Duquesne University Top Questions

Duquesne is tucked away within downtown Pittsburgh; sometimes, while on-campus, I forget that I'm in the city at all. Duquesne provides the excitement and convenience associated with city living while also offering the safety and serenity of a more rural campus. Of course, that's not true all of the time. Trains and helicopters and low-flying planes are often issues, but as far as large crowds and labyrinthine traffic jams are concerned, a Duquesne student hardly has to worry about them. It's an urban campus with a beautiful, tranquil atmosphere.

Duquesne University has a lot of cultural activities. Especially since we are in the heart of the city there is a lot of culture around us between conventions, fairs, and festivals. The Southside, which is a district of stores and restaurants and bars very close to campus that is always holding events and festivals that are very fun to attend.

One nice thing about my college is the location. The school it self is quiet and pretty but as soon as you step off campus you are in downtown Pittsburgh with lots of different things to do. The teachers ask alot of their students but they also want you to succeed and are available to help you do so. It is a very tight-knit atmosphere which can be nice because you become very close with friends you meet here.

The professors are very accessible and there is lots of opportunity for undergraduates to get involved and to get experience with original research.

Nothing is that unique. It was the right distance from home, had a division 1 program, is real good academically, and is a city school. Even though its a city school it still has the campus feel and is compact.

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There is a very strong sense of family among Duquesne students and faculty. We also have the best Freshman Orientation program in the nation.

The smaller class sizes and reputation for my chosen degree is unique to Duquesne.

We are in the downtown area of the city but at the same time we are separated from the general hustle and bustle because we are on top of a bluff. we get the best of both worlds.

When I chose to go to Duquesne, I chose it because of the size of the school. The classes were intimate and you could get the help when you needed it. I would have to feel bogged down by walking into a lecture hall that had 500 kids in it. I also enjoyed the fact that I would be continuing with my education at a Catholic college. I have attended Catholic school my entire life and it was important to me to continue to enhance my faith.