Admitted Students

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Welcome, Duke Class of 2029!

This page is a resource for admitted students and their families, where you will find essential links and updates below for the Class of 2029.

Please be aware that this is not a restricted page, is visible to the public, and is not indicative of anyone’s admission status.

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EVENTS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS & FAMILIES

The Duke community is eager to connect with students admitted in both Early and Regular Decision. You will have the chance to learn about Duke and engage with current students, faculty, and staff virtually and in person through admitted-student programming. These events will allow you to begin your lifelong journey with the Duke community.

EVENT INFORMATION

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Friday, April 11, 2025, for a one-day Im a Blue Devil! Day program, especially for enrolling Early Decision and Questbridge students and two guests.

I’m a Blue Devil Day
Friday, April 11, 2025
Duke University, Durham, NC

Registration will open in March. Watch your email and student portal for more information about the program and how to register!

We look forward to sharing with you Duke’s energy and community spirit, as well as the breadth and depth of academic and co-curricular opportunities available to Duke students. Meet your classmates and other Duke students and learn about:

  • Academic programs in Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and the Pratt School of Engineering
  • Signature opportunities like Focus, DukeEngage, Bass Connections, Undergraduate Research and more
  • QuadEx and the first-year experience
  • East and West Campus tours

Questions? Please email BLUEDEVILDAYS@DUKE.EDU or call 919-684-3214.

Visitor Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate in our events, please contact Idella Hackett at UNDERGRAD-ADMISSIONS@DUKE.EDU or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

*Dates for Regular Decision Blue Devil Days and Cultural Affinity programs will be announced in late March, at the time of Regular Decision release.

LODGING INFORMATION

Please feel free to visit the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau for additional hotel options.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 490-0999
washingtondukeinn.com

JB Duke Hotel
230 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
(919) 660-6400
jbdukehotel.com

Room blocks have been reserved at the following hotels:

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
2306 Elba Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-3111
Book here

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham
2800 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(984) 900-2700
Book here

FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS

Financial Support Advising
Tuesday, December 17
7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Access link available in awards letter

Early Decision Admitted StudentZoom Party!
Tuesday, December 17
8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Access link sent via email

We will share more details via email—stay tuned!

FOR FAMILIES

Financial Support Advising
Tuesday, December 17
7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Access link available in awards letter

We will share more details via email—stay tuned!

Confirm Your Enrollment

Are you ready to make it official? Log in to your portal today.

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Make Duke Possible

Duke remains committed to making all students’ education affordable.

Financial Support

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Move In Day

August 16, 2025

New Student Orientation

August 2025

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MAKING DUKE POSSIBLE


ARRIVING AND THRIVING AT DUKE


LEARN. ENGAGE. CONNECT.

HOW DO I ENROLL?

Are you ready to make it official? Log into your portal today.

HOW DO I VISIT CAMPUS?

Campus Tour

Led by a student tour guide, our outdoor walking tours last about 90 minutes. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and hear why we love our vibrant community. In the event of severe weather or lightning, tours could be canceled or delayed. While on campus, visitors are expected to adhere to the UNIVERSITY VISITOR POLICIES.

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR

If you cannot visit us for Blue Devil Days but plan to visit campus Monday – Friday in April, please email us in advance if campus tours are full so that we may accommodate you. Visitors may download the Duke Admissions Tour app, now available for iPhone and Android users.

Connecting with Faculty

If you would like to speak with a faculty member in a particular department or program, we encourage you to contact them directly. Click here for majors/programs in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences or click here for the Pratt School of Engineering.

Visitor Accommodation Requests

Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate in our virtual or in-person events, don’t hesitate to contact Idella Hackett at undergrad-admissions@duke.edu or 919-684-3214 at least 7-10 days before your event.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT DUKE WITHOUT VISITING CAMPUS?

Live Virtual Information Session

Join us for a 45-minute virtual information session led by a Duke Admissions Officer. You’ll learn about academic opportunities, student life, admissions + financial aid process, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions.

REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

Live Virtual Campus Tour

Our virtual tours offer an opportunity to visit campus from the comfort of your own home. Presented in real-time by a current student ambassador, our hour-long virtual visits guide you through popular spots on campus, including both East and West Campuses.

SCHEDULE A LIVE VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR

Live Virtual Pratt School of Engineering Campus Tour

Interested in engineering? Join current students to explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students. Held on Tuesdays, each tour lasts 60 minutes; registration is required.

SCHEDULE A LIVE VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR

I have questions about my need-based financial aid package. Whom should I contact?

Check out this FAQ or email finaid@duke.edu.

HOW DO I SEND FINAL TEST SCORES?

