Individual study away advising appointments are 30 minutes long and most are held virtually through Zoom. See the Advising Overview page for instructions on how to schedule an appointment.

Advising Survey: Prior to meeting with an advisor, you must complete an advising survey. You will have access to the survey when you schedule your appointment.

Save Your Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email with your appointment details including a meeting link. If you need to cancel or reschedule, use the link in your confirmation email to manage your appointment.

Cancellation: If you cannot make your confirmed appointment, please let us know. Manage your appointment using the link in your confirmation email, or send an email directly to your GEO advisor. You may also call 919-684-2174 to cancel.

Late Policy: GEO advisors are not able to meet with students who arrive more than 10 minutes late to their scheduled appointment. If you are running late, please email your GEO advisor.

No-Shows: GEO advisors want to ensure that everyone who needs an appointment is able to schedule one. No-shows are tracked and may not be able to reschedule. Please let GEO advisors know in advance if you cannot make your appointment. 

Prepare For Your One-On-One Appointment

Prior to booking an individual advising appointment with a GEO advisor, you should attend a Study Away 101 Session for a basic understanding of the study away process at Duke. 

During your individual appointment, you'll be able to ask more specific questions and get customized advice for your individual needs and goals. We recommend that you have your top 3-4 program choices selected prior to your meeting. The advising appointment is meant to address specific questions and not a general program search. 

Common topics students discuss with GEO advisors include:

  • Questions about specific semester programs
  • Identity, Culture, Safety & Security
  • Health & Wellness
  • Finances
  • Academic or housing accommodations
  • Research & Internship course approvals
  • Petitions

We also recommend reviewing the following resources prior to your appointment: