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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS How to Apply Registration for Courses Wait for Us to Contact You about Your Visa The I-20 Procedure Proof of Support What to Mail Students Currently Studying in the U.S. Wait for Processing Get Your F-1 VISA Housing and Dining Getting to Duke You’re HERE! Visit Duke VISA Services in Person

1. HOW TO APPLY - applications accepted Feb. 20 Complete the Summer Session Application Pay the $100 Application Fee 3. Demonstrate English Proficiency If English is not your primary language, you must have these test scores for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) : Minimum score of 95 for the internet-based TOEFL test (IBT), or Minimum score of 7 in the IELTS, or Students who do not have one of the above test scores may be tested by the English for International Students (EIS) program in the Duke University Graduate School. 4. Submit an official transcript from your home University. 5. Institutional Endorsement Form submitted by an Academic Dean or other University official, directly to Duke Summer Session.

2. REGISTRATION FOR COURSES Only AFTER your application is complete and we have: Your complete Summer Session application Your application payment of $100 TOEFL or IELTS test score or a result from EIS program at Duke Your official university transcript Your Institutional Endorsement Form THEN we review your application. IF you are accepted, we register you for your classes. We will send you an email confirmation of your registration.

3. WAIT FOR US TO CONTACT YOU PLEASE DO NOT SEND any of the documents described in the following slides until we send you an email telling you to do so. For your information . . . If you have general questions about student visas, please consult the US Department of State Visa Page where you will find links to specific consular locations and other helpful information.

4. THE I-20 PROCEDURE When your Summer Session registration has been confirmed, we will initiate the I-20 process with Duke Visa Services. We will email you and tell you to complete Part II of the Duke Visa Services Webform. Summer Session will email you a link to the webform and a username and password.

4. Proof of Support 5. PROOF OF SUPPORT Collect proof of financial support.* You should be able to demonstrate financial resources equal to the amount shown on the estimated student budget provided by Summer Session. 5. PROOF OF SUPPORT *If you submit a bank statement from an account that is not in your name, the owner of the account must provide a letter of support. For example, if the name on the account is a parent, that parent must provide a letter stating their intention to provide you the amount shown on the estimated student budget.

6. WHAT TO MAIL US (slide 1 of 2) Mail the following documents TOGETHER directly to Duke Summer Session (address on next slide): Webform signature page. After electronically submitting the webform, print out the signature page and sign in blue ink. Proof of financial support Sponsorship letter (if financial support funds are not in your name) Copy of passport page showing picture and biographical data

Summer Session mailing address: 6. WHAT TO MAIL US – ADDRESS (slide 2 of 2) Summer Session mailing address: Duke Summer Session Attn: Kim Price 8 East Campus Dr. 201 Bishop’s House, Box 90700 Durham, NC 27708

Please be on the lookout for instructions from our office. 7. ALREADY ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE US? If you are already in the US attending a University it is likely that you will not need a new I-20. You also do not need to submit proof of English proficiency. You will not be required to provide poof of funding. However, you will be required to: Complete the Duke Visa Services Webform Mail us the original of the Webform signature page Mail us copies of your passport and current I-20 or other visa documents, and Provide a letter from your home institution’s Visa Services Office acknowledging your intention to study at Duke for the summer. Please be on the lookout for instructions from our office.

8. Time to wait 8. WAIT FOR PROCESSING After we receive your materials, please allow 2-3 weeks for Duke Visa Services to process your I-20. Your I-20 will be mailed by FedEx or DHL to the address you provide* on the webform. 8. WAIT FOR PROCESSING *It is essential that both your email address and physical mailing address are clear and correct. We will be sending vital information to you via email and your I-20 will be sent to the mailing address that YOU provide on the webform.

9. Get your F-1 visa 9. GET YOUR F-1 VISA After you receive your document, follow the directions provided by Duke Visa Services , pay the SEVIS fee*, and apply for your F-1 visa at the US Consulate or Embassy in your home country. http://www.usembassy.gov 9. GET YOUR F-1 VISA *The SEVIS I-901 fee is mandated by Congress to support the program office and the automated system that keeps track of students and exchange visitors and ensures that they maintain their status while in the United States. Each student or exchange visitor issued an initial Form I-20 or DS-2019 on or after October 27, 2008, is responsible for paying this fee to SEVP.

10. Housing 10. HOUSING AND DINING (slide 1 of 2) If you wish to live on campus during your summer term, you will need to apply for housing. Keep checking the website below. We will also try to email you when Housing information becomes available. http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/rlhs 10. HOUSING AND DINING (slide 1 of 2)

10. HOUSING AND DINING (slide 2 of 2) When you apply for housing you may be asked to select a Dining plan. This is optional. If you wish to purchase a Dining plan, we recommend the small plan since summer dining locations are sometimes limited. You will also be able to deposit money on your Duke student card for use at campus and some local eateries. This ‘flex’ money can also be used for campus stores and vending machines.

11. GETTING TO DUKE When making your travel arrangements, please note that the closest airport to Duke is: Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) You should arrive no later than May 16 for term 1 and July 2 for term 2 (6-week), or July 10 (4-week).

Enjoy your classes and have a great summer! 12. YOU’RE HERE! VISIT DUKE VISA SERVICES Arrive at Duke, get settled and register at Duke Visa Services IN PERSON by the end of the third day of class. They will send you instructions that will help make this process fast and easy. http://www.visaservices.duke.edu Enjoy your classes and have a great summer!