Pro-tip: students who want to present an improved or advanced profile should consider applying for Regular Decision.
Deadline for admitted students to commit to Duquesne is May 1.
Domestic and international first-year and transfer students can submit Duquesne's Application, find us on Common App or the Coalition with Scoir Application. Choose the application that works for you!
All application platforms are reviewed by the same standards for admission and will not impact your admissions decision. Learn more about the Non-Discrimination Policy at Duquesne University.
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 and standardized test scores (or learn more about test-optional admission).
One recommendation from a teacher or counselor is required for health professions and nursing applicants. Recommendations are optional for applicants to 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 recommendationsFREEDUQUESNE.
Any additional requirements for specific programs will be included in your checklist but you can review requirements now to prepare.
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.
You are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on your test scores and/or high school grades when you apply for admission. Start planning ahead by reviewing the ranges for first-year scholarships or transfer scholarships and check out our Net Price Calculator.
We are here to help! You can also connect directly with your admissions counselor to ask a question or set up a virtual meeting to learn more about Duquesne.
