This page highlights important events that incoming students should add to their calendars. Some events are mandatory, while others are optional. Please review each listing carefully, as attendance at required events will be tracked.
Although not all events are required, each is intentionally designed to support your personal and academic success as you begin your program at Duke. We strongly encourage you to participate as fully as possible.
Thursday, June 11
Mandatory
Pre-Arrival Online Orientation for International Students
Thursday, June 11 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Required attendance for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*5 dates are available, attendance mandatory at only one
Tuesday, June 16
Optional
Future Focused: Career Planning from the Start
Tuesday, June 16 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Optional for all incoming engineering master’s students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*2 dates of this session are available
Tuesday, June 23
Mandatory
Pre-Arrival Online Orientation for International Students
Tuesday, June 23 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Required attendance for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*5 dates are available, attendance mandatory at only one
Thursday, July 2
Mandatory
Pre-Arrival Online Orientation for International Students
Thursday, July 2 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Required attendance for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*5 dates are available, attendance mandatory at only one
Tuesday, July 7
Optional
Future Focused: Career Planning from the Start
Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Optional for all incoming engineering master’s students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*2 dates of this session are available
Tuesday, July 14
Mandatory
Pre-Arrival Online Orientation for International Students
Tuesday, July 14 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Required attendance for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*5 dates are available, attendance mandatory at only one
Thursday, July 16
Optional
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Grad School
Thursday, July 16 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Optional for all incoming engineering master’s students
Registration link: COMING SOON
Thursday, July 23
Mandatory
Pre-Arrival Online Orientation for International Students
Thursday, July 23 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)*
Zoom (Link Provided at time of registration)
Required attendance for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*5 dates are available, attendance mandatory at only one
August 10 - 13 Monday-Thursday
Optional
Summer Language Intensive Communication Experience
Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13*
Schedule Coming Soon
Optional for all incoming international students
Registration link: COMING SOON
*This is in-person programming that requires advanced registration and payment. Students interested must arrive in Durham prior to August 10
August 17 - 21 Monday - Friday
Mandatory
New Student Orientation
Starting Monday, August 17* through Friday, August 21
Schedule will vary by program/department
Schedules will be emailed to students in early July
Required attendance for all incoming students
*Plan your travel so you arrive in Durham prior to
August 17 as full participation is expected
