For Admitted Students

To officially reserve your place at Duke, you must submit a non-refundable US $600 enrollment deposit.

This deposit is for students who have been accepted into these programs, online or on-campus:

• Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering Management

Important Notes

• You’ll make a secure payment via Cybersource
• Only credit card payments are accepted
• You must pay your deposit before deferring to another semester

Deadline

Enrollment deposit and application decisions are due April 15. Submit both through the Admitted Students Portal.

Submit Deposit Now

Note on Tuition and Fees

While application fee and enrollment deposit may be paid by credit card, Duke does not accept credit card or debit card payments for tuition.

Please review the Duke Payment Policy for more information on paying tuition and fees.

Electronic Transcripts are Preferred

Now that you’ve been admitted and have accepted, you must submit final official transcripts from each institution listed in your application.

What Transcripts Should Show

• All work completed
• Name of the degree conferred
• The date the degree was conferred
• A signature, in ink, of the appropriate official (examples: Registrar, Recorder of Records)
• Official institutional seal

How to Submit Your Transcript

Request that each institution you have attended send Duke a final official transcript—electronic transcripts are preferred.

Submitting Electronic Transcripts

• Have electronic transcripts sent from the institution directly to pratt_masters@duke.edu
• If using Parchment, our name is:
  • “Duke University-Master Of Engineering Management (MEM) And Master Of Engineering (MEng)”

Submitting Paper Transcripts

Electronic transcripts are preferred.

Questions? Send questions to pratt_masters@duke.edu

Important Notes

• If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at pratt_masters@duke.edu
• If your transcripts cannot be sent due to a valid extenuating circumstance, contact pratt_masters@duke.edu
• There is no need to provide separate transcripts from study-abroad institutions, as long as the study-abroad credits appear on your official transcript from your home educational institution

Answers to Transcript Concerns

• Your Degree Has Been Conferred
  If you have already completed a degree, please request that the school send Duke a final transcript showing all work completed, date of degree, and date degree conferred. However, if your transcript does not include the date and degree conferred, you must also submit a copy of your diploma, graduation certificate, or degree verification document.

• Your Final Transcript is Not Yet Available
  If you completed your degree very recently or are still enrolled in a degree program, your final official transcript may not be available until very close to your enrollment date (late December/ early January or late summer). Duke will matriculate you without the final transcript. However, you must submit your final official transcript during new-student orientation, or your student status may be in jeopardy. Once the final transcript becomes available, request that it be sent to Duke immediately.

• You Only Have One Final Official Transcript
  We are aware that some international schools issue only one official transcript. If this is the case for the school or schools you attended, DO NOT send these documents to us. Unfortunately, Duke cannot return materials submitted in support of an application. Instead, send us exact copies that have been stamped as “Certified True Copies” by the appropriate institutional official of each institution that you attended. Copies that are not certified are not acceptable.

• Your Transcript is in a Language Other Than English
  If your final official transcripts are not in English, please provide BOTH the original official transcript AND an English translation. If your institution does not issue documents in English, you must have the transcripts translated by a professional translation service. Self‐translations and notarized translations will not be accepted.

• You Do Not Submit Your Official Transcripts
  The submission of the final official transcript is essential for enrollment at Duke. If you do not verify your degree and submit your transcript before orientation, your enrollment could be in jeopardy. Therefore, you must send the required transcripts to Duke as soon as possible.

Off-Campus Housing in Durham

On behalf of the Office of Student Affairs, welcome to Duke and Durham, North Carolina!

Durham is a vibrant community with a lot to enjoy. Below, we’ve listed below some tips, links, and suggestions to help you start your search.

Begin Your Housing Search

• A useful Duke housing search engine, neardukeguide.com/pratt is managed by The Chronicle
• DukeList (Duke NetID required) allows Duke community members to post ads for both housing and roommates, as well as items for sale and services
• Duke Housing & Residence Life has limited, on-campus apartments available for rent for graduate and professional students. Please direct inquiries to housing@duke.edu

Understand Issues of Safety

• Review Durham Crime Statistics and the Community Crime Map as you’re making your selection
• Browse apartment or neighborhood reviews— try Google reviews, apartmentratings.com, or connect with current Duke student residents
• Ask the apartment management or landlord about safety measures they have in place for their residents. Your questions could include:
  • Is your apartment community gated?
  • Are there security cameras in exterior locations?
  • What measures are you taking to prevent crime?
• Review Duke safety information:
  • The Emergency notification system
  • Duke’s safety mobile app, LiveSafe
  • Tips from Duke Police for personal safety

Consider Affordability & Amenities

• Set a realistic budget
• But, be forewarned—the least expensive options may have downsides associated with safety, noise or lack of amenities
• Housing complexes offer a range of amenities, which can include a gated entrance, gym, computer workstations, cable TV, Amazon locker pick-up and more. Be sure you understand what amenities are included with your monthly rent

Consider Transportation

If you have a car, your off-campus housing search can include places in the broader Durham area.

If you won’t have a car, consider living close to campus and understand your options for getting around:

• Duke bus routes – free to all students
• Duke Vans – late evening, free rides from campus to nearby apartment complexes
• Durham & Triangle area bus routes – free with GoPass
• Bicycles, scooters, and walking
• Rideshare services

Protect Your Personal Property

• Consider purchasing renter’s insurance

Know Your Rights as a Tenant

• Understand the responsibilities of a landlord
• Review the Durham NC Tenant Training Manual, which details landlord and tenant responsibilities
• Check out information from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development about tenant protections

Disclaimers

• This guide is intended for general informational purposes only
• Duke University does not recommend or endorse any landlords, tenants, or rental facilities

For International Students

Applying for a Visa

We are looking forward to having you join our community!

In preparation for your time at Duke, as an international student who will need a student visa (F-1 sponsored by Duke, J-1 sponsored by Fulbright, or other visa status), you will need to follow the steps below to enroll:

1. Accept the offer of admission via the the application system.
2. Review the estimated student expenses for the academic year.
3. The Admissions Office will send you an email with visa instructions and a link to the Duke Visa Services Request for Temporary Visa Form, Part II. You will be required to complete this form in its entirety and to follow the step by step process outlined in the email.
4. In the Visa portal, upload signature page and all required documents for our Admissions team’s review.

Processing Your Visa Documents

Upon receipt of your Signature Page and supporting documents, the Admissions Team will verify your documents and complete Part I of the Duke Visa Services Request for Temporary Visa Form.

The Admissions Team and the Visa Services office reserve four weeks total from the date of receipt of ALL required documentation to issue visa documents. The Visa Services office will send visa documents to you via FedEx (after the visa documents have been issued). Only one form will be issued per student. Any unused form must be returned to the Duke Professional Master’s Program Admissions office.

Arriving on Campus

You must have visa documents, a passport, and a visa stamp to enter the United States. While it may be cheaper to book your travel far in advance, you are taking a big risk. If you do not have a visa stamp, you cannot travel, and you may lose money canceling and rebooking. We strongly recommend that you wait until you have the visa stamp in your passport before you book your travel.

You are able to enter the United States 30 days before the start of classes. Your I-20 will note the date you can enter the United States. If your visa is sponsored by Duke, you will register with Duke Visa Services during orientation. Non-Duke sponsored new students register directly at Visa Services. More information will be included in communication prior to orientation.

Document Links

• Sample Financial Sponsor Letter