Explore Campus

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Take a tour of our campus led by an Admissions Ambassador, attend an information session or DUQ Days Open House to learn more about Duquesne and why students love our location!

Admitted Student Days are best for admitted high school seniors and transfer students who want to spend a full day on campus, learning about the resources and programs available to them as a Duquesne student. Upcoming Admitted Student Days are scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, and Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We also have virtual events and a virtual tour. Find the right visit for you or meet us at a college fair near you.

Register for Admitted Student Day
Join us for a DUQ Day Open House
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Explore Our Neighborhood


Not only do Duquesne students love our location because of our park-like campus, but also because Pittsburgh is a destination itself!

From special hotel rates and resources to planning a weekend of activities for the whole family, check out our guide to help you plan your trip.

Plan your visit

Everyone is welcome. Register today!

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Prospective Student Visit

From starting your college search or doing another visit as an admitted student, these visits are for you! Register for a campus tour, an information session, a school-specific visit or virtual event.

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Admitted Student Days

Congrats #FutureDuquesneDuke! Join us for an Admitted Student Day to celebrate your accomplishments! Admitted students and their guests will have the opportunity to tour campus, see a residence hall, hear from campus organizations, as well as spend time with their academic school or college

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DUQ Days

These are our most spectacular open house events with hundreds of attendees! Everyone is welcome to explore Duquesne at one of our DUQ Days!

Upcoming Events

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Parent/Supporter Series: Your Student's Basic Needs: Housing, Dining and Safety

Parent/Supporter Series: Your Student's Basic Needs - Housing, Dining, and Safety Tuesday,...

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Admitted Student Preview Day

Take advantage of our weekday opportunities for admitted students to visit campus and...

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Admitted Student Preview Day

Take advantage of our weekday opportunities for admitted students to visit campus and...

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Plan Your Trip

Discover all that Pittsburgh has to offer while you are in town!

Making it a weekend getaway or coming in from out of town? We have partnerships with several hotels near campus and an exclusive offer for Duquesne visitors at the Drury Hotel:

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Pittsburgh skyline from Mount Washington

A city with 90 neighborhoods

From museums and Broadway shows to concerts and global cuisine spanning 90 unique neighborhoods, there is something for everyone in Pittsburgh! Check out these sites for activities, event calendars and advice for planning your trip:

Duquesne students outside of the original Primanti Bros. in the Strip District.
The original Primanti Bros. in the Strip District

Pro and College Sports

Are you a fan of baseball, football, hockey or soccer? All the pro teams are located right here in the city! Check out a game while you are in town:

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PPG Paints Arena, where the Pittsburgh Penguins play, is only steps away from campus!

Stay Active

If hiking, biking or kayaking is more your style, have that too! Pittsburgh's mid-Atlantic location makes it a beautiful place for a variety of outdoor activities.

Duquesne students running on the Roberto Clemente bridge in downtown Pittsburgh
Duquesne students jogging on the Roberto Clemente bridge in downtown Pittsburgh

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