Admitted Students

Welcome to Duke!

Congratulations on your admission to the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) or Master of Engineering (MEng) program!

Whether you have submitted your intent to enroll or are still considering your options, you can learn more about taking the next steps in the enrollment process by reviewing the resources on this page.  We are excited for you to join the Duke Engineering Professional Masters Programs community and look forward to assisting you in the transition.

Use these quick links to find information on this page.

Let Us Know Your Decision

Confirm your place in the 2019 entering class by informing us of your enrollment decision, sending your final transcript, and exploring options to fund your education. Consider visiting for a day to get an first-hand look at student life:

Admitted MEM and MEng students may request to defer admission for up to one year for any reason; please submit your request here.

New Student Checklist

After receiving your admission offer letter

By enrollment decision deadline (see deadline in your admission letter)

Within 2 weeks of accepting your admission offer

  • Request official transcripts from your college or university if you have already completed your degree. If you are still enrolled, please wait until your degree has been issued before sending official transcripts.
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  • For further information on FAFSA and the U.S. Department of Education’s student aid programs, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/contact. When completing the online form, students will be asked for Duke's school code; it is 002920. Once you have received confirmation that your forms are complete and have been forwarded to the University, a financial aid officer will complete your aid award. If you have any questions during this process, you may contact Graduate Financial Aid at 919-681-3247 or egrp-finaid@duke.edu.

After mid-October (for Spring 2019)

 

New Student Orientation (Campus Programs only)

Orientation is required for all new students and is an opportunity to introduce you to the MEM and MEng programs. A detailed orientation schedule for your program will be sent to you in the months prior to your arrival and will be posted here. 

Spring 2018 Orientation

When to Arrive – International Students

Pratt's International Student Orientation begins on Monday, Janury 7. We encourage students to arrive in late December or early January, to 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 (January 9).

When to Arrive – Domestic Students

The first session of the Pratt Master's Student Orientation for domestic students will be on January 8. Classes start January 9.

Distance students do not follow this schedule. Read more on distance dates.

Stanback Internship Program

View an overview of the Stanback Internship Program.

 

Discover Duke and Durham

As you prepare to make the move to Durham, NC, use the resources on this page to learn more about the city and the University, find housing, plan for parking and transportation, find banking and local resources, and arrange for health care.

Durham

Durham, North Carolina, also known as the “Bull City” and the "City of Medicine", has been named one of the top 10 places to live by U.S. News and World Report. When you consider the temperate climate, affordable cost of living, and a culture that combines world-class research and learning institutions, and a flourishing arts and restaurant scene, it’s clear why life is great in Durham.

Duke

As a MEM or MEng student, you can also take advantage of everything that Duke University has to offer—including a library system with more than 6.8 million volumes, a full calendar of lectures, access to premier performance arts at a subsidized cost, recreational facilities, a network of campus organizations and student services, and tickets to exciting collegiate athletic events. In addition, you’ll have access to course offerings in nine other graduate and professional schools and inter-institutional registration opportunities.

Housing 

On-campus housing for graduate students is limited due to Duke's commitment to providing undergraduates with three years of on-campus housing. Most graduate students live off campus. When contemplating complexes, be sure to check apartment locations against Duke's bus routes and note that some complexes are served by Duke's Safe Vans Service from dusk to dawn.

Parking and Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is less than a half hour from Duke's campus; see rdu.com/ground-transportation for transportation options on getting to Duke.

See parking.duke.edu for Duke’s Parking & Transportation department. If you plan to bring a car to campus, you can sign up for a parking permit, but there are many other options if you do not have a car or do not choose to use it.

Area Resources

You need to call home once in a while. You'll need to hit the ATM for weekend cash. And after weeks of eating campus food, you might want to venture out for sustenance from an area grocery store.  Duke's International House has a lot of useful information on getting settled into the area whether you're an international student or not. 

Health and Wellness

Take care of yourself! And be sure that you meet North Carolina's immunization requirement!

Admitted Student Events

Connecting with us as an admitted student is a great way to envision your life at Duke. You can visit with us on campus in Durham, NC, or virtually through our webinar events. We look forward to meeting you!

On Campus

Come experience campus on Admitted Students Day to decide whether Duke is the best fit for you. At this event, you will learn more about what makes the Duke experience unique by connecting with program faculty and staff, participating in a mock class, having lunch with current students and faculty, learning about our robust professional development, student, and career services, as well as touring campus.

The 2018 date is Friday, April 6!

Learn more and register here

Virtual

Can’t attend a campus visit? We’ll bring campus to you! Learn more about what makes the Duke experience unique by participating in one of our admitted student webinars. The live webinars will be hosted by current students and the admissions team. View upcoming events and register here - choose event category "Engineering - Virtual Event".

See a list of 2018 webinars

 

Connect with Us

Contact our admissions team with any questions!