Welcome to the School of Business!

It is a pleasure to welcome to you on behalf of everyone at Duquesne University and the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. You are joining a community dedicated to supporting you as you realize your potential, pursue your passion, and make memories.

Our team is here to guide you. Find the answers to your questions and learn how to take the next steps toward Duquesne University. 

Student Success Coaches

Becky Ellsworth

Becky Ellsworth

Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs | One-Year MBA

Chris Hilf

Chris Hilf

Associate Director for Student Success | Finance, GC/MS-Finance, PMBA Joint Degrees, PMBA (subset)

Jessica Black Parr

Jessica Black Parr

Student Success Coach | Marketing, PMBA (subset)

Shakeria Carter

Shakeria Carter

Student Success Coach | IST, Management, 3+3 Law, GC/MS-Analytics & Information Management, PMBA (subset)

Michelle Curry

Michelle Curry

Student Success Coach | Economics, Entrepreneurship, Discover (Undeclared), GC-Entrepreneurship, MS-Entrepreneurial Leadership, PMBA (subset)

Jasmine Jones-Reed

Jasmine Jones-Reed

Student Success Coach | Accounting, Supply Chain Management, MS-Accountancy, GC/MS-Supply Chain Management, PMBA (subset)

Your Next Steps

This information will help you prepare for a smooth transition into your studies at Duquesne.

If you have not yet done so, please confirm your intention to enroll and submit your deposit to verify your acceptance to Duquesne University as a new graduate student. 

To request a deferral, an applicant must pay their graduate enrollment deposit and submit a Deferral Request Form that is located within the applicant portal.

Our Financial Aid page is a great place to start exploring financing options including assistantships, outside sources of funding, and tuition payment plans. Our Financial Aid Office will serve as an exceptional resource to guide you through the process.  They can be contacted by phone at 412.396.6607 or via email at faoffice@duq.edu.
Set up your MultiPass. Your MultiPass username and password give you access to the campus Wi-Fi, email, the DU Portal (Duquesne's intranet), billing, and other online learning tools. You are required to change your password every four months. Two weeks before your password is scheduled to expire, you will receive an email notifying you to change your password.

To set up your MultiPass, you will need your D Number, which was provided in your admission letter. 

Your username for your university email account is your MultiPass username followed by @duq.edu, and the password is the same as your MultiPass password. There are two ways you can access your university email account:

  1. Visit duq.edu/portal and sign in with your MultiPass username and password. After signing in, click on Email in the menu on the left or red tile in the center of the page. 
  2. Visit duq.edu/mail and sign in with your MultiPass username and password
  1. International student orientation (look for details from DU's Center for Global Engagement): Monday, January 6
  2. Graduate Business orientation: Tuesday, January 7 | 5:30-7:00pm | Zoom
  3. First day of Spring 2025 classes: Thursday, January 9
  4. Final registration deadline: Wednesday, January 15

Register for Your Courses

  1. You will register with your Student Success Coach, who will contact you soon.
  2. Use the MBA Curriculum Guide to map out your courses. If you are a joint degree student or adding a Graduate Certificate to your MBA, please contact your Student Success Coach to discuss your unique course planning. 
  3. The "What's Next" page included with your acceptance letter tells you which fundamental courses you need to complete.
  1. You will register with your Student Success Coach, Shakeria Carter, who will contact you soon.
  2. Consider your degree completion options (1 year vs. 2 year) and modality preferences (online vs. hybrid). Shakeria will assist you with tailoring the curriculum for a spring semester start. 
  3. View the AIM Curriculum Guide to see what courses are included in the program.
  1. Your Student Success Coach, Michelle Curry, will register you for your courses.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the GC in Executive Leadership Overview.
  3. Look for an email from Michelle Curry confirming your schedule.  
  1. You will register with your Student Success Coach, Chris Hilf, who will contact you soon.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the MS in Finance or GC in Finance Overviews.
  3. Review the MS in Finance Curriculum Guide   
  1. Your Student Success Coach, Michelle Curry, will register you for your courses.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the GC in Entrepreneurship Overview.
  3. Look for an email from your Success Coach, Michelle Curry, confirming your schedule.
  1. You will register with your Student Success Coach, Jasmine Jones-Reed, who will contact you soon.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the MS in Accountancy Overview.
  3. View the Curriculum Guide
  1. You will register with your Student Success Coach, Jasmine Jones-Reed, who will contact you soon.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the MS in Supply Chain Management Overview.
  3. Review the Curriculum Guide
  1. Your Student Success Coach, Becky Ellsworth, will register you for your courses.
  2. In the meantime, you can view the One-Year MBA Overview.
  3. Look for an email from Becky Ellsworth confirming your schedule.  

International Students

International students have additional required steps. Duquesne's Center for Global Engagement will support you with all aspects of your university experience. Visit the Center's Immigration Portal for the required next steps.

University Services & Resources

Once you have registered for classes, be sure to use these resources to successfully begin your Duquesne career.