New Student Checklist

New Student Checklist

Before you arrive in the fall, there are a few things that we need you to take care of first.  This section is designed to highlight the things important for new students to pay attention to as you begin to prepare for your visit to Durham in August and the start of the program.

*All assignments submitted by 5:00pm ET

Due by May 15

  • Access your Duke Email
  • Get your NetID and password

June 10 at 8:00 pm: Virtual On-boarding Session

Due by June 28

Due by July 12

  • Watch the Zoom Training videos and review the Zoom User Guide
  • Upload Student Headshot and Bio
  • Add photo and contact information in Student Directory Form
    • Please select “Open” from the top right corner.  Then select “Microsoft Excel Online” to edit the form online rather than downloading and reopening.
  • Submit final undergraduate transcript
  • Resolve any outstanding financial aid issues/pay your Bursar bill

July 15 at 8:00 pm: Virtual On-boarding Session

  • Topic: Program Overview
  • Meeting Link
  • Meeting Number: 836-389-067
  • Dial-in information reach out to Mel
  • Recording available here

Due by July 17

  • Book your accommodations while in Durham
    • Hilton Hotel Block: Reservation Link  Code DELP1

July 22 at 8:00 pm: Virtual On-boarding Session

  • Topic: Learn from our DEL Alumni
  • Meeting Link
  • Meeting Number: 739-227-803
  • Dial-in information reach out to Mel
  • Recording available here

Due by August 14

August 12 at 8:00 pm: Virtual On-boarding Session

  • Topic: Orientation Overview
  • Meeting Link
  • Meeting Number: 651-291-459
  • Dial-in information reach out to Mel
  • PowerPoint here and Q&A recording here

Due by August 17

  • Complete Orientation Pre-Readings

Due by August 30

  • Watch Nicholas School IT orientation here

>>View more information at the Before You Arrive page