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Spring 2021 Admitted Students Events

Admitted Student Events Spring 2021 - Welcome to the Nic School

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Spring 2021 Admitted Students Events

We are glad you are here! We invite you to get to know the Nicholas School through this series of events including interactive virtual presentations and panel discussions, virtual office hours, videos and more.

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Get to Know the Nicholas School

Congratulations on your admission to the Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke! Everyone here is eager to—virtually—show you around campus, tell you about all the resources and opportunities, and connect you with current students, fellow admitted students, faculty, staff and alumni. 

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Mark Your Calendar

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Designed Just for You

We have put together a robust lineup of opportunities for you to engage with the Nicholas School community and see yourself at Duke. Check out the schedule and mark your calendar now for upcoming live-streamed presentations, panel discussions, virtual office hours and more!

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We're Just an Email Away

We invite you to join us for as many admitted student virtual events as you can. This year we have added several Admitted Student Information Sessions hosted by the Admissions team to answer your questions in a small group and meet other admitted students. We encourage you to reach out directly with any questions that we haven't answered—we are here to help.

admissions@nicholas.duke.edu


What to Expect

All admitted student events will be held virtually this year. We have a full calendar of events running through March and April, and even more sessions will be announced in the coming weeks. Check your email often and bookmark this page. Please complete a registration form for each session you wish to attend; you will then receive login information for each event via a confirmation email. 


Get to Know - Your Campus: Nicholas School Durham Campus and Duke Marine Lab Beaufort Campus
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NICHOLAS SCHOOL DURHAM CAMPUS VIRTUAL TOUR

Located on Duke University's West Campus, Grainger Hall and the Levine Science Research Center house our teaching, research and student life facilities.

Take Virtual Tour

View 360 Tour Duke University Marine Laboratory Campus


MARINE LAB VIRTUAL TOUR

Our year-round coastal campus in Beaufort, N.C. is home to research, teaching and student life facilities. Whether you spend a day or a year, the Marine Lab is a unique resource for all of our students.

Take Virtual Tour

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DUKE FOREST VIRTUAL TOUR

Since 1931, the Duke Forest has been Duke University’s living laboratory and outdoor classroom. The Duke Forest has taught countless students, generated innumerable scientific articles and launched the careers of many well-respected scientists.

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Get to Know - Your Dean and Faculty
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Welcome with Dean Toddi Steelman

Nicholas School Dean Toddi Steelman welcomes you to the Nicholas School and answers some of your questions in this signature event. Not to be missed for any admitted student. 

Tuesday, March 30
4:00 – 5:00 p.m., EST

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program area info sessions with faculty

Join faculty and program chairs to learn more about our program areas, hear from current students and/or alumni, and meet your future classmates. Please plan to attend the session for the program to which you were admitted. If you were admitted to the MEM/MF, plan to attend both MEM and MF sessions. These sessions will be recorded and available for viewing by all admitted students soon after.

 

Wednesday, March 31, 6:30–7:30 p.m., EST

  • Coastal Environmental Management, with program chairs Pat Halpin and Grant Murray
  • Energy & Environment, with program chair Tim Johnson
  • Water Resources Management, with program chair Martin Doyle

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Thursday, April 1, 4:00–5:00 p.m., EST

  • Business & Environment, with program chair Deborah Gallagher
  • Ecosystem Science & Conservation, with program chairs John Poulsen and Dean Urban
  • Ecotoxicology & Environmental Health, with program chair Jim Zhang
  • Environmental Economics & Policy, with program chair Elizabeth Albright

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Thursday, April 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m., EST

  • Master of Forestry, with program chairs Ram Oren and Jeffrey Vincent

Register Now


Get to Know - Your Career and Professional Development Connections

Prepare to Launch your Career with the NSOE Career and Professional Development Center

Please join Allison Besch, Melissa Hunter, and Deanna Knighton to learn more about our Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC), a resource dedicated to MEM and MF students that provides focused support for students and alumni throughout their Nicholas School tenure and beyond.

Tuesday, April 13
10:00 – 11:00 a.m., EST

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An Introduction to Master's Projects for Admitted Students

Please join NSOE staff and alum Laura Collins MEM'17 for an introduction to the Master's Project (MP), which is a culminating applied learning experience for MEM and MF students. In this session, you will learn about the difference between a Master's Project and a traditional thesis, the various timelines of MPs, and the support available to you from NSOE faculty and staff. Examples of previous MPs can be found on the Nicholas School Master's Projects page.

Tuesday, April 13
4:00 – 4:30 p.m., EST

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Career & Professional development center Office Hours

Meet NSOE Career and Professional Development Center staff members and ask questions about career coaching, internships, professional development and more during office hours. No appointment needed—join anytime during the session. Register to receive login information.


Wednesday, April 14
Drop in between 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., EST
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Thursday, April 15
Drop in between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., EST
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Friday, April 16
Drop in between 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., EST
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Get to Know Your Student Services Team

understanding your financial aid

Join Cynthia Peters, Assistant Dean of Student Services, for an overview of financial support and aid at the Nicholas School. 

Friday, March 26
10:00 – 11:00 a.m., EST

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financial aid office hours

Have questions about your financial aid that would be better discussed live rather than via email? Book a one-on-one conversation with Cynthia Peters, NSOE Assistant Dean of Student Services. Register to receive a link to schedule your individual appointment.


Monday, April 12
Appointments available between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., EST
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Wednesday, April 14
Appointments available between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., EST
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Registrar Office Hours

During these drop-in sessions, meet NSOE Registrar Erika Lovelace and ask questions about prerequisites, course registration, and other Registrar-related topics. No appointment needed—join anytime during the session. Register to receive login information.


Monday, April 12
Drop in between 6:00 – 7:15 p.m., EST
Register Now


Wednesday, April 14 
Drop in between 8:15 – 9:30 a.m., EST
Register Now


admitted student info sessions

Join members of the admissions team to review next steps, answer your questions, and celebrate your admission. We look forward to connecting with you.

March Sessions

  • Monday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m., EST
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  • Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m., EST
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April Sessions

  • Saturday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m., EST
    Register Now
  • Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m., EST
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  • Saturday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m., EST
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  • Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m., EST
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  • Wednesday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m., EST
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Get to Know - Your Classmates
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Join the Facebook Group

We encourage you to join the Facebook Group for students entering fall 2021 as a way to connect with fellow admitted students and post questions for our Nicholas School Enrollment Services team.

Go to Facebook Group

Resources

  • View the schedule of Admitted Students Events in date order
  • Download a Nicholas School Zoom background for joining sessions
  • Contact the Admissions team with questions at admissions@nicholas.duke.edu
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Take the Next Step

Ready to join us at Duke? Accept your offer of admission and submit your deposit through your applicant account by May 1, 2021.

For a look at what's ahead, the enrolling students' website is your go-to resource while you are a professional graduate student, beginning with fall enrollment and continuing throughout your academic career.

GO TO WebsitE for EnroLLING STUDENTS

Questions?

We're always ready to help. Simply contact us at the following:

Office of Enrollment Services
Nicholas School of the Environment
Duke University
308 Research Drive, Levine Science Research Center (LSRC)
Suite A101 Box 90330
Durham, NC 27708-0330

admissions@nicholas.duke.edu

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