Welcome to our Duquesne family!

The years that your student spends on our Bluff will be some of their most memorable and influential. This is an exciting time, full of many triumphs, and we are here to support your family from day one through graduation and beyond.

As a Duquesne parent, you want to make sure your student is attending an institution known for academic excellence, and also one that will be a supportive second home. Rest assured that the decision to attend Duquesne is a smart one.

Duquesne Parents and Families Portal



Parents and families are encouraged to join the Duquesne Parents and Families Portal for parent resources, including the latest University news and events, access to important campus deadlines and to request FERPA permissions. This online portal is the best way to stay connected with your student and with Duquesne, and to get application, event and other important information if your student is interested in attending Duquesne. Here are some tips on navigating the parent and families portal.
Family at Homecoming and Family Weekend

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Homecoming and Family Weekend Achieved Bigger Goals!

Duquesne Alumni and Families, you outdid yourselves! What an unforgettable, unexpected weekend full of surprises and fun opportunities to connect with everything you love about Duquesne. Gorgeous weather and spending time with your college-child, what could be better? It was great to see you on the Bluff celebrating with fellow Dukes through the Decades! Relive the memories through the collection of photos we gathered from Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024.

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Admitted Students

Are you ready for an education that's everything you need and more than you could have imagined? We're ready to help you achieve your goals, and more.

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Living on Campus

Living and learning—side by side. By choosing to live on campus, you'll enjoy some of the best views of the city of Pittsburgh, while spending your time in a, exciting, safe and horizon-expanding environment.

Campus Life
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Dining at Duquesne

Your choice of a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals, featuring local and sustainable food sources, build-your-own meal concepts and special options for every diet.

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Upcoming Events

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Sweeney Todd

Red Masquers - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Winner of eight Tony Awards, this is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most memorable musicals. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.

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  • Genesius Theater
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2024 Spirit Winners

Spirit of Community Building Celebration

Reception: 5 p.m.
Evening program: 6 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Charlie Batch, former NFL quarterback turned entrepreneur, media personality/color analyst, community advocate, and professional speaker

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  • Power Center Ballroom
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Wimmer Symposium

The Wimmer Family Foundation Awards have supported pre-tenure faculty research and teaching in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts for over two decades, with over 100 faculty receiving funding on projects ranging from archival and field research, community engagement and social

  • Power Center Ballroom
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Parent Relations Office

Jennifer Smith

Assistant Director for Parent Relations

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