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Hello MEMers,
Fall 2020 bookbags are now open! You can log in to your DukeHub account to view the Fall schedule of classes and place classes in your bookbag. Not sure what to bookbag? View degree requirements on MEM’s student resources website. Don’t forget to validate any class schedules you put together to check for pre-requisites, time scheduling conflicts, and required permission numbers. Also remember to look at the details of a class section to see if it will be delivered in-person, online only, or in a hybrid format. Here is a guide to help understand what the different instruction modes mean and where you can find them when looking at a class. Details of a class may be listed in the Class Notes section. For help locating the Class Notes, here is a guide.
Registration begins on Monday August 3rd at 7:00 AM (EDT). Tutorials on how to register are available here. If you are interested in taking courses that are not EGRMGMT courses, please refer to the approved/unapproved technical electives list to see if the course you are interested in will count as a MEM technical elective. Also, please note, you must get permission from the course instructor if you wish to take a course that is not an EGRMGMT course.
We are also rolling out a new platform (called Stellic) for you to easily organize your upcoming Fall 2020 semester and keep track of your degree progress. Stellic will allow you to
Stellic can be accessed through duke.stellic.com using your Duke NetID and password. Check out the QuickStart Guide for help on getting started. The Stellic platform is new to Duke, so if you discover any issues on the platform or if you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Liddle at kelsey.liddle@duke.edu. Please note that you cannot register for classes through Stellic. You will still need to place classes in your bookbag and register through your DukeHub account.
Thank you,
Kelsey
Kelsey Liddle
Student Records Coordinator
Master’s Programs
Pratt School of Engineering
919-660-2511
Dear MEM Students,
We are excited to welcome you to Duke University and the Pratt School of Engineering! We have prepared an orientation program full of important programming and information to help you be as successful as possible during graduate school.
The Engineering Master’s Programs and Master of Engineering Management orientation activities will take place virtually during the week of August 10. The link below will provide you with the complete schedule, final Zoom links will be updated in the coming days.
Master of Engineering Management Fall 2020 Orientation Schedule
Orientation Technology:
Engineering Master’s Programs and Master of Engineering Management orientation activities will be hosted on Duke Zoom. Please see the Office of Information Technology to learn how to log in and set up your Duke Zoom account.
Important Reminders:
The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!
Have a great week!
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Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu
Dear MEM Students,
Your classmates will be a huge part of your Duke experience! As you begin your engineering master’s program, it is important that you take the time to engage with your peers to ensure that you build a strong network of academic, social, and career support. The video clip below highlights some important tips you can begin using as you start communicating with your new classmates.
Video 7: 5 Tips to Improve Communication with Classmates
Communications Help for Intercultural and Language Learning
The Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs (GCIP) team has developed a special video series for incoming students called CHILL (Communications Help for Intercultural and Language Learning). This series features several short videos full of practical tips and information to help you prepare for your time and Duke.
To access the videos, follow these instructions:
Please reach out to gcc-pratt@duke.edu if you have trouble accessing the videos or have questions.
Important Program Reminder:
Our student-led clubs, the PDC, is offering a mentor-mentee program. Sign up to be a mentee and to be assigned to a student mentor from the current cohort – https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOxhyYFuh2UrbFP (We ask that if you are intending to defer your admission that you refrain from signing up. This will allow all incoming students a chance to be matched with a mentor, thank you)
Important Reminders:
The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!
Have a great week!
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Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu
This message is sent on behalf of Sally Kornbluth, Provost and Jennifer Francis, Executive Provost:
July 14, 2020
Dear international students,
We are writing to share the great news that the U.S. Government has rescinded the directives on visas announced last week that would have affected many international students.
This development means that at this time, F-1 visa holders will continue to operate under the SEVIS guidance issued on March 9, which permitted students to remain in the United States regardless of whether they are enrolled in in-person, online or hybrid courses. F-1 visa holders continuing their studies online from abroad will remain active in the SEVIS system.
