Duquesne is a friendly, safe place, right in the city but self-contained, set apart on its own beautiful hilltop. It is a university large enough to have professors who are at the leading edge of their fields, but small enough that professors know you as an individual student.

Key to Duquesne's vision is a spirit of service, combined with academic excellence. You see that spirit in the way faculty interact with students: they encourage you, they demand your best, and they want you to participate in their research. You also see the Duquesne spirit in the impressive volunteer work that students give to the community around us - for example in soup kitchens, tutoring, coaching and clean-up days.

One of Duquesne's strengths is its general education core curriculum, housed in the College, which gives every new student rich opportunities to explore many disciplines before choosing a major. Your academic advisor in the College, your faculty mentors, and Duquesne's counseling center and testing resources can also help you make this important school and career decision.

I thought you might like specific additional information on what the College can offer you. Perhaps the best way to accomplish this would be for me to ask one of the faculty or staff to give you a call to answer any of your questions and to tell you more about the excellent programs you can expect to find here.

If you would like such a call, please send us an e-mail message, and we will ask someone to call you. To arrange for a visit to campus, please call the Admissions Office at 412-396-5221, or send e-mail to admissions@duq.edu.

I am excited about the possibility of your coming to Duquesne. Best wishes as you make your decison about a school and complete your preparations for this next exciting phase of your life.

Sincerely,

Albert C. Labriola, Ph.D.
Acting Dean