Instructions
If you or your guests need a United States visitor visa to attend Duke’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony, please contact the Duke VISA Services Office directly for detailed guidance.
Visa Services Contact Information
Call: (919) 681-8472
Email: VISAHELP@mc.duke.edu
Helpful Links
The following resources are available to help support your visa application.
For International Graduates (non-U.S. Citizens)
If you and/or your guests need to apply for visas in order to attend Commencement, please complete the Confirmation of Status Form below.
Have it signed first by your academic department and then by Duke Visa Services.
For U.S. Citizens Inviting Non-U.S. Guests
An Enrollment Verification Form and an informational letter can also serve as additional documentation for the visa request process. Enrollment Verification Forms can be requested through DukeHub: