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Applying to Duke: How To Apply

The application process can sometimes feel like a maze of forms, personal statements, and test scores. So we've tried to make the process as clear as possible. We want to give you the chance to tell us about yourself in the most straightforward and effective way, allowing you more time to focus on why you would be a valuable addition to the Duke community.

Duke uses the Common Application or the Universal College Application plus the Duke Student Supplement. You may submit the Duke Student Supplement before or with the Common Application or the Universal College Application, and you should include your non-refundable $75 application fee (payable to Duke University) or fee waiver request with the form. You can apply either on paper or on-line. Click on the tabs below for more information about each application method. Please note that all changes and updates to the application must be made in writing. You may send a letter (or fax) which includes your full name, address, date of birth, and high school to the address below.

The Duke Application The Common Application Application Essay Ooptioonal Artistic Material

If you prefer to submit the Common Application or the Universal College Application to us on paper, you can download the forms from the Common Application Web site or the Universal College Application Web site or from the links below. Paper versions are also available in high school guidance offices.

In addition to the Common Application or the Universal College Application, we require the Duke Student Supplement. You can download this form below.

You may submit the Duke Student Supplement before or with the Common Application or the Universal College Application, and you should include your non-refundable $75 application fee (made payable to Duke University) or fee waiver request with the form. Please note that we do not accept credit card payment by telephone. When you complete the Duke Student Supplement, be sure to indicate the college (Trinity College of Arts and Sciences or the Pratt School of Engineering) to which you are applying.

If you are applying Early Decision, be sure to complete the Early Decision information at the end of the Duke Student Supplement. Also, your counselor or advisor should submit your first quarter grades to us. You can download Duke’s First Quarter Grade Report below. You should complete the student portion of the report, and then give it to your counselor or advisor.

Be sure to follow all Duke application deadlines as you submit the Common Application or the Universal College Application and supplement, and be sure to keep copies of all the forms you submit.

If you have exceptional talent in art, dance, music, theater, photography, or film/video/digital, you may submit Duke’s Optional Artistic Material form along with your supplementary material.

Click on the links below to download the application and supplementary forms.

If you have any questions or problems associated with our downloadable supplements, please click here.

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