Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who do I contact with questions about undergraduate courses or programs in Statistical Science and Data Science?

Send an email with details to dus@stat.duke.edu and we'll get back to you with an answer or to set up a time to talk.    
 

How do I take an undergraduate statistics course through the interinstitutional program that Duke has with NC Central, NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, and UNC-Greensboro?

Check with your institution's own policies.  Duke's are here for undergraduates.  Then reach out to dus@stat.duke.edu about the availability of the specific course at Duke or to the equivalent person in the other universities' departments for their courses. The general policy is it must be arranged before the end of drop/add and only works if there are available seats and all other requirements are met. 


Do voluntary S/U courses count towards the major or minor?

The Trinity College policy on Voluntary S/U grades has changed and you can find it here. Notice that you need permission from the course instructor and your dean, and that it is up to each department to decide whether they will count a voluntary S/U course towards their major/minor/certificate requirements. In Statistical Science, only STA 101 may be taken as a voluntary S/U course. S/U courses do not count toward program core or elective requirements. They are counted in our department for math and computer science prerequisites. If you have questions, please contact the DUS.

How are major or IDM advisors assigned?

Students choosing a first major or IDM in the department are assigned their faculty advisor after declaration. The faculty advisor is your resource for course selection, research opportunities, graduate or professional school information, etc. Second majors are assigned to the Undergraduate Coordinator until they request a faculty advisor. Minors are assigned to the Undergraduate Coordinator. Once you have officially declared the major, minor, or IDM, please complete this form, and you will be assigned your advisor.  If you prefer a particular advisor, please indicate so in that form. Note that faculty bandwidth, sabbaticals, etc. may limit particular advisors’ assignments. If you have questions about selecting an advisor, contact dus@stat.duke.edu or talk with any faculty member.

 

Who can help with degree planning for declaring a major, minor, or IDM?

If you have questions about planning your path through our department before declaring your major, minor or IDM, contact Joan Combs Durso, the Undergraduate Coordinator.  


How can I find out more about what's going on in Statistical Science? I'm not yet ready to declare a major or I'm interested in information about statistics-related events for undergraduates.

Our mailing list for students interested in all things Statistical Science can help. Sign in at  stat-undergrad-undeclared and click Subscribe.  

I am thinking of taking a statistics course abroad/away from Duke. What do I need to do to request transfer credit? 

Please fill out the transfer credit request form.

You are welcome to contact us at dus.  
 

I am looking for a statistics tutor, do you have any suggestions?

First, we recommend taking advantage of office hours with the professor of the course as well as the TAs. If you still need additional help, see the list of private tutors.
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