Experience Duquesne

Join us for a day of exploring campus, meeting current students and faculty—your future support system, and maybe even future friends or roommates! Learn more about our 10 schools of study, 280+ student organizations, student services and more! At Duquesne, we support every student with future-focused programs, experiential learning, and mentors eager to champion your aspirations—all to help you grow as a person, a professional, and an ethical decision maker. Experience it for yourself at an upcoming DUQ Day!

DUQ Days provide an opportunity for you to discover all the ways you can excel at Duquesne and learn more about the community that will cheer you on along the way.

DUQ Day Open House

Join us for a day of fun on campus! Meet current students, learn more about student clubs, resources and activities, and tour campus! You'll also have the opportunity to meet representatives from academic schools and programs, admissions, financial aid, excellence in diversity and student inclusion, study abroad, Bridges curriculum and much more!

The next Duq Days are Sunday, May 18, and Saturday, July 12. The events are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

What Happens at Duq Day?

  • Take a tour of our beautiful, park-like campus. Don’t forget to scope out the best outdoor study spots and the Instagrammable skyline view!
  • Visit academic buildings—the classrooms and labs where you’ll receive an education that’s everything you need, and more than you imagined.
  • Attend "classes without quizzes" - sample classes on interesting topics with our teacher-scholar professors.
  • Enjoy great food curated by our dining team with lots of student favorites and beverage options.
  • Attend student and faculty panels, and meet representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion, Research, Study Abroad and more.

Tentative Schedule

  • 8:30 Check-in & Breakfast
  • 9:00 Welcome 
  • 9:30 - 11:30 Academic Open House -- Visit with our schools and hear about what makes a Duquesne degree so impactful
  • 11:00 - 2:00 Explore Â鶹ֱ²¥ Showcase: your chance to hear from nearly 50 different campus departments, schools, and organizations
  • Campus Tours: take a tour of campus, our library, recreation center, residence halls, and more!
  • Lunch: sample some of our delicious cuisine
  • Admissions and Financial Aid workshop: learn more about the college application process and get all your questions answered before applying to Duquesne!
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 412.396.6222 or visitduquesne@duq.edu.

Junior Preview Day - Friday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kickstart your college journey with a day designed specifically for high school juniors exploring their future at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Discover what makes Duquesne special and gain valuable insights into the college admissions process. This open house event includes:

  • Kickstarting Your College Search (9:00 - 9:30 a.m.): Learn about Â鶹ֱ²¥ and tips for navigating college applications.
  • Campus Tour (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.): Get a firsthand look at our beautiful campus and envision your life as a Duquesne student.
  • Academic & Student Life Showcase (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Meet faculty, admissions counselors, and current student ambassadors while exploring our academic programs and vibrant campus life.

 

Schedule a Campus Visit

Campus tours, information sessions and virtual events - there's always something fun happening on campus for anyone who wants to learn more about Â鶹ֱ²¥!