Helping Students Feel at Home
Commuters make up the largest population of students at Duquesne. We work diligently to help you feel at home and part of the Duquesne family. Our team is here to support you, with an entire office dedicated to assisting the University's large and diverse commuter population.
As a commuting student, we'll connect you with services, programs and facilities to ensure you excel both academically and socially. This includes assisting students in seeking out help through academic resources, off-campus housing information and resources related to commuting.
We're Here For You
Each new undergraduate first-year and transfer commuter student is assigned a Commuter Assistant (CA) during their first year at Duquesne. CAs are upperclass commuters who serve as mentors to new undergraduate commuter students as they transition into college life. Each student has a CA that is usually in the same academic program. CAs help plan programs and activities to engage new students and assist them in becoming active members of the Duquesne community.
Students should look to their CA as a great resource, not only about things related to commuting, but also academics and other aspects of student life.
The application process for the Fall 2024 Commuter Assistant position is now open.
Commuter Council represents all students who commute to Duquesne. As a governing student body, it serves as a voice for commuter students and sponsors popular programs throughout the year, including the New Commuter Summer Social, Kennywood Fright Night, Intramurals, and much more. All commuter students that are enrolled at Duquesne University are automatically considered members-at-large of Commuter Council.
To become a more active member of Commuter Council, attend their regular meetings or send%20an%20e-mail. Meeting times vary per year, so check in with an executive board member to see when meetings are. Your opinion counts, so have your voice heard!
The Commuter Center is designed to be a "home away from home" for Duquesne's commuter students. Located on the first floor of the Duquesne Union, the Commuter Center features a lounge with comfortable furniture, kitchenette, computer lab, and more. Spending time in the Commuter Center is a great way to connect with other commuter students and get involved with programs and events.
The Commuter Center provides a lounge area and lobby, as well as:
- Commuter Collaboration Commons - Room 112
- The Commuter Collaboration Commons is a hidden gem with several computers, a printer, and meeting displays for your use. You may collaborate here with classmates or study in between classes.
- Commuter Council Office - Room 114
- The Commuter Council office is located right next to the Office of Commuter Affairs. Commuters are always welcome to stop in and talk to Executive Board members. Please remember they are students, too, so they cannot staff their office full-time. However, you will often see them in the office between classes.
- Office of Commuter Affairs - Room 115
- The Commuter Affairs office has an "open door walk-in" policy. Students are always welcome to come in and talk to our staff. Whether you have program ideas, need help with a difficult class, or just want to say hello, we are here for you.
Every Wednesday at noon, a different school or department on campus comes to the Commuter Center lobby and makes complimentary peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for commuter students. This is a great way for students to meet faculty and staff from all across campus and interact with them outside of a formal setting. PB&J Wednesdays are popular among faculty, staff and students. The line starts forming early, so mark this on your calendar!
Based on members' availability, the Commuter Book Club also meets on Wednesdays in the Commuter Center. Learn more about the Commuter Book Club at Duquesne.