm life at PIA:
- Companionship. When you live in a dorm, it's hard to be lonely. There is always someone hanging out in the hallway looking for a friendly conversation. This is an easy opportunity to meet people. It can make the transition away from home easier.
- Interpersonal skills. Dorm life is a crash course in interpersonal skills. You need to learn how to get along with your roommate and the people in the hallway.
- Convenience. Our Dorm campus is located very close to major shopping malls and restaurants. We also provide free internet service. In addition, our athletic facilities are located on the residential campus including a state-of-the-art fitness center.
- Safety. Our Dorm is a secure environment that has cameras, fire and smoke detectors along with adult supervision.
- Dorm never closed. We are one of the very few high school boarding campuses that never close. We are open year round 24/7.
- Food. We provide a variety of daily meals that are healthy and fresh. In addition we have an Asian chief that prepares international dishes to everyone's delight.
