The Duquesne University Quest celebrates key milestones in your journey to becoming a Duquesne Duke! As you complete important steps, you’ll earn digital badges that recognize your progress and engagement.

Badges are awarded automatically as you complete key steps in your journey to becoming a Duquesne Duke, like submitting your application, attending events, or completing surveys. Just keep engaging, and the badges will follow! See below for all of the ways to earn badges:

Start your application Complete your application Submit your test scores Complete your application checklist Be one of the first 100 to sign up for an event Meet with a Duquesne Rep Join a virtual info session Attend a school-based visit Attend a Pittsburgh-themed DUQ visit Connect on ZeeMee Submit Net Price Calculator Sign Up for RaiseMe Submit your AP scores Have a financial planning conversation Submit your housing application or waiver Commit to Duquesne

Submit your application Submit your transcripts Submit a recommendation letter Visit Campus Attend our virtual tour Attend a college fair Attend a DUQ Day Open House Attend a regional reception Apply for a DU Scholarship Submit your FAFSA or CSS Profile Submit your RaiseMe micro-scholarship Submit your STAR transcript Provide parent information Receive your financial aid offer Complete your enrollment checklist Commit to Duquesne within 14 days of acceptance Register and Attend F.A.S.T (Summer Orientation)

You’ll receive a notification email when a badge is awarded. You can also view your badges in your application portal after you apply - just log in and look for the badge section!

Aside from the digital celebration and bragging rights, students who earn badges will receive ‘Burgh Bucks at Orientation! These can be redeemed for fun prizes and giveaways during Orientation activities.

‘Burgh Bucks are special reward “dollars” you’ll receive at Orientation if you’ve earned badges through D.U.Quest. You’ll continue earning ‘Burgh Bucks throughout Orientation and can use them to redeem fun prizes and giveaways during Orientation activities. D.U.Quest helps set you up with ‘Burgh Bucks from the start, just by engaging early and earning badges before you arrive!

No problem! If you think a badge is missing or incorrect, reach out to your Admissions Recruiter. They’ll be happy to help sort it out.

Just keep engaging! Badges are automatically awarded when you complete key steps like submitting documents, attending events, or completing surveys. No extra action needed—just be awesome.

These badges are a fun and motivational way to track your progress. They’re not part of your academic transcript, but they do show your commitment and involvement!

You’ll receive your ‘Burgh Bucks during Orientation Week. Admissions will email you with more information and directions as orientation approaches.

Yes! Badges are awarded for a variety of actions, including post-application activities like submitting documents, attending events, and completing surveys.