Duke in L.A. For Participants

Consult this page for information if you have been accepted into the program and check the FAQ page. Your best source for general information is the Duke in LA Blog maintained by DULA Faculty Director, Jim  Thompson.  In the blog and this page together, you will find useful links and important information about course registration, field trips, assignments, transportation and parking, and housing options.  For the U.S. Culture Industries course, Jim uses Duke's Blackboard. If you have additional questions about USC, the courses, Los Angeles housing or transportation, or internships, contact Jim Thompson.  If you have questions about financial matters, Duke transcripts, the application process, or special Duke network set-up for non-Duke students, consult the Duke in LA coordinator, Carolyn Leith, at 919-660-3030.

Housing-Off-Campus USC Housing App
Auto Shippers Transportation
Financial Matters Health Center
Duke Blackboard USC OASIS
USC Registrar School of Cinematic Arts
Thornton School of Music Annenberg School for Communication
Student Commitment form Parent Permission Form

Timeline

  • March 1 to September 30  Applications accepted on rolling basis.  Non-refundable deposit due within 30 days of acceptance
  • March 19 to 21  Faculty Director visits Duke for informational meeting and applicant interviews
  • Early October  Application interviews with Film/Video/Digital staff
  • Early October-Orientation for accepted applicants
  • Duke Parents' Weekend- Interviews with Faculty Director to discuss internships and USC courses and reception for parents and students
  • After November 1-USC housing applications submitted to USC-DULA coordinator informed.  Jim registers participants for their selected USC courses 
  • Early November-DULA coordinator insures all students are registered for the two and a half Duke courses
  • November & December  Internship search, Housing, apply for USC parking if bringing a car
  • Early January  Arrive in Los Angeles before USC classes start.  Jim schedules a very important orientation meeting the weekend before classes

Most Current Timeline information