Send us your official test scores no later than June 15, 2025. Duke’s test codes are 5156 (SAT) and 3088 (ACT). If you received an application fee waiver, we will accept scores from your counselor in place of official scores.

Test-optional students may skip this step.

HOW DO I SEND MY FINAL SCHOOL REPORT?

We will accept Final School Reports through the Common or Coalition Application or submitted by counselors/school officials via email. Final School Reports are due in July 2025 or upon high school graduation.

WHAT CREDIT CAN I GET FOR AP AND IB COURSES?

Duke University awards a limited amount of course credit and advanced placement on the basis of scores earned on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and pre-matriculation college course work. However, course credit and advanced placement are not granted until the student has been admitted and until the official reports are received and evaluated by our Registrar’s Office. Since this process is handled outside the Admissions Office, a credit evaluation cannot be made until the student arrives on campus. For more information, visit admissions.duke.edu/college-prep.

CAN YOU PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT VISAS?

We will process I-20s as usual in the hope that international students will be able to secure visas and enter the United States.

MY (AP/IB/A LEVEL AND OTHER NATIONAL EXAMS) HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. HOW WILL DUKE ASSESS MY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE?

For admissions purposes, we will accept final school reports in lieu of these exams. Pass/fail grades are fine. We do not yet know about any changes for placement or credit.

IF MY FAMILY’S FINANCIAL SITUATION HAS CHANGED AND I WILL NOW NEED FINANCIAL AID IN ORDER TO ATTEND DUKE, IS THERE A PROCESS FOR THIS?

We are not able to offer need-based aid to foreign citizens unless they indicated they were seeking aid in their admissions applications. For those students eligible for need-based aid, we continue to be committed to meeting full demonstrated need for all four years of their undergraduate education, even if the amount of that need changes while students are at Duke. If you have questions about your financial aid award, please contact Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Financial Support via email at finaid@duke.edu.

DOES DUKE HAVE A "GAP YEAR" OR DEFERRED ENROLLMENT POLICY?

As you prepare for college, you may want to explore other interests such as personal and professional development, religious or mission work, travel, or required military service. If your gap year, or “deferred enrollment,” is approved and you adhere to the gap year conditions, we hold your place in the following year’s class. Students who defer their enrollment are expected to enroll at Duke at the end of their gap year.

Duke offers two options for students who plan to defer their enrollment: the Duke Gap Year Program, a selective program that offers community and the possibility of funding to support eligible gap year experiences, and independent gap years.

Note: In general, Duke students do a one-year gap, but depending on the request, we can approve up to two years.

To request a gap year/deferred enrollment:

  • Enroll at Duke University through your student portal (no deposit required).
  • Apply to the Duke Gap Year Program or request an independent gap year on your student portal. The forms will open in the spring.

If Participant’s request for a gap year is approved, Participant must agree to the following Terms and Conditions, and Participant’s parent/guardian must acknowledge that Participant has agreed to these Terms and Conditions and to support Participant in doing so:

  • Participant will not apply for admission as a degree-seeking student to any other college or university during the remainder of this year or during the coming year.
  • Participant will not enroll as a full-time student or degree-seeking student at another college or university during your gap year.
  • If Participant chooses to take any college courses for Duke credit, Participant understands and acknowledges that Duke will only recognize the credits in accordance with relevant Duke policies.
  • Participant will not enroll in a post-graduate program at a secondary school.
  • Participant will abide by the Conditions of Application that Participant agreed to when Participant applied to Duke and the conditions contained in Participant’s letter of admission to Duke.
  • Participant is required to maintain high standards of academic performance and personal behavior in and out of school, as mentioned in the letter of admission to Duke University. This includes abiding by our Community Standard.
  • If there is any change in the information Participant provided in Participant’s application to Duke—including any academic, personal, disciplinary, or legal matters—Participant agrees to contact the Duke admissions office within 48 hours.

You can learn more about gap year options on our website.

WHAT IS THE DUKE GAP YEAR PROGRAM?

Students who wish to participate in Duke’s intentional gap year community are invited to apply to the Duke Gap Year Program. All DGYP applicants may request from $5,000 to $15,000 in funding toward eligible gap year activities. Those with financial need may be eligible for up to $25,000, with exact totals depending on level of financial need. DGYP participants must adhere to the gap year conditions and fulfill a few other requirements, including but not limited to contributions to the DGYP blog and Instagram account. Applications open in the spring.

Remember: if you do not apply or are not admitted to the DGYP, you can still request an independent gap year on your student portal.

READ MORE ABOUT THE DUKE GAP YEAR PROGRAM

You may email us at undergrad-admissions@duke.edu, or for urgent matters call us at 919-684-3214.

This information is accurate as of 12/14/24.