To help students maximize their success at Duke, the Academic Advising Center has resources available to guide and inform you — from your acceptance at Duke through your graduation.
At each step of your college career, you have an advising network of professionals ready to assist you by helping you stay on your academic path. We can also connect you with opportunities for academic exploration within and beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Coming to DukeCongratulations on starting your Duke career! Your first year at Duke should be a time of exploration and discovery, not a time to rush through as many requirements as possible. Fortunately, we can help you. We have resources for incoming and first-year students, along with those of you who transferred to Duke from another school.
Preparing for Your MajorAs a sophomore, you will deepen your connections to faculty and hone in on questions and problems to explore more deeply. You will continue and complete the process of discovery during your second year that leads to selecting a major and joining that department or program.
Studying In Your Chosen FieldJoining a major is one of the biggest milestones in your college career. As a declared major, you can continue to utilize and benefit from the Academic Advising Center's services and resources. We also can connect you with resources if your academic endeavors are going beyond undergraduate study — whether that be graduate school, law school, business school or medical school.
Completing Your Undergraduate StudyAs a junior or senior, your official advising is handled through your major. However, that doesn’t mean the Academic Advising Center isn’t here to assist. We are available to help you explore opportunities, especially within our four focus areas: Arts & Humanities, Global & Civic Opportunities, Natural & Quantitative Science, and Social Sciences.
