The Graduate School is dedicated to and benefits from a student population comprising all backgrounds, cultures, socioeconomic circumstances statuses, abilities, and work and life experiences. Our commitment to inclusive excellence contributes to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of the university. As part of a larger institutional commitment to inclusion, one of Duke’s core values, we encourage applications from all sectors of society, including prospective students whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability.
As part of our long-standing commitment to cultivating a community of graduate students who represent all life experiences and backgrounds, The Graduate School works to:
- Engage with prospective students from a range of backgrounds and experiences
- Review prospective applicants fairly and holistically, using an evidence-based evaluation rubric
- Provide students with sufficient funding to complete their graduate studies in a timely manner
- Promote an academic and social environment where these scholars can flourish
The Graduate School also demonstrates its commitment to inclusive excellence by offering optional staff training, workshops, and exercises in partnership with Duke’s Office of Institutional Equity and other campus resources.