These examinations are available in various subject areas in the liberal arts and sciences. A Challenge Examination is available for many University courses not covered by CLEP, and it is offered through the appropriate academic unit. This Center provides off-campus, working adult students with learning resources accessible to them anytime, whether they are at home, at work, or on the road. Resources include test-taking, studying and research strategies as well as writing and grammar assistance. Each class in the Saturday program has an instructor and a teaching assistant.
Teaching assistants are an essential resource.
They are accessible to students outside of class and often provide study sessions. Mentors New students in the Saturday program may find it helpful to have a mentor to assist them as they enter the program. 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.