Mentors are current Saturday students who donate their time by assisting new adult students in the accelerated program. Mentors can assist in a variety of ways including moral support, course suggestions and ideas for success within the program. Adult Transition Seminar Adult Transition Seminar, or ATS, is a course specially designed to prepare incoming adult students for the academic challenges they will encounter in Duquesne University's accelerated Saturday program. ATS provides adult students with enhanced skills in areas such as writing, time management, and critical thinking. Each student is assigned an academic advisor.
Advisors assist with transfer courses, course selection and other academic issues.
Advisors are accessible to students on Saturdays as well as by phone and e-mail. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. The School has a full office staff Monday through Saturday. Usually led by teaching assistants, these evening sessions provide students the opportunity to ask additional questions and prepare for exams. Online Courses A variety of courses are offered online.