Freshman Development

For many new college students, freshman year can be an exciting and daunting experience. The Office of Freshman Development and Special Student Services is ready to help freshmen and their families transition to college life.

Duquesne offers a number of programs to help you do your best academically, socially and personally. We:

• Coordinate Orientation and other activities to ease your way during your freshman year
• Provide referrals to other student services
• Advise Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society) a national honor society for freshman students who display superior academic ability (GPA 3.5 or higher) and performance.
• Monitor freshman grades and assists freshmen with finding tutors when needed.
• Assist all University students with documented disabilities through our Special Student Services for Accessibility.

Learn about our fall semester weekend excursions for freshman and freshman parent's weekend,