r/Duquesne May 01 '25

Welcome new students!

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Welcome to Duquesne University's home on Reddit!

Please feel free to use this post as a bulletin board for all your questions! Wonder about housing? Classes? Clubs? The great city of Pittsburgh?

Ask here! Go Dukes!


r/Duquesne May 01 '25

Post this flyer! Please!

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Hi Dukes!

It's been so great to see the community here grow recently, and we'd like to keep that going. The more people are here, the more useful this forum becomes.

Towards that end, I've created this flyer to advertise our community!

Please help us out by printing and posting around campus! Feel free to print in black and white of course -- I've tried to make it high contrast so that it will look ok that way.

I realize a PDF would probably be better for printing, but it's much easier to share images on Reddit, so so be it. If this is a problem for you please let me know.


r/Duquesne 4d ago

Old Logic Course Name

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My grandfather went to Duquesne in the late 50s and we both had to take a logic course but he said it wasn’t called logic then. If anyone has potential ideas it would be a great help. He said he hasn’t been able to think of it for years.


r/Duquesne 10d ago

Info on bus commute from Crafton to Downtown

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Hi 👋🏽 Incoming grad student currently out of state apartment hunting like crazy before August rolls in.
I'm back at it again this time to ask about the Western part of the city.

If anyone has experience living in Crafton/the Western side and taking a bus to campus/downtown:

What is the commute like from Crafton?
Seems like there are a number of bus lines to choose from, which would you say is the most reliable and/or less lengthy ride? Least reliable and/or longest ride?
How are the buses at rush hours? Crowded? Longer commutes than estimated?
Any hidden pros/cons to living in Crafton/the West despite the majority of my daily activities being downtown? Am I crazy for looking this far out?

Would you recommend the Western side of the city for apartments for a student relying on public transportation or should I prioritize looking elsewhere?

I don't mind long commutes (to a point) but I do need reliability and consistency so I'm trying to get a sense of that by getting as much on the ground info as I can. Any help is appreciated!


r/Duquesne 12d ago

Info on the 51/51L Bus and Red Line T needed for new grad student

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Hi all! I'm an incoming grad student without a car virtually apartment hunting from out of state.

I'm currently entertaining the idea of signing with a place out in Carrick bordering Brentwood with the 51/51L bus as the only transit to downtown, about 51 minutes per the Transit App. Another place that I am considering is in Dormont very close to the Red Line (though I like this place a little less despite it being closer). But the Dormont commute is not that much better from what I can tell, hitting about 45min per the Transit App.
Every other listing so far has been a bust or does not meet my criteria- and I've been searching since April! You can imagine my desperation.

I am feeling so conflicted because I like the Carrick apartment! It's clean and not years old, the rent is exactly what I can afford (which has been ridiculously hard to find), the neighborhood has some nearby groceries/convenience stores that are close to my cultural background, it seems like a cozy quiet spot, and I honestly don't mind long commutes. Long commutes are fine BUT inconsistency, uncertainty, and the high chance of being late are not.

I have been trying to research this bus line specifically and the Red Line but I keep getting mixed reviews about whether the 51 and 51L are consistent with their lateness/on-timeness and whether the Red Line is always delayed/under construction/using shuttles.

TLDR: Is the ~51min commute on the 51/51L from Carrick/Brentwood to campus worth it to live in a decent apartment at a good affordable rent?
Or will the chaos of the buses and commute cause me a greater headache and make me wish I paid more/lowered my living standards to be closer to campus?
Are the buses consistently late/early or is it a coin toss?
Are the 51/51L commute times typically longer/unreliably variable?
Is it a bad idea to rely on the 51 buses as my only transportation to downtown aside from infrequent rideshares/carpooling? If I go with Dormont, is it a bad idea to rely solely on the Red Line?
Is the Red Line more overall reliable than the bus routes?
Should I avoid this entirely by only focusing on listings in the east, even if they don't meet my criteria?

Thanks if you read and answer this post, much appreciated!!


r/Duquesne 21d ago

Duquesne portal help

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Hey, I need help registering my classes on either the phone app or the website, can someone walk me through how to do it? Thanks!


r/Duquesne 24d ago

FAST?

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Is fast really that worth it? I know it is optional but is it worth going or am I not going to miss out on anything?


r/Duquesne Jun 22 '26

Starting over at 42: Moving to Pittsburgh for grad school.

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Hi everyone,

I never thought that at this moment in my life I would be starting over.

I am a 42-year old woman moving to Pittsburgh this fall to begin a graduate program at Duquesne University. This has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I finally decided to take the leap.

I will be living on a limited budget and I will not have a car, so I would greatly appreciate advice on: • Safe neighborhoods • Affordable apartments or housing options • Public transportation • Cost of living • Anything you wish you had known before moving to Pittsburgh Starting over at 42 feels both exciting and intimidating, but I believe it is never too late to pursue a dream.

Thank you


r/Duquesne Jun 13 '26

Areas to live as a grad student?

