What do I need to do to apply?
All programs accept the University's free on-line graduate application form. Additional materials and specific requirements
are found on each program's respective Web site. However,
all departments require some kind of standardized
test (GRE or MAT), as well as transcripts showing your undergraduate
degree(s) and grades and letters of recommendation.
Can I still apply if I haven't yet received
my bachelor's degree or if I don't want to pursue a degree at Duquesne?
Students in the final
year of their undergraduate program can be accepted provisionally until
the Graduate School receives an official transcript listing the degree.
Students who do not wish to apply to a program but wish to enroll in
a course or two may be admitted as "special" students. Students
in good standing at another accredited graduate school may be admitted
as temporary transfer students for one term, although the Psychology Department
does not accept temporary transfers.
How much does graduate school cost?
Current rates for tuition and fees are
available from the Graduate Office, 412-396-6400, fax 412-396-5265, 215 College Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15282.
Is financial aid available?
Full-time graduate students may qualify for financial
aid such as teaching or research assistantships
and full and partial fellowships. Some aid is also available for part-time
students. You can apply for financial aid on the application form. In
addition, domestic students are eligible for federally funded loans.
What about housing?
The university provides special floors in residence
halls for graduate and law students. Many graduate students live off
campus either in nearby apartment houses or in one of Pittsburgh's
many interesting neighborhoods. Housing costs in Pittsburgh are quite
reasonable and there is a wide range of options available for off-campus
living. The Office of Commuter Affairs maintains lists of off-campus
housing.
Can I transfer credits into Duquesne?
While policies differ from program to program, most will
accept up to six credits of course work taken outside of the program.
Psychology accepts, at most, three external credits.
What constitutes a full-time load in graduate
school?
Generally, full-time graduate students take three courses
(nine credits) per semester. The workload is much heavier for graduate
courses, so more is not recommended (although an occasional brave student
enrolls in four courses.)
Can I pursue my graduate education on a part-time
basis?
Yes, most programs accept part-time graduate
students and make every effort to assist them in completing their graduate
studies. Psychology is solely a full-time program, however.
Are classes scheduled at convenient times
for part-time students?
Many programs in the McAnulty Graduate School schedule
their graduate courses either fully or mostly at night. Communication, History, Theology, Computational Mathematics, and
the Policy Center are all late afternoon or evening programs. English, Psychology and Philosophy offer some courses in the evenings.
Evening courses generally run from 6:00- 8:40 p.m., one night a week.
What are graduate courses like at Duquesne?
Graduate courses are mostly small, rarely
exceeding 20 students in size. The courses are generally designed to
insure active participation on the part of the students.
Are there employment opportunities for graduate
students on or off campus?
Students who qualify may apply for on-campus federal work-study positions, but there is quite a bit of competition for these slots.
Because Duquesne is located in the heart of Pittsburgh, there is a wide
range of part-time, off-campus employment opportunities available. The
Career Services Center has lists of both on- and offcampus jobs. However,
graduate students must carefully evaluate the effect of off-campus work
on their academic performance.
What about parking?
Unlike many urban universities, Duquesne has adequate on-campus
parking. Students can purchase a permit by the semester or by the year.
Those attending primarily at night can purchase an evening permit. In
addition, students with valid IDs can park in the Forbes Avenue garage
for a flat daily rate.
What other campus services and activities are available to graduate
students?
As students at the University, graduate students are eligible
to make use of all facilities. Students living on campus can use the
Health Service; non-residents can, as well, by paymg a reasonable semester
fee. Graduate students may use the
recreational facilities of the fabulous new Power Center, may attend all of the
many University activities, may use the various counseling services
on campus, and may become as active on campus as they choose. Many departments have graduate student organizations. Duquesne
encourages its graduate students to become active members of the campus
community and participants in the life of the University.
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