The application must be submitted by the deadline for the semester for which you are applying. The schedule of deadlines is as follows:
Readmission
Students who are withdrawn from the College for voluntary or involuntary reasons and wish to return must submit an application for readmission. A Committee on Readmission, consisting of College officials, reviews the application and makes a decision based on its merits. Listed below are specifics relating to the readmission process. Please read each item carefully.
Applications for readmission may be obtained by writing to readmission@duke.edu or downloading the application materials (PDF).
| Semester | Application Period Opens | Application Deadline |
| Fall | June 1 | July 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | November 1 |
| Summer I and II | March 1 | April 1 |
The application may only be submitted beginning one month prior to the deadline for which you are applying. An early application will not be accepted and does not benefit you since it is important for the application to be as up-to-date as possible. Also, the Committee on Readmission does not review applications until the deadline has passed.
All supporting documents should be received by the deadline, but in all cases, no later than two weeks beyond the deadline. A notice indicating missing documents will be sent to you if the application is incomplete at the deadline.
It is your responsibility to be sure the application is complete and to monitor the process of completing it. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Committee on Readmission.
The review process usually takes one to two weeks. All applications must be complete in time for the Committee to return a decision at least one week before the start of classes. All correspondence should be sent to Coordinator for Readmission, Duke University, Box 90052, 02 Allen Building, Durham, NC 27708. The phone number is (919) 684-2075. Please use the following address when using an overnight/express service:
Coordinator for Readmission
02 Allen Building
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708
