Plan your Visit

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Visit us for an Admitted Student Day—an immersive, full‑day experience created for admitted high school seniors and transfer students. Explore campus, meet our community, and discover the programs and resources waiting for you as a future Duquesne student. The next Admitted Student Day is tentatively scheduled for April 3, 2027.

Take an immersive campus tour led by an Admissions Ambassador, dive into an engaging information session, or experience the buzz of a DUQ Days Open House. Come see why students love our vibrant campus and unbeatable location! Upcoming DUQ Days are June 27, Oct. 24, and Nov. 7.

Explore Duquesne your way with virtual events, an interactive virtual tour, or a self‑guided walk around campus—just grab a map from the kiosk outside the Administration Building. Find the visit experience that fits you best, or meet us at a college fair in your area!
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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.

NFL Draft Visits April 22-25

With the first pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Duquesne Dukes select .... you! We're offering special visits (April 22-25) around the NFL draft in Pittsburgh. See Duquesne's beautiful campus overlooking downtown Pittsburgh while you're in town.

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

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. The next Admitted Student Day is Saturday, April 3, 2027.

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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! The next DUQ Day is Saturday, June 27. Future DUQ Days are Oct. 24 and Nov. 7.

Graduate Campus & Virtual Visits

Connect with us or a representative of the school you are interested in to learn more about a program and schedule a visit to campus or virtual meeting. Graduate campus tours occur once a month on a Saturday.

Upcoming Events

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Admitted Student Academic Spotlight

This Spotlight is perfect for those looking for more one-on-one programming and experiences during their admitted student journey. At this event, each student will have the opportunity to meet individually with a staff member from their intended school, to better learn how they can accomplish their

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DUQ Day Open House

Join us for a day of exploring campus, meeting current students and faculty—your future support system, and maybe even future friends or roommates! Learn more about our 10 schools of study, 300+ student organizations, student services and more!

DUQ Day tentative schedule

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Duke the blue lion poses in front of Duquesne backdrop and balloons.

DUQ Day Open House

Join us for a day of exploring campus, meeting current students and faculty—your future support system, and maybe even future friends or roommates! Learn more about our 10 schools of study, 300+ student organizations, student services and more!

DUQ Day tentative schedule

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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 exclusive offers for Duquesne visitors at the Cambria Pittsburgh Downtown, Drury Hotel and Pittsburgh Marriott City Center.

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Pittsburgh skyline from Mount Washington

Where to Park & How to Get Around

Visit our Parking information page for visitor parking information and explore the campus map to locate buildings, entrances and key destinations before you arrive.

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.

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Duquesne students jogging on the Roberto Clemente bridge in downtown Pittsburgh

Launch Experience

Plan a visit for Students

Do you want to bring a group of students to tour Duquesne? We would love to see you on campus!

During a visit, your group can view a presentation to learn about the admissions process and academic programs offered at the University, in addition to taking a guided tour of our beautiful campus.

Please complete Group Visit Form or email visitduquesneFREEDUQUESNE to start planning your visit.

We can't wait to welcome you to campus!