Unveiling the Features of the Duquesne University Portal
Duquesne University provides its students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to streamline access to information, resources, and services. Central to this ecosystem are the Duquesne Portal and the Duquesne U App, which act as central hubs for navigating the university's extensive online offerings. This article delves into the key features and functionalities of the Duquesne University Portal, exploring how it enhances the academic and administrative experience for its users.
MultiPass Account: Your Key to Access
The foundation of accessing Duquesne's digital resources is the MultiPass account. This account is automatically created upon acceptance to the University, serving as a unique identifier and gateway to a wide array of online services. It is the key to unlocking the Duquesne Portal and navigating the University's online resources and information.
The Duquesne Portal: A Central Information Hub
The Duquesne Portal is Duquesne's online resources and information portal acting as a centralized point of access for essential university systems, information, and resources. The portal's interface is customizable, allowing users to arrange tiles representing different services and information sources according to their preferences.
Customizing Your Portal Experience
The Duquesne Portal offers a personalized experience through customizable tile arrangements. Users can easily organize the tiles to prioritize the information and services they use most frequently.
To arrange tiles in a web browser, users simply drag and drop them to their desired locations. Once the arrangement is complete, clicking "Done" in the upper right corner saves the changes. The new arrangement will be reflected upon subsequent logins from any internet browser.
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The Duquesne U App offers a similar customization feature for mobile devices. Users can rearrange tiles by holding a tile until it shakes, then dragging and dropping it to the desired location. Saving the changes is done by clicking "Done" in the upper right corner. The updated arrangement will be reflected upon future logins to the app.
A workaround to load the portal on your mobile device via a web browser (i.e.
Duquesne U App: Access on the Go
Complementing the Duquesne Portal is the Duquesne U App, the official mobile application of Duquesne University. Designed for both iOS and Android devices, the app provides convenient access to key information and services for students, prospective students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
App Features and Functionality
The Duquesne U App offers a range of features and functionalities, including:
- Access to key information: Providing quick access to important university news, announcements, and events.
Privacy Considerations
The Duquesne U App collects certain data, some of which may be linked to a user's identity. Data that may be collected and linked to identity includes:
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- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
The app may also collect data that is not linked to a user's identity, such as:
- Location
- Diagnostics Information
Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost is identified as the seller of the app.
Technology Resources and Services
Duquesne University is committed to providing a robust technology environment for its students, faculty, and staff. This includes access to software, hardware, and network resources, as well as support services to ensure a productive and safe computing experience.
Software Availability
Students have access to a wide range of software applications, both on-campus and for personal use.
- Computer Labs: Several computer labs are available across campus, equipped with essential software such as Microsoft Office, SPSS, Adobe Reader, and EndNote.
- Microsoft Office: Students can download Microsoft Office for free on up to five personal computers and mobile devices.
Cloud Storage with Box
Duquesne University provides cloud storage through Box. Box Mobile app allows you to create, view, edit, upload and share content using your mobile device.
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- Box Drive: Employees using a University-managed computer can download Box Drive in Software Center (Windows) or Self-Service (macOS).
- Box Collections: Box Collections lets you organize files and folders that you own or share into logical groupings of your choice.
- Box AI: Box AI is an integrated artificial intelligence feature within the Box platform that helps you summarize, generate, and extract insights from your stored content.
Printing Services
Students receive a print quota of $90, which renews yearly in July.
Network Access
Wireless internet access is available in all campus buildings and in many outdoor areas.
Security and Responsible Use
Duquesne promotes a safe computing environment for its students, faculty and staff, emphasizing the appropriate use of Duquesne's technology environment.
Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
To enhance security, Duquesne utilizes Duo MFA. You can enroll devices in Duo MFA by visiting duq.edu/duo.
Additional Resources
Duquesne University offers various resources to support users in navigating the portal and utilizing available technology services. Looking for PDF guides?
Computer Sales
Duquesne has a monthly used computer sale.
Streaming Devices
Duquesne supports streaming devices, such as Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation and Roku.
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