Admitted Students

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Welcome, Duke Class of 2028!

This page is a resource for admitted students and their families, where you will find essential links and updates below for the Class of 2028.

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.

To register for these events and to get the most up-to-date information, please visit your Choose Duke! portal here.

BLUE DEVIL DAYS INFORMATION

We hope you join us for Blue Devil Days on April 18, 19, or 22, 2024. During our events, you will have the opportunity to hear from our outstanding faculty, connect with current students, and get to know fellow future Blue Devils. We can’t wait to share our community with you!

Registration for Blue Devil Days is available for you and up to two guests. Please register for one day only. We encourage you to book early to ensure your preferred date is available. Please do not make travel plans until you have registered to attend and received a registration confirmation.

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Blue Devil Day
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Duke University, Durham, NC

Blue Devil Day
Friday, April 19, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Duke University, Durham, NC

Blue Devil Day
Monday, April 22, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Duke University, Durham, NC

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 virtual events, please contact Idella Hackett at UNDERGRAD-ADMISSIONS@DUKE.EDU or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

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

VIRTUAL EVENT SCHEDULE

We hope you join us for virtual programs that will introduce you to life at Duke. During our events, you will have the opportunity to hear from our outstanding faculty, connect with current students, and get to know fellow future Blue Devils.

For event access, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Our virtual events require no registration. We hope you’ll attend as many as you are able. Some events will be recorded, and links to recordings will be posted in the portal.

All events will be held in Eastern Time. If you are in a different time zone, you can calculate when the webinar will begin using a time zone converter.

Welcome Party for Students
Saturday, March 30
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Affording Duke
Monday, April 1
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Welcome to Duke Address for Students and Families
Thursday, April 4
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Parent Panel
Sunday, April 7
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The Focus Program
Monday, April 8
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Gap Year Opportunities
Tuesday, April 9
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Exploring Beyond Duke with Global Education
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Academic Support at Duke
Thursday, April 11
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Residence Life & QuadEx
Monday, April 15
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Participant 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 events, please contact Idella Hackett at UNDERGRAD-ADMISSIONS@DUKE.EDU or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

DukeLIFE INFORMATION

Approximately 20% of Duke undergraduates are the first in their families to attend a 4-year college or come to Duke from limited-income backgrounds.

Join current Duke students online and on campus in collaboration with DukeLIFE to learn more about what it’s like to be a first-generation college student and/or low-income student at Duke and in Durham. Families are encouraged to attend as well.

If you are interested in receiving information about the first-generation college and/or low-income (1GLI) community at Duke, please click the opt-in check box in your Choose Duke! Portal. Please note, you may receive 1GLI-related communications from Duke Undergraduate Admissions, but your information will not be shared outside of the admissions office.

Virtual DukeLIFE events will be held Monday, April 8 – Thursday, April 11, 2024. In-person events will be held Thursday, April 19; Friday, April 20; or Monday, April 22, 2024.

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Questions? Email Beverly Rudolph, Administrative Coordinator. Phone: 919-684-2886

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

VIRTUAL EVENTS

For event access, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

All events will be held in Eastern Time. If you are in a different time zone, you can calculate when the webinar will begin using a time zone converter.

@DukeLIFEOffice Student Instagram Takeovers
April 8-12
All week

Real Talk with Current LIFE students
Monday, April 8
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The Value of a Duke Degree: Recent Alumni Panel
Tuesday, April 9
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Parents Weigh In
Wednesday, April 10
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Financial Aid Information Session for 1GLI Students
Thursday, April 11
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Remember: DukeLIFE events take place during Blue Devil Days. Be sure to register for Blue Devil Days in the Choose Duke! Portal and indicate your interest in the DukeLIFE Events section on the registration form.

