View of the Admin Building and chapel

Freshman Advisement Summer Transition (FAST)

July 14 to 17, 2009

Ease your transition to life as a new student at Duquesne University by spending a day on campus at the FAST program.

All new students, particularly those in the local Pittsburgh area, are invited. This program is not mandatory. Please attend one of the two days offered for your prospective school. 

* Registration Has Now Ended *

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 or Thursday, July 16, 2009

School of Business

School of Natural & Environmental Sciences

School of Health Sciences

School of Education

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 or Friday, July 17, 2009

School of Liberal Arts

School of Pharmacy

School of Nursing

School of Music

View the FAST schedule of events.

At FAST, you can spend a day on campus to:
  • Learn from our Support Services professionals: Ask questions about... health services, financial aid, tuition deferment, safety and security and student activities. 
  • Take placement exams, specifically for:
    • Education majors working on math certification
    • Liberal Arts students and Education majors for language placement exams
  • Attend presentations about
    • Computer and technology services
    • Student housing and resident life
    • Services and social activities for commuter students
    • Freshman orientation 
  • Have your ID picture taken
  • Open your personal checking account through the campus branch of PNC bank.
  • Attend the Technology Expo sponsored by the Computer Store (technology consultants will be on hand to help).
  •  Review textbooks at the University bookstore