Requirements
Duke University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Duke University on October 18, and Duke University may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Duke University will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Duke University.
Duke University QuestBridge Questionnaire
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Duke, you will receive instructions on accessing your Duke Admissions Portal. Please note that you should not complete a Common or Coalition Application. Once you have accessed your portal, complete therequired Duke QuestBridge Questionnaire. The questionnaire will ask you to identify up to three Duke majors that interest you, and to reflect on your academic interests and your interest in Duke. The specific questions can be foundhere.
Test Scores(Optionalfor 2023-24 admissions cycle)
Self-Reported or Official Reports
SAT code:5156
ACT code:3088
Duke University will be test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2023-24 admissions cycle.
If you choose to submit scores, complete one of the following standardized testing options and self-report or officially report scores to Duke:
- ACT (writing exam not required)
- SAT (essay componentnot required)
- Duke does not have a preference for either test, but if you choose to submit both, Duke will consider the stronger score as determined by concordance tables.
- SAT Subject Tests are not required.
2024-2025CSS Profile
CSS code:5156
Available: Oct. 1
Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type.
If yourparents are divorced or separated:
- Your non-custodial parent must submit a separate CSS Profile online. After your custodial parent completes the CSS Profile,your non-custodial parent may complete their application at the same website.
- If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download theParent 2 Waiver Request.
2024-2025FAFSA
FAFSA code:002920
Submit as soon as available
The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Duke.
US Citizens andEligible Noncitizens.
Early Decision
Students who rank Duke for the Match may not apply Early Decision to Duke.
Regular Decision
All Finalists who rank Duke for the Match will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit updated transcripts and any new information. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must request that your application be withdrawn by writing to [emailprotected].
Finalists who ranked Dukeand submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rankDuke
Common Applicationand all Duke-specific supporting documents
On the Duke sectionof the Common Application respond "yes" to the question that asks if you are requesting a fee waiver as a QuestBridge Finalist. Also provide your 9-digit QuestBridge ID number to have your fee waived.
Official Transcript(s)
Update including recent grades
Test Scores(Optional for 2023-24 admissions cycle)
Self-Reported or Official Reports
SAT code:5156
ACT code:3088
Only if new scores to report
Finalists who ranked Dukeand submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rankDuke
Finalists who did not rankDuke
US Citizens andEligible Noncitizens
2024-2025FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002920
US Citizens andEligible Noncitizens
2024-2025CSS Profile
CSS code: 5156
Available: Oct. 1