Blue Devil Days Tabling
April 18, 19, or 22
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Bryan Center
West Campus, Duke University

Observe Class with a LIFE Student
April 18, 19, or 22
Duke University

DukeLIFE Student Panel
April 18 in Old Chemistry 116
April 19 in Gross Hall 103
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
West Campus, Duke University

DukeLIFE Dinner
April 18 in Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall basement (“GA DownUnder”)
April 19 & 22 in Marketplace, Upper East Side Room
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
East Campus, Duke University
* Register for DukeLIFE dinner when you register for Blue Devil Days

AAPI SHOWCASE INFORMATION

The Asian/American Pacific Islander Showcase will be held Thursday, April 19; Friday, April 20; or Monday, April 22, 2024.

Join current and prospective students to learn more about the Asian/American Pacific Islander community at Duke. This Showcase includes several opportunities to connect with current students and other members of the Duke community. This event is for students only.

Questions? Email Mary Dragich, Staff Assistant. Phone: 919-684-0187

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

AAPI SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

Remember: AAPI events take place during Blue Devil Days. Be sure to register for Blue Devil Days in the Choose Duke! Portal and indicate your interest in the AAPI Events section on the registration form.

AAPI Lunch & Learn Session
April 18, 19, or 22
11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Marketplace
East Campus, Duke University
* Register for lunch when you register for Blue Devil Days


BASE Space Open House

April 18, 19, or 22
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Bryan Center, Lower-Level, Room 037A
West Campus, Duke University

Asian/Pacific Studies Institute presents: “Sura: A Love Song”
Thursday, April 18
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Richard White Lecture Hall, Room 107
East Campus, Duke University
*For more information about this film screening, please visit the Asian/Pacific Studies Institute website.

BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

The Black Student Alliance Invitational (BSAI) events will be held Wednesday, April 17 – Friday, April 19, 2024.

Join the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and the Black Student Alliance for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our diverse Black community. This event is for students only.

Experience Duke firsthand with students from Duke’s Black Affinity organizations, such as the Black Student Alliance, DukeAFRICA, National Society of Black Engineers, Black in Business, Students of the Caribbean Association, United in Praise, Duke Ethiopian Transnational Association, Black Men/Women Union, National Panhellenic Council, and more!

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Questions? Email Cassidy Mills, Assistant Director. Phone: 919-684-0157

Visitor Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations in order to participate in our online webinar-style event, please contact Idella Hackett at undergrad-admissions@duke.edu or (919) 684-3214 in advance of your participation.

BSAI SCHEDULE

Arrival & Registration
Wednesday, April 17
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
Flowers Building, West Campus

Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, April 17
Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
West Campus

Drop-In Hours for the Financial Aid Office
Thursday, April 18
West Campus

Getting What You Came For: Trinity Resources and Opportunities Panel
Thursday, April 18
West Campus

NSBE STEM Panel and Tour of Engineering Facilities
Thursday, April 18
Engineering Quad, West Campus

Lunch with the Lou
Thursday, April 18
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
Flowers Building, West Campus

“What’s the Real Deal?” Student Panel
Thursday, April 18
Physics 128, West Campus

DukeLIFE Student Panel
Thursday, April 18
Old Chemistry 116, West Campus

Black Affinity Group and Resource Expo
Thursday, April 18
West Campus

Food Truck Rodeo & NPHC Stroll Showcase
Thursday, April 18
East Campus

Black Student Alliance Bash
Thursday, April 18
Scharf Hall, West Campus

Movie Night
Thursday, April 18
Few Quad, West Campus

Faculty/Staff Mixer
Friday, April 19
West Campus

LATINX STUDENT RECRUITMENT WEEKEND INFORMATION

Latinx Student Recruitment Weekend (LSRW) will be held Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Join us for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our diverse Latinx community. This event is for students only; LSRW attendees do not need to register for Blue Devil Days on April 19.

Experience Duke firsthand with our outstanding students from across the country, meet engaging faculty who will teach your classes, tour our facilities, and learn more about our specific Latinx community. We know that once you have spent this weekend with us, you will understand what it means to be a Blue Devil.

