Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement offers a number of educational opportunities for adults seeking to enhance their impact and advancement potential.  Founded in 1878, Duquesne University has more than 81,000 active alumni worldwide.

Welcome from Dean Dorothy Bassett, Ph.D.

Read more about the benefits and services we provide for adult students.

Meet some students, alums and faculty from the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement

Duquesne University Distinction

• Duquesne University is recognized as one of the top ten Catholic universities in the U.S. Duquesne is in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of America's Best Colleges 2012.  This ranking places Duquesne among only 98 private schools nationwide to make the Best National Universities List from a total of 1,400 schools surveyed.  Duquesne is also ranked among The Princeton Review’s Best 373 Colleges.

• The principles of community engagement are woven deeply into Duquesne’s culture. The Corporation for National and Community Service named Duquesne to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the third consecutive year.

• The School of Leadership has been named a 2011 Military Friendly School by GI Jobs and Military Advanced Education magazines.

• Duquesne is one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges.

• Read about some distinguished Duquesne alumni

• Review additional points of pride for Duquesne University

• Learn the latest news at Duquesne or read the DU Magazine.

High Student Satisfaction
SLPA conducts the independent Noel-Levitz Adult Student Priorities Survey.  The survey, which has been administered to more than 53,546 students at more than 145 institutions, covers several topics including: Academic Services, Admissions and Financial Aid, Instructional Effectiveness, and Service Excellence. SLPA adult students have consistently ranked their experience at Duquesne higher than the national average in every category.

Award Winning
The School of Leadership and Professional Advancement was honored with Distinguished Credit Program and Noncredit Program awards and a Creative Use of Technology award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education.

Accredited
Duquesne University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.