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Duquesne University has been swift in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, and has risen to the challenge of providing excellent quality education, while prioritizing the safety and well-being of its students and staff.

The university's response plan is based around four key principles of safety, mission, continuity, and flexibility. The university has designed a multi-phase plan for reopening and returning to normalcy, which includes the adoption of a hybrid learning model where courses are delivered using a combination of face-to-face classes and online tuition. The master plan involves a state-of-the-art testing, screening and vaccination program, ensuring continuity of studies and encouraging the success of its students.

Students can check the university's online health and safety portal, which contains important news regarding the Covid-19 response plan, campus safety guidelines, and student support information on personal safety and wellbeing. Student safety is a massive priority at Duquesne University, particularly in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The university is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment in which its students may live and work in confidence.

Pittsburgh is also one of the safest cities in the United States, and the Duquesne University Department of Public Safety prides itself on its excellent crime prevention and safety awareness service. The university is one of the few in the state to be accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police.

Duquesne University's experienced teaching faculty provides a superb classroom experience, while maintaining a strong focus on academic enquiry and a research-driven curriculum. Students are taught by highly qualified and widely experienced staff, many of whom produce some of the most cutting-edge research in their fields, alongside their teaching commitments at the university. The university was recently ranked 16^th out of 61 small research universities for faculty productivity according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Both undergraduate and graduate students have opportunity to assist their professors with live research projects which are having a significant impact within the academic community and wider society. Duquesne University has even been classified by The Carnegie Foundation as one of only seven Catholic higher education institutions in the country as a ''research university with high-research activity.''

The university is dedicated to providing an education that fosters both academic growth and ethical development, preparing its graduates to think critically and conscientiously, becoming ready to make impactful contributions to their work, and in their communities.

Duquesne University acknowledges the pressures which its students sometimes face, and is committed to reassuring each student with a friendly face and a sympathetic ear, and an understanding that they are not going through it alone.

Help is always available, and the university provides an exceptional range of Student Services, to ensure the academic and personal support required to foster the success of its population of around 9,300 students. Services include:

• Learning Skills Center - Academic support and general advice is available to ease the transition to living and studying away from home.

• Financial Aid - Help is available to coordinate grants and scholarship applications, as well as assistance with budgeting and loan advice.

• Health and Wellness - Duquesne University acknowledges the diversity of its student's social, psychological and personal needs. The university offers free and confidential counseling, as well as adjustment guidance for new students.

• Medical Center – An on-campus clinic is available during term times, and regular health and safety updates online. Health education is available on-campus as well as emergency care and treatment for minor illnesses.

These services are in place to enhance the university experience and in addition to the Students' Union and campus societies, are available year-round.

The admissions team considers each application individually, and considers a broad range of qualifications and entry routes. Graduate admission requirements at Duquesne University vary on a course-by-course basis, and applicants are encouraged to consult the university website for detailed information on their chosen graduate degree program. All applications are submitted online through the application portal.

Undergraduate prospective students are required to submit several specific documents to the University's Admissions Team including:

• High school transcript
• English test score
• Recommendation
• Personal essay

Graduate prospective students are required to submit several specific documents to the university's Admissions Team including:

• Official university transcript
• English test score
• Recommendation (3)
• Personal essay

Graduate application and admission questions should be directed to the graduate department students are applying to.

A degree from Duquesne University is a globally recognized qualification from an institution which cultivates intellectual rigour and critical thinking alongside a solid ethical foundation, applied across the university's impressive range of competitive courses. Duquesne University graduates are highly desired by regional and national employers and are known for their diligence and professional attitude towards work, as well as their people skills and self-awareness.

Students benefit from free access to the university's Center for Career Development, which provides a range of assistance and resources in career support and continued professional development. Students can get help with everything from CV writing support and interview training, to mentorship schemes and employment opportunities. The university also schedules a yearly timetable of workshops and networking events to give its students the best opportunities while still studying.

Graduates become lifetime members of the Duquesne University Alumni Association, connected to their network of over 93,000 alumni and professional associates, working in a wide range of sectors both domestically and internationally. The alumni community can offer valuable insights into industry practice, and options for internships and employment after graduation.

A degree from Duquesne University adds a huge amount of value, giving graduate students a real advantage in the search for graduate employment or further study.

Duquesne University is committed to making higher education available and affordable to students from all economic backgrounds. The university understands that the cost of living independently while moving away from home can be a significant factor when applying for higher education and offers a range of scholarships and financial support options, awarded on both needs-based and merit-based criteria.

International freshmen and transfer students are awarded merit-based scholarship during their time at university. Tuition fee payment plans are also offered, and there is a helpful program of loans, student employment opportunities and needs-based grants, which can be accessed either online or through the university's Financial Services Team. For these reasons, Duquesne University is regularly rated as a best-value university.

The value of an education from the university will pay dividends for years to come, and Duquesne is committed to ensuring the financial stability of its students, in order that they achieve their full academic potential, adding significant value to their university experience and long-term career prospects.