Application Overview for Duke Visiting Students
Application Overview
Application Overview
Application Overview for Duke Students at DKU Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Application Steps
Step 1
Carefully read the program information and start your application
To attend DKU as a Duke student, prepare by arranging an appointment with Duke GEO and reviewing Duke policies for entering a study away agreement.
Step 1
Step 2
Make sure to submit your DKU application before the application deadline
Step 2
FA25/AY25-26 Priority Application Window
Priority Deadline for Fall 2025 Term/AY 2025-2026: 11:59AM, February 20, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
FA25/AY25-26 Extended Application Window
Extended Deadline for Fall 2025 Term/AY 2025-2026: 11:59AM, April 14, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
SP26 Priority Application Window
Priority Deadline for Spring 2026 Term: 11:59AM, September 8, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
SP26 Extended Application Window
Extended Deadline for Spring 2026 Term: 11:59AM, October 13, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Step 3
Meeting the commitment requirement to study at DKU
All accepted Duke students must meet the commitment requirement before the commitment deadline posted in your acceptance notification email.
Students may have different commitment deadline depending on your application submission group.
Step 3
Step 4.1
Prepare your visa and travel plans
DKU will host visa and pre-departure planning orientations, and walk you through every step needed to prepare for your journey!
Step 4.1
Step 4.2
Prepare your DKU course registration
Work with Duke GEO to understand and prepare your course enrollment plan. You will also be assigned an academic advisor at DKU, who will carefully plan courses with you as you prepare for departure.
Step 4.2
Step 5
Prepare for departure
Ensure you have booked travel arrangements and plan to arrive for in-person orientation on campus; don't worry, we'll walk you through every step!
Step 5