As you know, Duke vigorously opposed and advocated against the now-rescinded directives and joined an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed by Harvard and MIT. We’re also grateful to our legal and government relations teams, the large number of Duke students who mobilized to oppose the directives, as well as the national business community, faith leaders and the 17 states which filed suit to block the rules for joining in solidarity with international students and higher education.
We know this situation has caused a great deal of uncertainty and stress for you and your families. We want to restate our continued commitment to international students and your ability to pursue your studies and research at Duke. If you have specific visa-related questions, please contact Duke Visa Services for more information. Duke’s International House is also available to provide a range of support services for international students.
Please continue to consult the Keep Learning website for regular updates regarding the fall semester.
Sincerely,
Sally Kornbluth, Provost
Jennifer Francis, Executive Vice Provost
Dear Incoming MEM students,
We are very excited for the start of your program in August! Below are some reminders that will help you have a smooth transition to Duke. Please note the important deadlines listed for each.
All Engineering Master’s students should have received instructions to set up your NetID and email. Please do this immediately so you can begin accessing the resources you need while you are studying at Duke. All official email from Duke will be sent to your Duke issued email address so this is essential.
North Carolina State Law requires that all students entering college present a certificate of immunization that documents that the student has received all immunizations required by law. While your state or country of origin may have different immunization requirements, you must comply with North Carolina laws and Duke requirements. Any student who arrives on campus will be required to complete the immunization process by the 30th day of class. This requirements is not necessary for students who will be studying remotely.
Your Duke Student ID is one of the most important cards you will carry while you are studying at Duke. This card is a photo ID, with your name and unique ID number on it. With your card, you can access academic buildings, recreational facilities, library books, parking lots, campus events, and campus photocopying. If you plan to enroll in on campus classes in the fall, you will need a DukeID. Graduate Student Programs and Services (GSPS) will order your Duke ID Card and have it available for campus students to pick up during the first week of classes. You must first upload your photo by going to this link: https://dukecard.duke.edu/get-your-dukecard/submit-your-dukecard-photo.
The name that will be on the class lists that professors use to address their students is the preferred name. Please go to DukeHub, then click on the tab that says “Profile.” On that page, go to the edit button next to “Name” and from there you can update your “Preferred Name.”
All incoming Engineering Master’s Program students must submit official transcripts to enroll at Duke. MEng and MEM students, click here.
Please complete all of these important tasks mentioned in this email by the noted deadlines. If you have questions, feel free to email pratt-masters-steudentservices@duke.edu.
You will be hearing from us with the complete orientation schedule the week of July 27!
Sincerely,
Bridget Kerwin
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Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
From: Ling Jin
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:50 AM
Subject: 2020 International Graduate and Professional Students Orientation
Dear incoming graduate and professional students,
Welcome to Duke!
My name is Ling Jin and I am the Student Development Coordinator at the International House. I am glad to announce that the 2020 International Graduate and Professional Students Orientation schedule is now available on our website.
As part of the Duke’s efforts to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being as we plan for the Fall semester, the orientation will be held virtually from Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 7. We believe that a virtual orientation will allow more accessibility and flexibility for all international students.
Whether you will be taking classes at Duke or online in your home country during Fall 2020, you will learn about helpful information and resources at the orientation. There will be three components to the orientation:
You MUST register to attend the Live Webinars and the Virtual Networking Hours. For more detailed information about the orientation and to access the registration links, please visit our website and this document.
Please note that we will use Zoom for all the live webinar sessions and virtual networking hours. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the online meeting tool Zoom in advance and activate your Duke NetID and access Zoom with it.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the orientation. For more information on Duke’s plan to returning to campus in Fall 2020, please visit https://returnto.duke.edu.
I look forward to seeing you at the orientation!
Ling
_________________________________
Ling Jin 金玲 she/her/hers
Student Development Coordinator
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International House, Duke University
2 Epworth Dorm Lane, East Campus
ling.jin@duke.edu | 919.613.0509
This message is intended for International Students within the Pratt School of Engineering:
Dear International Students,
We hope you are doing well. We are doing our best to keep you informed about Duke’s guidance regarding ICE’s July 6th policies for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. We are writing today to share a few updates.
