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Freshman Development and Special Students Services

309 Student Union
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412.396.6657
Fax: 412.396.2519

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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.

Coordinate Orientation and other activities to ease your way during your freshman year.
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 (Disability).

Learn about our fall semester Freshmen Weekend Excursions and Family and Parent Weekend.

Freshman Orientation

Orientation is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen and other new students to get to know Duquesne and their classmates. For more details about Orientation, registration, and activities for both parents and students, click here.

Special Student Services

Our diverse student body includes people of all abilities and disabilities. We have accommodations in place to help you through your academic courses and extracurricular activities. For more information, click here to access the Special Student Services website.