Admissions
2026 Enrollment Deadlines
Applications are open on the Duke Grad School Website
- Spring 2026 (January 2026 start) – MA and JD/MA Applications are due October 1, 2025
- Fall 2026 (August 2026 start) – MA and MD/MA applications are due January 22, 2026 (Early Action) and March 16, 2026 (Regular Admissions)
- Fall 2026 Rolling Admission (August 2026 start) – MA applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 29th, 2026.
We invite you to learn about the application process and to contact us with any questions you have.
- Learn about who should apply.
- Learn about the application requirements.
- Learn about Duke’s Professional Development Resources for Graduate Students.
- Review tuition and financial aid options including the substantial S&S Leadership Award.
- Attend an online information session.
- Answer your queries by reading our Frequently Asked Questions.