Undergraduate Admissions

After you submit your application, you will have access to your applicant portal where you'll find a checklist of additional materials that may be required. (You'll receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with login information within two business days. 

This checklist may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, essay and standardized test scores (or learn more about test-optional admission).

Recommendations

One recommendation from a teacher or counselor is required for the Physician Assistant program. Recommendations are optional for applicants to all other programs. If the recommendation is required for your program it will be included in your checklist in your portal. 

Recommendations can be mailed to the Office of Admissions with the recommendation cover letter or emailed to recommendations@duq.edu.

Additional Requirements

• International Students
• Transfer Students
• Honors College
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical & Health Professions Program

Any additional requirements for specific programs will be included in your checklist but you can review requirements now to prepare.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or if you haven't met them yet just send a note to admissions@duq.edu or call (412) 396-6222.

Submit your FAFSA* and any applicable state grant applications. Duquesne's school code is 003258. Be sure to list Duquesne as your top choice for the PA State Grant if you are a resident. Learn more about our PA State Grant match.

Transfer students will need to update these to Duquesne's school code.

Learn more about Financial Aid

*The FAFSA is expected to open in December 2023. Learn more 

Scholarships

You are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on your test scores and/or high school grades when you apply for admissions. Start planning ahead by reviewing the ranges for first-year scholarships or transfer scholarships and check out our Net Price Calculator.

First-year students can also apply for additional scholarships.