Academic Calendar 2012-2013 - Office of the Registrar - Duke ...

WORK-STUDY PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT
Funds are available through the college work-study program for short-term or part-time employment of graduate
students. A student who wishes to apply for work-study must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
online. Students considering the possibility of work-study for the fall should submit FAFSA forms by April 15.
Eligibility requirements are similar to those of the federal loan programs. Awards are based on the job, eligibility of
the student, and availability of funds. In addition to departmental employment opportunities, the Duke University
Career Center maintains a listing of employment opportunities for students.
Student Expenses
Although many students will receive financial assistance for their graduate education, students are responsible
for ensuring that they have the means to support themselves, and the ability to pay tuition and fees due the university.
Below is a summary of expected costs.
COST OF LIVING
For a specific estimate of the cost of education for need-based awards or loan certification, contact the Office of
Budgets and Finance.
TUITION
The following figures are estimates for 2012-2013 and are subject to change.
Ph.D. Tuition is charged on a per semester basis. For 2012-2013, the tuition charge for Ph.D. students in their first
three years of study is $21,175 per academic semester. Upon approval of the dean, one semester of credit may be granted
for Ph.D. candidates entering with a previous graduate degree or for one semester of nondegree work done at Duke prior
to matriculation. Students in their fourth year of study and beyond are charged a reduced tuition rate of $2,980 per
academic term. All students, regardless of year of study, are charged the reduced tuition rate of $2,980 for the summer
term.
Non-degree Tuition is charged on a per credit unit basis at $2,225 per credit unit. Typical courses are three
credits, although some may be one, two, or four depending on the course. Master’s candidates, non-degree, and parttime
graduate students are also charged a per semester registration fee of $2,755.
Master’s Tuition is charged on a per semester basis for 2012-2013 and future matriculants. For 2012-2013, the
tuition charge for incoming Master’s students is $18,410 per academic semester. Incoming students who are
approved to attend on a part time basis are charged the per credit rate of $2,225. Continuing Master’s students
(matriculants prior to 2011-2012) are charged the per credit rate of $1,217 and a per semester registration fee of
$2,980.
TRANSCRIPT FEE
All entering students will be charged a one-time mandatory fee of $40 for transcripts. This fee entitles the
student to an unlimited number of Duke transcripts. Requests for transcripts of academic records can be made via
ACES, Duke’s online student records system. ACES can be accessed via the Office of the University Registrar’s
Web page.
STUDENT HEALTH FEE
All full-time students and part-time degree candidates are assessed a fee each semester for the use of the Student
Health Service. For fall and spring the fee is estimated at $600 ($300 per semester). For summer the fee is estimated
at $212. This fee is distinct from health insurance and does not provide major medical coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Students will be charged for health insurance in the fall semester, unless proof of other health insurance is
provided. For 2012-2013, health insurance is estimated to be $2,115 for the full year.
STUDENT ACIVITY FEE
All graduate students will be charged student activity fees of $16.25 per academic semester.
RECREATION FEE
All graduate students will be charged a recreation fee for the use of on-campus facilities. The fee is $64.00 per
semester.
OTHER FEES
Marine Laboratory Fee. For Marine Laboratory investigators’ research table fee, please contact the Nicholas
School of the Environment.
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