Fall 2021 – Welcome to Duke!

We are excited to welcome you to Duke!

This is the first of several onboarding messages you will receive from Graduate Student Programs and Services (GSPS) betweennow and the start of your program. Our goal is to help you efficiently prepare to join us as an engineering master’s student.Please be sure to read each of our messages carefully.

To set you up for a successful transition, we have put together the Engineering Master’s Programs New Student Checklist. Besure to click on the checklist link, which will provide detailed information about each of the required tasks. And mostimportantly, please pay very close attention to the deadlines!

Engineering Master’s Programs New Student Checklist

  1. Activate Your NetID and Set Up Your Duke Email – immediately!
  2. Submit All Required Visa Documents (international students only) – immediately!
  3. Research Local Housing Options – immediately!
  4. Submit Proof of Immunizations – June 15 deadline
  5. Register for Courses – opens July 7
  6. Review Transportation and Parking Options – before July 15
  7. Review the Duke Student Medical Insurance Requirements – before July 15
  8. Upload Your Photo for Your DukeCard – July 15 deadline
  9. Enter in Your Preferred Name – July 15 deadline
  10. Request Reasonable Accommodations for a Disability (if applicable) – before July 15
  11. Familiarize Yourself with Duke Technology Resources – before August 1
  12. Review Duke Community Standard – before August 1
  13. Submit Official Transcript – before August 15
  14. Arrive On Campus! – TBD
  15. Attend New Student Orientation – TBD

Upcoming Communication

The GSPS team will continue to be in touch throughout the summer to remind you about your onboarding requirements anddeadlines. We will also be sharing valuable resources and information that is helpful for you to become familiar with before yourarrival. In addition to our messages, you will receive communications directly from your program/department, internationalstudents can expect to hear from Duke’s International House, and Master of Science (MS) students will hear from Duke’sGraduate School.

Questions?

We invite you to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time.We are here to support you!

Warm regards,

Bridget Kerwin