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Admitted Master's Students
Congratulations on your admission to Duke Master’s Programs in Engineering!
We are excited for you to join our Duke Engineering master's student community and look forward to assisting you with enrollment.
Fall 2020 Orientation
All students starting in Fall 2020 will participate in a mandatory orientation in August.
Importantly, students should aim to be in Durham, North Carolina, at least a few days before orientation. Please keep this timeline in mind as you start to plan your journey to Duke. Arriving a few days early will give you time to adjust and get settled in Durham before orientation begins.
When to Arrive – International Students
All international students should arrive in Durham by August 1.
Please keep this timeline in mind as you start to plan your journey to Duke, so that you have time to adjust to the United States and get settled in Durham before Orientation begins. You may arrive in the United States up to 30 days before the first day of classes (July 25). Classes start Monday, August 24.
When to Arrive – Domestic Students
Domestic students should arrive in Durham by August 14 for Pratt Master's Student Orientation.
Classes start Monday, August 24.
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Degree-specific information especially for admitted students
See your program's Admitted Student site for information on next steps.
Join a live Q&A Session
Register for live interactive events
In our interactive 'Q&A' sessions, we:
- Have a live, interactive discussion with you
- Provide instant answers
- Provide links to further information
We will address questions on topics including
- Department Curriculum
- Student and career services
- Employment outcomes
- Life in Durham
- International Student Life and Resources
Departmental Sessions
Biomedical Engineering (BME) - coming soon!
- For admitted BME master's students
- Date to determined
- Time to be determined
Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)
- Friday, February 28, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
- Friday, March 20, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Thursday, February 27, 2020
- 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020
- 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
- Wednesday, February 26, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
- Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS)
- Friday, February 28, 2020
- 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
- Friday, March 20, 2020
- 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Master of Engineering Management-Campus
- Thursday, February 27, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020
- 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Master of Engineering Management-Online—coming soon!
- For students admitted to the Duke MEM Online program.
- Ongoing: dates to be determined
- Times vary
Sessions for All Admitted Students
Career Services for Master's Students—coming soon!
Comprehensive career resources, including pre-arrival engagement, professional development, and special events.
Q&A Live Chat
- For all admitted students
- Date and Time to be determined
Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs—coming soon!
The GCIP team isn't just here to assess students' skills. They're here to support you as you become the total package: an engineer who can communicate effectively.
Q&A Live Chat
- For all admitted students
- Date and Time to be determined
A Vibrant Community: Life in Durham—coming soon!
Explore Durham, North Carolina, rated as one of the best places to live in the United States.
Q&A Live Chat
- For all admitted students
- Date and time to be determined
Information for International Students—coming soon!
Explore the extensive resources available to international students at Duke.
Q&A Live Chat
- For all international admitted students
- Date and time to be determined
Steps to Securing a U.S. Student Visa—coming soon!
A step-by-step review of the process of obtaining a U.S. student visa.
Q&A Live Chat
- For all admitted students who will need a visa to study at Duke
- Date and time to be determined
Visit Duke on Admitted Students Day
March 26-27, 2020
On Admitted Students Day:
- Engage with faculty, staff, and students
- Attend department sessions
- Learn about our professional development, career, and student services
- Tour the Duke campus
- Explore culture, music, and cuisine in one of America's most vibrant cities
Questions: Send an email to pratt_masters@duke.edu
Visit Duke on Another Date
If you're coming on your own to see Duke, let us know!
With advance notice, we can arrange tours and visits with faculty and students.
To schedule: Send your dates and contact information to pratt_masters@duke.edu