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Got accepted into duq for law school. Not entirely sure if I’m attending, but visiting the city and some apartments soon just to get an idea. What are some good areas where grad students live (preferably law students, but doesn’t matter a whole lot)? I’ve heard of shadyside and squirrel hill, I liked some apartments in the latter, but wasn’t really liking anything in shadyside. I also love city living and being in downtown, but wasn’t sure if any students lived there? I’ve also heard there aren’t any grocery stores downtown which is a bummer, but is driving to different neighborhoods doable for that?


r/Duquesne Jun 10 '26

School Supplies

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I am going to be a freshman. What kind of school supplies will I need? Like is it better to get a computer or ipad or both. should i have notebooks?


r/Duquesne Jun 07 '26

THE AFTERS AT 34 UXOR WAY

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Pull up


r/Duquesne Jun 03 '26

Need Advice Regarding PHD Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology program

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My friend is planning to do a PHD in Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology here in their school of Pharmacy. Any PHD grads or people who are doing Phd here could you tell me how the experience is and is it worth it ? How are the facilities and what about the tuition or stipend how much do u get and all can you please tell me in detail and if it is worth it or not to go here for a PHD.


r/Duquesne Jun 01 '26

Housing for Grad Students

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hello I am a 22 y/o female, recently got into the MBS program at the Duquesne COM.

I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on housing for graduate students or if anyone knows of any group mes/other forums for finding roommates?

I want to be as close to campus as possible and in a safe area. Something that’s marketed for graduate students or young professionals and fairly priced would be ideal.

Thanks for any info


r/Duquesne May 30 '26

Power center summer hours

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So what are the summer hours for the gym here? Because what is listed on the website is not true as I have tried to go at night around 8 pm and during the weekends midday


r/Duquesne May 19 '26

Looking for female roommate(s) from August 2026 to August 2027

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Hi everyone! I’m an incoming Second Degree BSN student at Duquesne for the Fall and I’m looking for 1–2 female roommate(s) for off-campus housing near Duquesne. I have a few places in mind that are near campus.

Also, if anyone is looking for a roomie and already has a place please HMU! I’m hoping to find a safe, clean, and reasonably priced place, ideally furnished, with a manageable commute to campus. My budget is around $700–800/month including utilities.

A little about me: I am 24F, Psychology graduate. I’m clean, respectful, study-focused, and looking for a peaceful living environment since the program will be pretty intense. I’d love to live with someone who is also communicative and responsible.

Bonus if you’re also in nursing/healthcare or if you’ll have a car and might be open to coordinating rides for groceries/clinicals, I’d be happy to contribute for gas. But that’s not required!

Please comment or DM me if you’re also looking for housing or know of anyone who is!


r/Duquesne May 07 '26

Roomate

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I’m transferring to Duquesne in the fall and am looking for a roomate. I’m a girl, and class of 2029 and a nursing major. I’ll be living in towers too. Hmu!


r/Duquesne May 04 '26

DUQCOM Roommate

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r/Duquesne May 04 '26

Sublease

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Lease Takeover - Southside (earliest move in June 1st, lease runs through Jun 30 2027)

  • 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath
  • $1675/mo, flat rate water fee $50/mo electric $150/mo
  • In-unit laundry + full kitchen + central AC/heat
  • ~2 min from bus stop, 51/54c 25 min ride to Duquesne
  • Short walk from the T
  • Close to Giant Eagle, Aldi, Southside Works

dm with any questions!


r/Duquesne May 01 '26

NROTC

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Hi, I’m an incoming freshman and am going to be in the NROTC unit. I saw the host school was Carnegie Mellon University and was wondering if I was gonna have to travel to another campus to get to those classes. If so should I get a car? I currently live in California and was wondering what I’m gonna need when I get there.


r/Duquesne May 01 '26

NROTC

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Hi, I’m an incoming freshman and am going to be in the NROTC unit. I saw the host school was Carnegie Mellon University and was wondering if I was gonna have to travel to another campus to get to those classes. If so should I get a car? I currently live in California and was wondering what I’m gonna need when I get there.


r/Duquesne Apr 29 '26

Recommended meal plan as a freshman?

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What would you recommend? I see platinum, gold, silver, bronze, and super. I would likely use quite a few flex dollars and a decent amount swipes too.

Which one is the cheapest? It’s weird how it’s not listing the prices on the housing application.


r/Duquesne Apr 29 '26

Duquesne Gyms

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How are the Gyms at duquesne? I love weightlifting and wondering if i’d need to get a gym membership elsewhere or if the gyms there are good enough.


r/Duquesne Apr 29 '26

Freshman roommate process

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What’s the best way to find a roommate? Through the Duquesne portal? Through Zeeme?


r/Duquesne Apr 28 '26

Gaming in dorms

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I’m an incoming freshman and i was wondering if it would be possible to play video games with relatively low ping on campus. Are there ethernets in the dorms? and not is there anything i can do to strengthen my connections for pc gaming


r/Duquesne Apr 20 '26

Music audition

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I’ve recently committed to Duquesne and am planning on double majoring in business and music tech and seen there is an audition for it and was wondering what I would do for it if I was using daw as my main instrumental