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Your Pathway to Duquesne?
Direct Transfer:
Your pathway to Duquesne University
We are thrilled to extend an admission offer to Verto participants who meet our outlined eligibility requirements. This unique opportunity provides a global, transformative learning experience designed to help you begin your college journey on a high note. The curriculum encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, setting the stage for success at the Duquesne campus.
2.5 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct Transfer Program Work?
Earn guaranteed admission to Verto’s Direct Transfer Partner Colleges through Verto’s free Partner Application.
Each Direct Transfer Partner has specific requirements for students to earn guaranteed admission through their Verto experience. If a college sparks your interest, but you’re worried about meeting their requirements for the Direct Transfer Guarantee, don’t be discouraged. While these partners offer conditional admission by meeting their specific Direct Transfer requirements, many also conduct a holistic and comprehensive review of applicants. Colleges are always looking to identify academically promising students who enhance their campus communities.
At Duquesne, students gain the professional confidence, impressive experience, and powerful networks they need to get a running start on a meaningful career.
Duquesne is recognized nationally for academics, outcomes and value, including as a best value university, as well as recognized by Forbes as a Best Value and Money Magazine as a Best College for Your Money. Additionally, Niche awarded Duquesne an A+ for location and an A- for Value for 2023. Students are a community of approximately 8,500 students who represent diverse cultural, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds from every state and 50 countries.
Students take classes on a park-like campus next to downtown Pittsburgh. Students also enjoy walking to Pittsburgh’s cultural district, sports stadiums, shopping, dining and parks. Students can choose from more than 275 student organizations, clubs, and intramurals. More than thirty-five study abroad programs are available, including Duquesne campuses in Rome and Dublin. Drawing on our 140-year Catholic Spiritan heritage, we promise you an education that’s exactly what you need, and more than you could ever have imagined.
"Study abroad, international service projects and other global content and student experiences are woven into a Duquesne education. This new partnership with Verto education aligns well with Duquesne and is another great extension of the global opportunities - and the globally-minded education - available at Duquesne."
-Dr. David Dausey, Executive Vice President and Provost
Duquesne Students Are:
Prepared
Inspired
Engaged
5,110
undergraduate student body
13:1
student to faculty ratio
#56
in the nation for best value school
#4
service rank among Pennsylvania universities
Duquesne is an AACSB accredited school; less than 5 percent of the nation has this accreditation. The AACSB accreditation is recognized as a global mark of distinction.
ACADEMICS
Duquesne’s ten schools offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. We’re ready with an education that’s everything you need—and more than you imagine. At Duquesne, you’ll get a running start on a meaningful career. Top programs include:
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Duquesne? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Students are matched with a Success Coach to help support your transition to campus. Students that matriculate to Duquesne in the fall semester will also participate in a Transfer Orientation.
FINANCES
When you apply for admission as a transfer student we will evaluate the number of credits completed, program of study and GPA to determine your academic scholarship.
Transfer students should submit or update their FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. Pennsylvania residents should also consider completing the application for the PA State Grant. Duquesne offers a matching financial aid award to PA State Grant recipients.
STUDENT LIFE
At Duquesne, we believe an education is about those moments that move you to a new and clearer vantage point – both in and out of the classroom. Here, you’ll become part of a tight-knit community as you study, work and socialize with fellow students, forming strong bonds and lifelong friendships. Whether you enjoy coordinating events, participating in campus governance, sports clubs or community engagement activities, there is something for everyone!
You have access to some of the best views in Pittsburgh, set right on our campus! You also have access to a variety of amenities to help you learn, grow and expand your horizons. More information on housing can be found here.
Education is about those moments that move you to a new and clearer vantage point—both in terms of what you’re studying and the larger world. Duquesne University provides study abroad opportunities where you’ll discover new possibilities in your major and the perspective you need to make a bigger impact in your profession and the people it serves.
How to Apply to Duquesne
1
Enroll with Verto Education and Start College Abroad
Apply today or reach out to a member of our Admissions Team to begin your journey with Verto.
2
Gather All Required Documentation
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Official college transcripts if applicable
3
Work with your Academic Success Coordinator
Once you have arrived at your Verto Program location, work with your Academic Success Coordinator to compile your documents and prepare and submit your Verto Partner Application.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, 1 semester, 12 credits, and earn a grade of C or better in all courses.
The following programs do not fall under the Direct Transfer Guarantee, however students are encouraged to apply through the Verto Partner Application for Holistic Review and additional documents may be required upon request:
- Music (requires an audition)
- Nursing* and other health science programs
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
*Nursing is a fall-start only program, but students may pursue an internal transfer to Nursing after one semester on-campus. Students interested in Nursing are encouraged to take at least one science course during their Verto experience, preferably Biology.
Verto participants are not eligible for the Physician assistant program.
Yes! Duquesne welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Duquesne-specific questions, you can connect with Joseph Giuffre, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Duquesne.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Duquesne. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Any pre-Verto college transcripts
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
You’re able to work with your Verto Care Team to defer your conditional admission for up to one semester as long as you continue to meet the GPA requirements.
Study abroad, international service projects and other global content and student experiences are woven into a Duquesne education. This new partnership with Verto education aligns well with Duquesne and is another great extension of the global opportunities - and the globally-minded education - available at Duquesne
Dr. David Dausey
Executive Vice President and Provost
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