The college record should include substantial advanced course work in French or Spanish. Proficiency in the major language is fundamental and the applicant's letters of recommendation should address this question. A balanced and diversified education is essential, and knowledge of a second foreign language prior to admission is desirable. Students holding or acquiring an MA are welcomed as applicants. The Duke program is not designed for applicants seeking only an MA, except for those who apply for the JD-MA program offered in conjunction with the Law School.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For regular Fall entry, the deadline for receipt of a completed application is December 15 (postmark 5:00 pm EST) of the year before which admission is sought.  Later applications may be considered under special circumstances.

Other deadlines:

Applications completed and postmarked by November 15, 2007 will be eligible for a reduced fee of $65 rather than $75.  This fee is not waived for any applicant.

Please fill out your application on the web at http://www.gradschool.duke.edu/reqapp.htm. For more information related to the application, contact:

Admissions Officer

The Graduate School

127 Allen Building

Duke University

Box 90065

Durham, NC 27708-0065

Telephone: (919) 684-3913

For the latest information about the graduate program, please use our World Wide Web site: http://www.romancestudies.aas.duke.edu/

or contact:

Director of Graduate Studies

Duke University          

Department of Romance Studies

Box 90257

Durham, NC 27708-0257

Telephone: (919) 660-3114

Duke University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.