For Admitted Students

Admitted students must officially reserve their place in the program by submitting a non-refundable US $600 Enrollment Deposit.

This enrollment deposit is for students who have been accepted into a Master of Engineering (MEng) or Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program, online or on-campus, in the Duke Engineering Institute for Enterprise Engineering.

Make a secure payment via Cybersource for your Duke enrollment deposit.

Only credit card payments are accepted.

For those deferring to another semester, you must pay your deposit first.

Enrollment deposit and application decisions are due April 15 via the Admitted Students Portal. Duke University does not accept credit card or debit card payments for tuition and fees, only your application fee and enrollment deposit. Please review the Duke Payment Policy for future tuition payments to the Bursar’s Office.

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For All Who Accept Duke’s Offer of Admission

Now that you’ve been admitted and have accepted Duke’s offer, you should now submit final official transcripts from each institution listed in your application.

• 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
• NOTE: 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

How to Submit Your Transcript

Please request that each institution you have attended send Duke a final official transcript. Electronic transcripts are preferred.

Each transcript 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

Electronic Transcripts

• Are preferred by Duke
• Electronic transcripts sent directly from the educational institution to Duke are considered official
• Have electronic transcripts sent to pratt_masters@duke.edu
• If your educational institution uses Parchment services, our name is:
  • “Duke University-Master Of Engineering Management (MEM) And Master Of Engineering (MEng)”

Paper Transcripts

Electronic transcripts are preferred.

Questions? Send questions to pratt_masters@duke.edu

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.

Applying for a Visa

We are delighted that you have decided to enroll in the Duke Master of Engineering program!

We look forward to having you join our community for the duration of your program. 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.

Documents:

Sample Financial Sponsor Letter

Off-Campus Housing in Durham

On behalf of the Office of Student Affairs, welcome to Duke and Durham, North Carolina. As your new home, Durham is a vibrant community with a lot to enjoy. To begin your housing search, we’ve listed below some tips, resource links, and suggestions for you. We hope you find this helpful!

Where Can I Begin My 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

Where Can I Find Information About the Safety of Local Housing Options?

• Review the Durham Crime Statistics & Community Crime Map in advance of selecting a neighborhood, complex, or house.
• Browse apartment or neighborhood reviews (google reviews, apartmentratings.com, or connect with current Duke student residents through your program, department, or school).
• Ask the apartment management or landlord about safety protocols they have in-place for their residents: Is your apartment community gated? Do you utilize cameras in exterior locations? What type of crime preventative measures is your apartment complex taking?
• Consider affordability. Setting a realistic budget for your expenses and housing is important. Be forewarned, the least expensive options may have downsides associated with safety, noise, or lack of amenities.
• Review Duke’s emergency notification system, Duke’s safety mobile app (LiveSafe), and tips from Duke Police for personal safety.

What Else Should I 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
• Uber / Lyft – reliable ride-share in the area
• Bicycles, Scooters, and Walking
• Personal Property: Consider protecting your personal belongings with Renter’s Insurance.
• Amenities: Complexes in the area will offer a range of services (gated entrance, gym, computer workstations with printers, cable TV, Amazon locker pick-up, etc). Understand what is included in your monthly rent.

What Are My Right As A Tenant?

• Know your rights as a tenant and the responsibilities of a landlord
• The Durham NC Tenant Training Manual provides detailed information about local Landlord and Tenant responsibilities
• The US Department of Housing and Urban Development also provides information about tenant protections

Disclaimer

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