2026 Dates and Deadlines
The deadline for new applications for 2026 DukeEngage summer programs is October 30, 2025. To be added to the mailing list for DukeEngage 2026, subscribe to our newsletter here.
All applicants for 2026 international programs are urged to have a valid passport in hand before February 2026. Contact DukeEngage to learn more about what help Duke can provide for passport-related expenses.
SEPTEMBER 2025
- Sept. 3 – Info Session, 5:30 p.m. | Zoom | Watch here! | Info Session Slides
- Sept. 9 – Info Session, 5:30 p.m. | Zoom |
- Sept. 29 – Info Session, 5:30 p.m. | East Duke 204B | Register here| Snacks provided!
OCTOBER 2025
- Oct. 1 – Summer 2026 program list available; applications open
- Oct. 6–23 – DukeEngage Days (program specific info sessions):
Oct. 30 (11:59pm Eastern Time) – Application deadline
NOVEMBER 2025
- Nov. 25 – Student selection notifications
DECEMBER 2025
- Dec. 3 (11:59pm Eastern Time) – Commitment deadline
SPRING 2026
- Group orientation meetings
FEBRUARY 2026
- February 20 – DukeEngage Spring Convocation
MARCH-APRIL 2026
- March 25-26 – Student Health Travel Clinic days (most international & select US programs)
- March 28 or April 11 – DukeEngage Academy sessions
MAY-AUGUST 2026
- DukeEngage summer programs (program dates vary)
SEPTEMBER 2026
- DukeEngage Fall Reflection Challenge
- DukeEngage Fall Reunion