Duke Graduate School

Students planning to graduate in September 2017 must submit their final electronic thesis or dissertation by Monday, August 7.

The English for International Students program will hold writing and oral exams for incoming international students on August 21, 23, and 24.

For more details and to register for events, visit https://gradschool.duke.edu/orientation.

Join us on The Graduate School front lawn for picnic food, an opportunity to meet the staff and mingle with other students, play games, and win door prizes.

The orientation is intended to help new students transition to graduate school by providing information about the academic community, policies, and resources.

Representatives from many student groups, volunteer organizations, administrative offices, local vendors (e.g., banks), and other establishments will be set up at tables offering information.

The Graduate School will sponsor a workshop on campus safety as part of orientation week for new graduate students on Tuesday, August 22.

Megan Hutchinson, a CPA with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland L.L.P, will explain how to report different sources of income, what expenses are deductible, and what tax credits and deductions may be available to graduate students.

The English for International Students program will hold writing and oral exams for incoming international students on August 21, 23, and 24

All incoming master’s students must attend this mandatory Responsible Conduct of Research orientation