All students interested in returning to Duke will need to complete the return process which begins with completing the return request form. Timelines for completing the form and deadlines for upcoming terms appear below. If you have questions or want help with the return process, please email us at timeaway@duke.edu.
Summer 2025 Return Requests
Summer 2025 Return Requests
The Summer 2025 return request will open on February 1. If you have questions about the return process or want to plan your return, please email timeaway@duke.edu.
Return Timelines
The deadlines for returns are determined according to registration windows and housing considerations so that all students, including returning students, receive equitable course selection and housing considerations.
| Returning Semester | Return Requests Open | Return Requests Close |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 |
February 1st Summer registration begins February 17th. |
April 1st |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1st Fall registration begins April 2nd. | June 1st |
| Spring 2026 |
August 1st Spring registration begins October 29th. | October 1st |
If it is after the deadline and you have a truly extenuating circumstance, email timeaway@duke.edu.
Return Checklist
Consult the Return Checklist as soon as you begin to consider your return plans. Please remember to check your Bursar account, your return cannot be processed if you have any outstanding balance on your account. If you need help you want to talk through any questions you have, please reach out to us at timeaway@duke.edu.