Duquesne University

Duquesne University requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Duquesne University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Duquesne University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 76% of students who start college at Duquesne University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Duquesne University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Duquesne University?

Duquesne University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Duquesne University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Duquesne University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Duquesne University

When choosing a major, Duquesne University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Duquesne University.Duquesne University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Duquesne University false.Duquesne University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duquesne University

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Does Duquesne University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Duquesne University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Duquesne University Have An Online Program?

✅ Duquesne University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Duquesne University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Duquesne University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Duquesne University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Duquesne University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Duquesne University.

Does Duquesne University Require Internships?

🟨 Duquesne University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Duquesne University

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Duquesne University Library

The main library on campus is the Gumberg Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Duquesne University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Duquesne University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Duquesne University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Duquesne University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Duquesne University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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