Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 15
  • Physician Assistant Studies: November 15. Select Early Action on the application. The application review committee begins to review applications for this program after the deadline.
  • Regular Decision: January 15 
    • Pro-tip: students who want to present an improved or advanced profile should consider applying for Regular Decision.

How to Apply

Enrollment Deposit

Confirm your enrollment by May 1 to reserve your place in the incoming class.

Physician Assistant Studies: Enrollment deposit due by the date indicated in your acceptance letter

Housing Selection Forms

The housing selection and roommate finder forms typically open in February to admitted students who have submitted their enrollment deposits. Residence Life reviews submissions as received, so they recommend completing them as soon as possible.

Confirm Your Enrollment

Scholarship Deadlines

Applications for First-Year University scholarships such as the Spirit of Community Scholarship and Spirit of Excellence Scholarship should be submitted by January 15.

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Financial Aid Dates

Applicants are reviewed for financial aid and academic scholarship eligibility when they apply. Parents or guardians should complete the following tasks when their student is applying for admission to Duquesne for the most accurate financial aid awards. 

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Typically Opens October 1;  the 24-25 application opened in December as part of FAFSA simplification. Duquesne's Federal School Code is 003258. Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible when applying for admission to the University for accurate financial aid packages. Use tax information from the prior year.  Federal Student Aid Estimator
  • PA State Grant: Pennsylvania residents should also apply for the PA State Grant after completing the FAFSA. Duquesne offers a matching award to PA State Grant recipients.
  • CSS Profile (optional): Families who prefer a more thorough review of finances than the FAFSA provides should consider creating a CSS Profile (in addition to submitting the FAFSA). Duquesne's CSS code is 2196. Creating a profile is not free, but some families may be eligible for a fee waiver. 

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The 2025 Application is Open!

Apply via Duquesne's Future Focused Application. You can also find us on Common App or Coalition x Scoir. Applications open August 1 each year.

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How to Apply for Special Programs

Honors College

Eligible students may be invited to the Honors College by the Office of Admissions when you apply for admission to the University, or you can apply to be considered. Current students can also apply after their first semester at Duquesne.

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College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program

Duquesne's College of Osteopathic Medicine will admit a select number of first-year undergraduate students who have been admitted to the University's Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program, and select programs in the School of Pharmacy, the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences, or the School of Science and Engineering for Early Assurance to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Eligible students can use the EAP link in their applicant portal.

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Pre-Law and Dual Degree Programs

The 3+3 accelerated program allows exceptional students to complete their undergraduate studies in three years and begin the Duquesne Kline School of Law in their fourth year. The Pre-Law Program provides advisement and a certificate program to students during the undergraduate portion of their studies. Students can apply directly to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/ Juris Doctor 3+3. Students interested in the Pre-Law program can check the box on the application after you select a program of study.

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Enrollment Student Services

If you aren't sure who to ask, the Student Services Office is a good place to start. They can address concerns related to financial aid, billing, housing, academic success, and more!

College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program

Duquesne's College of Osteopathic Medicine will admit a select number of first-year undergraduate students who have been admitted to the University's Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program (PMHPP) and select programs in the School of Pharmacy, John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences or School of Science and Engineering for Early Assurance to the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Incoming 2025 Students

Eligible students can use the DUQCOM EAP link in their applicant portal. Students may choose to apply by March 15 for early decision or opt to wait and apply by November 15 of their first semester at Duquesne for EAP consideration.

Future Students – 2026 and beyond

Apply to Duquesne, choosing both the PMHPP, and one of the select programs in the School of Pharmacy, Health Sciences (Rangos) or Science and Engineering by November 15 of your senior year in high school. Once admitted to Duquesne, the PMHPP, and your intended major, you will be able to apply to the Early Assurance Program by January 15 of your senior year in high school.

To apply for PMHPP, you will select your undergraduate program and then check the box on the undergraduate application for the Pre-Medical & Health Professions Program. Learn more about the admissions requirements for the Pre-Medical & Health Professions Program.

Note that students not admitted to the EAP can still apply for regular admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants not meeting the standards for the EAP at the time of application to the University but who ultimately meet the DUQCOM admission requirements are encouraged to apply to the medical school through the general application process. 

Application Procedure 

To be eligible for admission to the EAP, applicants must qualify in accordance with DUQCOM policy, and be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. Applicants will be interviewed for conditional admission by DUQCOM in accordance with timelines outlined in this agreement. Based on a mutual agreement between the parties, a select number of students will be chosen by DUQCOM for the EAP each year. 

If chosen by DUQCOM, successful applicants will be granted conditional admission to the DUQCOM program. Priority will be given to those EAP candidates who submit application information as described above. Additional EAP candidates may be considered from the waitlist up until the beginning of their sophomore year (based on the academic year, not credit hours) if there are EAP positions available in their respective cohorts.  

EAP Admission Standards 

Academic Program Requirements for admission to the EAP Program include:
  1. Freshman and first year students must be admitted to a select academic major program in either the School of Pharmacy, John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences or School of Science and Engineering and the Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program (PMHPP) at Duquesne University.
  2. Students must be US citizens or hold permanent residency status.
  3. Students must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).
  4. Students must have achieved at least a 27 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT from one single test date, with no composite scores considered. Students provisionally accepted to the EAP program with these entrance metrics, maintain the requirements outlined below, and achieve an MCAT score at or above the 55th percentile before September 30 of the year prior to matriculation to DUQCOM, will be offered a seat in the medical school upon completion of their undergraduate degree. 
  5. Students who have achieved a 29 ACT or 1300 SAT from one single test date as above, with a 3.7 unweighted high school GPA who are accepted to the EAP program will be offered provisional acceptance into the medical school; maintenance of requirements as outlined below will result in the offer of a seat in the medical school upon completion of their undergraduate degree with no MCAT requirement. If a student in this category elects to take the MCAT, they must achieve a score in the 55th percentile or higher or will be removed from the program.
  6. Students must be able to meet the Health and Technical standards of DUQCOM, which can be found in the DUQCOM MBS Student Handbook.