GEO ADVISING OVERVIEW
GEO advisors are here to help you figure out study away plans and to prepare you for your program. There are four easy ways to access the GEO advising team – Study Away 101 Sessions, Duke-Approved Workshops, Walk-In Advising, and Individual Advising Sessions.
Video Guides
Check out our video guides for some quick information on:
Study Away 101 Sessions
Your first step in advising is to attend a group information session. These sessions are held twice weekly and are available on Zoom.
Topics covered include:
- How to search for programs based on your area of study
- How credit approvals work on study away programs
- Application process overview
- Finances overview
Study Away 101 Sessions Schedule:
The Fall 2024 schedule is available on the GEO Events Calendar.
Study Away 101 Sessions usually last about 60 minutes, and we leave the last 30 minutes open for questions.
Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 5pm and Wednesday at 6pm on Zoom. No sessions during Duke calendar holidays.
Duke-Approved Workshops
If you are applying to a Duke-Approved program your first step is to go to a
workshop led by GEO program managers.
Topics covered include:
- Application process
- How your application will be evaluated
- How to find your best fit
Duke-Approved Workshops Schedule:
View the schedule on the GEO Events Calendar and register for your preferred session on Duke Groups. Registration is required.
Walk-in Advising
Walk-in advising is for quick questions. If you don’t need a full 30-minute
appointment, please consider stopping by a walk-in session hosted by our peer
advisors. Walk-in advising can be used to double-check a policy or procedure or to
confirm you’re on track with your application, worksheet, or other pre-departure
steps.
Walk-In Advising Schedule:
View the schedule on our events calendar. Registration is required.
https://globaled.duke.edu/about/events
Walk-in advising sessions should take no more than 10 minutes per student. If you need longer, then consider making an individual advising appointment.
No sessions during Duke calendar holidays.
Individual Advising Appointments
After attending a Study Away 101 session and/or the Duke-Approved Workshop,
students are welcome to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a GEO advisor.
Preparing for the meeting with an advisor is essential.
For quick questions, please email geoadvising@duke.edu or attend walk-in advising with a peer advisor. If you want to know what a certain program is like from a fellow student’s perspective or have questions about making friends, fitting in, independent travel, etc., you can reach out to a study away ambassador.
Schedule an individual advising appointment with the survey below:
GEO Advising Appointment Survey
If you are having trouble scheduling a study away advising appointment or are
worried that your appointment isn't for several weeks, please attend a Study
Away 101 Session or Duke-Approved Workshop, come to walk-in advising hours with a peer advisor, or review
Choosing a Program.
Is study away advising required?
Meeting with a GEO advisor is required to petition a program. Advising is also required for a handful of Duke-Approved programs, including all semester Oxford programs, London School of Economics, and International Christian University (Japan). Advising is available for all other programs, both Duke-Administered and Duke-Approved, but it is not required.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I MEET WITH AN ADVISOR?
Unless you’re considering Oxford, London School of Economics, or a petition program you don’t need to meet with an advisor until 6-8 months prior to departure. Before that, we encourage you to explore programs independently, and attend the Global Education Fair, a Study Away Session, Duke-Approved Workshop, and Study Away Program information sessions to narrow down your selection and learn more about the process.
Please keep application deadlines in mind. Duke-Administered, Duke-Approved, and petition deadlines are all different. Please consult the following for program-specific deadlines:
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