Housing and Dining Options
Campus Dining
Commuter and resident students can enjoy numerous places to eat on campus. Details can be found at DU Dining Services.
Living on Campus
Duquesne’s Residency Policy requires that freshmen and sophomores live on campus or with a parent or guardian. First year residential students are not permitted to have a car on campus.
Duquesne residence halls are known as Living Learning Centers.
Freshmen receive their room assignments in July. For upper class students, room registration is held each spring by lottery. Any student who has an outstanding balance on his or her student account will not be able to get a lottery number.
Part of the college experience is learning how to live with and respect others. It is inevitable that conflicts may arise among roommates. However, these conflicts can usually be resolved through direct communication and honesty. For guidelines or more information, see the Residence Life Handbook. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life.
Living Off Campus
Many upper class students live in off-campus apartments in neighborhoods close to the University.
Advantages:
- More independence, freedom, privacy and space
- May be quieter with fewer distractions
- Ability to develop a rental/credit history
- Private bedroom and bath
- Able to cook their own meals
Disadvantages:
- Can become disconnected from the University
- Must have transportation to classes
- Monthly utilities/cable/internet bills
- Have to cook their own meals
- Concerns with safety & surroundings
Many students choose to live in the following neighborhoods
The Office of Commuter Affairs assists students in their search for off-campus apartments and guides them to transportation options. Located on the first floor of the Duquesne Union, the office has many programs and services for commuting students and their families.
Remember, Duquesne’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct still applies no matter where a student lives.
