Welcome to our Duquesne family!

The years that your student spends on our Bluff will be some of their most memorable and influential. This is an exciting time, full of many triumphs, and we are here to support your family from day one through graduation and beyond.

As a Duquesne parent, you want to make sure your student is attending an institution known for academic excellence, and also one that will be a supportive second home. Rest assured that the decision to attend Duquesne is a smart one.

Duquesne Parents and Families Portal



Parents and families are encouraged to join the Duquesne Parents and Families Portal for parent resources, including the latest University news and events, access to important campus deadlines and to request FERPA permissions. This online portal is the best way to stay connected with your student and with Duquesne, and to get application, event and other important information if your student is interested in attending Duquesne. Here are some tips on navigating the parent and families portal.
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Duquesne Parents and Families Portal

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Register for Parent and Family Orientation

Join us to get those final questions answered before beginning school, and explore campus and the city your student will be living in for the next years. We hope to see you there!

Register for Parent and Family Orientation

Helpful Information

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Admitted Students

Are you ready for an education that's everything you need and more than you could have imagined? We're ready to help you achieve your goals, and more.

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Living on Campus

Living and learning—side by side. By choosing to live on campus, you'll enjoy some of the best views of the city of Pittsburgh, while spending your time in a, exciting, safe and horizon-expanding environment.

Campus Life
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Dining at Duquesne

Your choice of a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals, featuring local and sustainable food sources, build-your-own meal concepts and special options for every diet.

Dining Locations & Meal Plans

Upcoming Events

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Connections are Everything: How Authentic Relationships Drive Student Success

Research demonstrates that student relationships with faculty, staff, and peers are crucial to academic success and personal well-being in higher education. With the rise of generative AI, human interactions are even more important for motivation, trust, well-being, and meaning-making.

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2025 Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit

Important Update on Event Parking for Thursday, Sept. 18 & Friday, Sept. 19. Parking at Chatham Center Garage & Other locations only; No parking at Duquesne Forbes & Locust garages.

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Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Event: Dr. Vanessa Marie Fernández

Join us as Dr. Vanessa Marie Fernández discusses how Afro Puerto Rican Bomba has evolved from a marginalized form of music, song, and dance into a widely practiced cultural expression both on the island and in the diaspora.

Her interactive presentation introduces us to Bomba’s instruments, basic ste

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Parent and Family Engagement Office

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Assistant Director for Parent and Family Engagement

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