For the latest and best information about Duke’s approach, please refer to this website: https://keeplearning.duke.edu/international-students/.
The FAQ section of this website addresses two critical questions that have been generating some questions among our students:
Unless the student withdraws from a course, s/he is considered as enrolled in the course for the entirety of the semester. Thus, if a student enrolled in a hybrid course at the start of the semester and stays enrolled, the hybrid classification will remain.
We ask that you report your illness to your academic advisor and Duke Visa Services so your concerns can be addressed and information provided so your SEVIS file will remain active.
According to this guidance, students will not be asked to leave the US if Duke has to move to an online-only model during the Fall Semester, as it did in the Spring Semester. Further, students with health concerns have a process for keeping their SEVIS file active. We are very pleased with this guidance and hope that these responses may relieve concerns you may have about the possibility of being sent home mid-semester.
We also want to make you aware that Duke plans to join a legal challenge to the recent policy by submitting an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit against these regulations. More information about this is available here.
Sincerely,
Deb Wojcik, PhD
Managing Director, Graduate Student Programs and Services
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Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
Dear MEM Students,
This week, we continue introducing you to the many support services available to you as a Pratt master’s student! Today, we highlight the professional development opportunities that are available to you during your time at Duke Engineering. The Duke Engineering Master’s Career Services and Professional Development (CSPD) team offers a range of workshops that complement your academic courses and help you prepare for career success.
The video clip below provides a short preview of these professional development workshops. Our CSPD team highlights important considerations and tips you can begin implementing immediately as you build your professional identity.
Onboarding Video 6: Building Your Professional Identity
Important Program Information:
MEM Course Registration:
Course registration will begin on August 3. Prior to August 3, please make sure you have read and understand the instructions on how to register for your courses in DukeHub (Life hack #1: Don’t wait until the morning of Aug 3 to figure out registration). On July 27, you can begin book bagging your classes. Think of book bagging like your shopping cart, you can load all your items (classes) ahead of time, and then click “buy” quickly on August 3 (Life hack #2: Bookbag your classes ahead of time). Registration info & instructions posted here. https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/registration/
MEM Fall Courses:
Fall 2020 courses will be offered online or a combination of in-person and online. Here is our current best guess on the delivery method for our classes:
MEM Orientation Pre-Assignments:
Orientation will take place virtually starting on Monday, August 10. This will be a fun (and busy) time to learn a lot about Duke but also a lot about yourself – and most importantly, how you will be successful within the MEM program. We are continuing to update information related to orientation here. Check back often! We’ve highlighted the pre-assignments below:
One orientation session will be StrengthsFinder. There is a pre-assessment survey that will be sent soon. This will be sent to you Duke email with full instructions. Please keep and lookout for this email and complete the assessment (email will arrive from Dr. Murray)
Another part of program week will include MBTI. Please view instructions for this assessment here. You must complete this assessment no later than July 30.
There will also be a session covering case study that requires reading of the case prior to orientation. Prepare for the Case Study session by watching this video and reading this case (due by Aug 10)
Important Reminders:
The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!
Have a great week!
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Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu
Dear MEM Students,
I hope you are doing well this summer. Our MEM team has been working hard all summer in preparation for the fall semester and we wanted to provide you with an update for the MEM program.
First, please make sure to read Duke’s official updates for students https://coronavirus.duke.edu/updates/for-students/ As President Price has mentioned, Fall 2020 will not look like Fall 2019 and so we wanted to talk about some of the changes. It is also important to know that Duke and MEM plans will continue to evolve; we are practicing our flexibility in planning and we ask for your flexibly too as the plan may change once (or twice) more as we get closer to August 17.
Academic Programming
Academic Questions
Support Resources
Duke Campus Life
Misc. Updates
Thank you for reading the entirety of this email. We are hopeful that we will have a fulfilling and exciting semester ahead. I wish you all the best as you continue your summer internships or other work in the remaining weeks.