Duke Youth Protection Policy
Duke Pre-College and all participants are required to align with all Duke Youth Protection guidelines and policies.
Program Fees & Deadlines
Registration & Enrollment Deposits
At the time of registration, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $500 to secure their place in the course. Enrollment is NOT guaranteed until the deposit and all remaining fees are fully paid. Payment can be made in full or divided into two scheduled payments, provided that total payment is received by April 30, 2025. If full program fees are NOT received by this date, students will automatically be dropped from the course.
Refund/Cancellation and Course Change Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the course start date will result in a full refund of money received via the same method of payment, less the non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit. There will be no refund if cancellation is made within 30 days of the course start date.
Course Changes
Participants will incur a $25 program change fee if they request to change courses after enrollment. Course changes will not be accepted after May 15, 2025. No exceptions will be made.
English Language Testing Fees
Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens must demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following methods:
- Provide evidence of attendance at an international high school where instruction is conducted in English.
- Submit English Language Test Scores of a minimum of 90 on TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 115 or higher on the DuoLingo English Test.
- Demonstrate English proficiency via an oral interview conducted by staff from the Duke English for International Students (EIS) program. There is a fee of $130 (USD) for this service.
Please note that a B-2 Tourist Visa is required to attend in-person sessions.
Recreational Facility Fees
Participants aged 16 and older are eligible to purchase a program-specific membership with Duke Recreation for a fee. This fee amount will be shared when available. A waiver must be signed by parents before participants can access the facilities.
Immunization Requirements
All students are required to have immunizations in accordance with North Carolina state law. International students or others who lack access to the Tdap and Meningococcal ACWY immunizations may receive the vaccines at the Duke Student Health Center upon arrival.
The fee for the Tdap immunization is $123, and the cost for the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is $287.
The Varicella and other immunizations cannot be provided on campus. You must upload proof of immunizations to CampDoc no later than June 17, 2025.
| Name of Vaccine | Number of Doses |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B (if born after 7/1/94 & for all health science students) | 2 or 3 Doses depending on brand |
| Measles | 2 Doses |
| Meningococcal ACWY | 1 Dose (after 16th birthday) |
| Mumps | 2 Doses |
| Polio | 3 Doses (if younger than 18 years old) |
| Rubella | 1 Dose |
| TD/DTAP/TDAP | 3 Doses (one TDAP in the last 10 years) |
| Varicella (if born after 4/1/2001) | 2 Doses or positive IgG titer |
Additional Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Duke University prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or age. The university also makes good faith efforts to recruit, employ, and promote qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The university also does not tolerate harassment of any kind.
Smoking Policy
Duke University is a Tobacco Free campus.
Housing Policy
For participants residing on campus, Residential Policies and Expectations will apply.
Third Party Disclaimer
As part of our commitment to excellence, Duke University may partner with a third-party organization to support administrative and residential components of our Summer 2025 Pre-College programs that take place on Duke University’s Durham campus. Duke University will retain full control over all academic elements of the Summer 2025 Pre-College programs that take place on Duke University’s Durham campus, including academic curriculum, instructor selection, and course content.
It is currently not contemplated that Duke University will engage a third-party organization to support components of the 2025 Pre-College programs that take place at the Duke University Marine Lab or online.