View of the Admin Building and chapel

Gussin Spiritan Division of Academic Program

An Invitational Freshman Year Course of University Studies

The Division enrolls students who:

  • Are selected from applicants for admission to Duquesne.

  • Have high school academic achievements that indicate the potential for college success.

  • Have credentials similar to recent graduates of the University.

  • Are willing to work with the Division to assure academic and personal success.

  • Are academically competitive with other Duquesne freshmen.

students of the year

Keys to Spiritan Division Student Success

  • Supportive Faculty
  • Involved Administration
  • Strong Academic Advisement
  • Monitoring of Student Performance
  • Intervention to Prevent Student Failure
  • Cohort Model to Create Community
  • Service Learning Opportunities

Contact or Visit Us

Ground Floor, Administration Building
412.396.6661
412.396.5466 (fax)

Monday to Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to 6  p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gussin Spiritan Division of Academic Programs
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282