Katie Holmes only child, Suri Cruise, graduated from high school and began her life as a young adult by moving out of her mothers New York City apartment. She is now sharing a standard dorm room with another female student.
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In 2014, Suri Cruise lived with her mother, Katie Holmes, in a rental apartment at the Chelsea Mercantile. But, by 2024, the teenager had made her famous mother an empty nester by moving to college, where she is staying in a dorm.
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The doorway of the Chelsea Mercantile Building which houses Katie Holmes apartment on July 2, 2012, in Chelsea, New York City | Source: Getty Images
Katie and her daughter nearly moved to a different home in Apthorp, New York City, after the actress made a bid on a prewar apartment that year. The Upper West Side home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at the opening night premiere of “In The Heights” during the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2021, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
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Sources say Katies financial advisors convinced her that renting her high-rise luxury apartment was a better option, leading the mother-daughter pair to stay put.
The Chelsea Mercantile Building which houses Katie Holmes apartment on July 2, 2012, in Chelsea, New York City | Source: Getty Images
But, the duos living arrangements still changed after Suri graduated from LaGuardia High School. Before receiving her diploma, Katies daughter bonded with classmates on the streets of New York City on June 20, 2024, ahead of their high school prom.
Suri Cruise with classmates ahead of their high school prom in a post date June 20, 2024, in New York City | Source: YouTube/Page Six
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Suri Cruise wore a patterned bodice-style gown, accessorizing with a black clutch bag, a pink rose corsage, and heels. Her date wore a dark blue suit as they posed for pictures.
Suri Cruise with her date ahead of their high school prom in a post date June 20, 2024, in New York City | Source: TouTube/Page Six
Everyone was dressed in their finest clothing for the auspicious occasion.
Footage later showed the actresss look-alike daughter celebrating with classmates while wearing red graduation robes on June 21, 2024.
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Suri Cruise celebrates her high school graduation with classmates in New York City in a post dated June 22, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
A friend posed alongside Tom Cruises daughter for photos, while a male pal stood nearby on the pavement as cars drove by.
Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise, and two friends celebrate the teenagers high school graduation with classmates in New York City in a post dated June 22, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
The teenager looked happy as she posed for the pictures taken by her mother in New York City.
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Suri didnt waste time starting college at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Carnegie Mellon University campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
She was photographed moving into her dorm on August 18, 2024, with help from her mother. The pair looked happy as they carried luggage, marking the teenagers next milestone.
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According to reports, the 18-year-old moved into her dorm while her father was allegedly living it up in London. The mother and daughter were seen dragging luggage to Suris new living quarters on campus.
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at the Carnegie Mellon University campus in a post dated August 20, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
The campus features sprawling grounds, a tennis court, and areas for studying, research, and relaxation.
Carnegie Mellon Universitys tennis court on April 4, 2022 | Source: Instagram/carnegiemellon
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It also has the Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics, a state-of-the-art wellness center.
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at the Carnegie Mellon University campus in a post dated August 20, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
Several restaurants on campus offer a variety of foods. One of these is the Au Bon Pain Café bakery at Cohon Center. The universitys website says all recipes are “uniquely crafted.”
Carnegie Mellon Universitys dining services on February 9, 2023 | Source: YouTube/Carnegie Mellon University Student Affairs
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Katies daughter will have access to smoothies, sodas, cappuccinos, hot or iced coffee and teas, espresso drinks, pasta, soup, and croissants.
Carnegie Mellon Universitys dining services on February 9, 2023 | Source: YouTube/Carnegie Mellon University Student Affairs
Suri can choose “a customized made-to-order breakfast or lunch sandwich or salad, or you can grab a pre-made salad, sandwich, wrap, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit, or snack.”
Carnegie Mellon Universitys dining services on February 9, 2023 | Source: YouTube/Carnegie Mellon University Student Affairs
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The Ciao Bella restaurant is also located at Cohon Center. It offers various pasta dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and takes “a globally inspired approach to pasta.”
Resnik Houses Edge Cafe and Market serves pizza, bagels, and cream cheese.
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at the Carnegie Mellon University campus in a post dated August 20, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
In 2023, the university enticed future students by showcasing some of the dishes available through its dining services.
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A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
If students want something unavailable on campus, they are allowed to use Grubhub.
A student passes the College of Humanities and Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Food trucks are also frequent and offer burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream.
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Carnegie Mellon Universitys dining services on February 9, 2023 | Source: YouTube/Carnegie Mellon University Student Affairs
Suris mental health will be covered by the “new full-service clinical areas as an expanded University Health Services.”
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
The services are supportive and private, offering Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at the Carnegie Mellon University campus in a post dated August 20, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
For those who are more athletic, a modern athletics facility is available for “practice, performance, training, and athlete care.”
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
It wasnt clear what Suri would be studying at college, but reports suggest she might be interested in a fashion or acting and dance degree.
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Suris classes at the private university started on August 26, according to the schools website.
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She is expected to share her dorm room with another female student. An insider claimed, “Suri wants the full college experience, so she is giving the dorm rooms a try and she will have a roommate.”
The source also revealed that the teenager is “excited for a new chapter in her life.” The celebrity child will have to get comfortable living in a normal dorm room compared to her mothers three-bedroom apartment.
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In 2022, a former Carnegie Mellon student shared a tour of the freshman dorms, with the colleges biggest dorm being Donner House. The four-level building hosts first-year students, and its where 240 new students moved in.
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The house is more traditional, with four floors; the first one has a huge community lounge.
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The colleges website states, “Despite our size, we boast a very tight-knit and caring community with a lot of spirit.” Donner House is located in the Margaret Morrison Avenue Neighborhood.
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Some of the amenities at the complex include a television lounge, a recreational area, a study lounge, a kitchen, and laundry facilities.
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
The smaller dorm, Scobell House, can only accommodate a maximum of 88 students and is only for females.
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
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While Donner House doesnt have air conditioning, Scobell House does. Scobell is in the WHeSco community, which includes the Henderson and Welch Houses. The colleges website says WHeSco is close “to many academic buildings and dining options in Resnik.”
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
Depending on the cost, students can share with one other person, three, or lodge alone. But, one of the rooms has two bunk beds, meaning four students can share a dorm.
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
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Most rooms come with furniture like a five-level chest of drawers, a three-drawer desk and chair, and a single bed with storage space underneath.
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
On September 2, 2024, Suri and the rest of the country will be celebrating Labor Day, and she will have the day off. Family Weekend falls on September 27 and 28, and her mother will finally get to visit.
A tour of Carnegie Mellon Universitys freshmen dorms on May 28, 2022 | Source: YouTube/Deya Liao
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But, since Tom Cruise is estranged, he probably wont be in attendance.
Ahead of her move to the campus, Toms daughter showed her love and loyalty to the college. She was recorded showing off a red Carnegie Mellon University sweatshirt in the halls of her high school.
Suri Cruise at the Carnegie Mellon University campus in a post dated August 20, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Page Six
Katies only child looked happy in the video uploaded by a classmate on TikTok. The clip was taken during her schools commitment day event.
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