We believe a wide range of personal perspectives, beliefs, and lived experiences are essential to making Duke a vibrant and meaningful living and learning community. Feel free to share with us anything in this context that might help us better understand you and what you might bring to our community.

Tell us about an experience in the past year or two that reflects your imagination, creativity or intellect.

What is your sense of Duke as a university and a community, and why do you consider it a good match for you? If there's something in particular about our offerings that attracts you, feel free to share that as well.

On Colgate's campus, students engage with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, and perspectives during the course of their educational and social experiences. In 250 words or less, please share the benefits you see in engaging with a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff as part of your Colgate experience.

Colgate students immerse themselves in social and intellectual pursuits that inspire them. Tell us in 250 words or less what inspires you and why you want to pursue that at Colgate.

The person I admire most is…

In the future, I hope to…

I am fascinated by…

I am seeking a community that…

My favorite book, movie, or television show is…

One thing I would change is…

My favorite place is…

My favorite food is…

I am drawn to Colgate University because…

One historical figure I would like to meet is…

Something that has changed my perspective is…

I am the best version of myself when…

My favorite family/community/cultural tradition is…