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Questions? Email Fausto Paguada, Senior Admissions Officer. Phone: 919-684-0153

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

LSRW SCHEDULE

Arrival & Registration
Thursday, April 18
8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Mary Lou Williams Center
West Campus

Academic Opportunities
Thursday, April 18
All day
Duke University

Welcome Reception & Dinner
Thursday, April 18
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Scharf Hall
West Campus, Duke University

Game Night
Thursday, April 18
GA DownUnder, Gilbert-Addoms Dorm
East Campus, Duke University

Blue Devil Days Programming
Friday, April 19
Duke University

Real Talk Student Panel
Friday, April 19
White Lecture Hall
East Campus, Duke University

Faculty-Alumni Breakfast
Saturday, April 20
GA DownUnder, Gilbert-Addoms Dorm
East Campus, Duke University

Affinity Group Open House
Saturday, April 20
Keohane Atrium, Keohane Quad
West Campus, Duke University

Mezcla Cultural Showcase
Saturday, April 20
Bryan Center Plaza
West Campus, Duke University

Farewell Bash
Saturday, April 20
Scharf Hall
West Campus, Duke University

NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS ADMITTED STUDENT INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

Native American & Indigenous Admitted Student Invitational (NAISI) will be held Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Join us for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our Native and Indigenous community. This event is for students only.

Hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), faculty, alumni, and other Duke community members, learn what it’s like to be Native American and Indigenous on Duke’s campus. We hope to answer any questions you may have, and importantly, we want to introduce you to the network that exists to support you through your educational journey as a Blue Devil.

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Questions? Email Nasya Bernard-Lucien, Admissions Officer. Phone: 919-684-0156

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

NAISI SCHEDULE

Dinner with NAISA
Friday, April 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Duke Gardens
West Campus, Duke University

Blue Devil Beading Night
Friday, April 19, 7:45 – 9:45 p.m.
Student Wellness Center
West Campus, Duke University

Alumni Panel & Breakfast
Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rubenstein Library
West Campus, Duke University

Explore Campus
Saturday, April 20, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
West Campus, Duke University

Lunch

Saturday, April 20, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Brodhead Center
West Campus, Duke University

NAISI Real Talk
Saturday, April 20, 5 – 6:00 p.m.
Center for Multicultural Affairs: Wekit
Bryan Center, bottom floor
West Campus, Duke University
Directions: Located on the bottom floor of the Bryan Center near the elevators, this space is dedicated to the Native American and Indigenous student community at Duke.

NAISI Bite Bash
Saturday, April 20, 6 – 7:00 p.m.
Gothic Grill, Bryan Center
West Campus, Duke University

Game Night
Saturday, April 20, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Center for Multicultural Affairs: Wekit
Bryan Center, bottom floor
West Campus, Duke University

Farewell Breakfast
Sunday, April 21, 9 – 11 a.m.
Keohane Atrium
West Campus, Duke University

PRIDE INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

PRIDE Invitational will be held Thursday, April 18; Friday, April 19; or Monday, April 22, 2024.

Join current and prospective LGBTQIA+ students and learn about all the Duke Community offers. Programming includes events hosted by the Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (CSGD).

For event information, visit your CHOOSE DUKE! PORTAL HERE.

Questions? Email Bucky Holmes, Assistant Director. Phone: 919-684-0249

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

PRIDE SCHEDULE

PRIDE Invitational Events

Remember: PRIDE events take place during Blue Devil Days. Be sure to register for Blue Devil Days in the Choose Duke! portal and indicate your interest in the PRIDE Events section on the registration form.

Lunch at Marketplace
April 18, 19, or 22
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Marketplace, East Campus

CSGD Presents: Kickback Fridays
Weekly social hour with current students
Friday, April 19
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity
Bryan Center, West Campus

REGISTRATION

How do I register?

Go to your Choose Duke! portal. You’ll see links to register for each program. Note that the AAPI Showcase, Pride, and DukeLIFE Dinners are featured on the Blue Devil Days registration page.

When should I register?

Register as soon as possible as space is limited for some programs/dates. Please do not make travel plans until you have registered to attend and have received a registration confirmation.

If I register for one program must I register for others I plan to attend?

For students who wish to attend BSAI, LSRW, or NAISI, you must register separately even if you register for another program.

LSRW attendees do not need to register for Blue Devil Days on April 19 because some of the Blue Devil Days programming is built into the LSRW agenda.

You can register for DukeLIFE, AAPI Showcase, and PRIDE on the Blue Devil Days registration form. Most events will be the same for each Blue Devil Day event.

The date I want to attend is full. What can I do?

Due to limited capacity in our event venues we are required to limit attendance for each program. Please choose another date or program. 

If you cannot visit us for an admitted student event 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.

ATTENDANCE

May students attend any program?

Yes! While some are designed to introduce you to specific communities at Duke, anyone interested in those communities is welcome to attend. Please note that AAPI Showcase, Pride, and DukeLIFE Dinners are held during Blue Devil Days. BSAI, LSRW, and NAISI are stand-alone programs and are reserved for students only. 

Who else may attend the events?

Admitted students are invited to attend any events. Families are welcome to attend any program that is not designated as students-only. Due to limited capacity, each student will be able to register no more than two guests for Blue Devil Days.

May I attend more than one program?

Yes! You are welcome to attend any and all programs that interest you. If you are hoping to attend one of our three-day affinity programs and also want to attend Blue Devil Days, please consult the program sites for more guidance. 

VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

How do I indicate that I need visitor accommodations? 

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

FUNDING

Does Duke provide travel funding for students with financial need?

Students determined to have significant financial need have been offered travel support through our Duke Bound program. We also have a limited amount of funding for students who applied for financial aid but have not yet received their financial aid package. For more information, please consult the instructions on the sites for the program you plan to attend. 

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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.

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 know if I’m eligible for a merit scholarship?

Duke is proud to offer merit scholarships to incoming first-year students. These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board for four years of full-time undergraduate studies. There is not a separate application for these scholarships, except for the Robertson Scholars Program.

All students who apply to Duke are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Matriculated students who are finalists for merit scholarships will be notified in early May. Please note that some merit scholarships require that the applicant show financial need, and that means that in order to be considered for them, you’ll need to complete your financial aid application before the application deadline.

HOW DO I SEND FINAL TEST SCORES?

Send us your official test scores no later than May 15, 2024. 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.

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 you choose to defer enrollment via the Duke Gap Year Program or independently, you must accept the following conditions:

  • You will not apply for admission as a degree-seeking student to any other college or university during your gap year.
  • You will not enroll as a full-time or degree-seeking student at another college or university during your gap year. If you choose to take any courses, course credit at Duke is subject to the policies governing pre-matriculation credits (PMC).
    • Trinity College treats PMC credits equivalent to Advanced Placement (AP) and International Placement (IP) credits. Typically, up to two total AP/IP/PMC credits count toward the 34 courses Trinity students must take to graduate from Duke.
    • You can learn more about PMC credits for Pratt students on the Pratt website.
  • You will not hold a place, conditional or otherwise, at any other college or university during the remainder of this academic year or during the coming academic year.
  • You will not enroll in a post-graduate program at a secondary school.
  • You will abide by both the Conditions of Application and the conditions mentioned in your letter of admission. We expect you to maintain high standards of academic performance and personal behavior in and out of school, which includes abiding by our Community Standard. If there is any change in the information in your application—including any academic, personal, disciplinary, or legal matters—you must contact the 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. Applicants to the DGYP may request between $5,000 and $15,000 in funding to support eligible gap year experiences. 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 3/31/2023.