Information for Current Students

Final Project Information and Forms
Students intending to graduate should download and print the guidelines and forms for completing the final project and suggestions for organizing your final project semester.

Final Project Proposal
Students intending to submit their final project proposal should download and print the final project proposal guidelines.  Final Project Proposal Guidelines Forms

Final Project Proposal Deadlines
You must meet with your final project supervisor and the MALS director by the following dates:

Summer project: the 2nd Friday in March
Fall project: the 2nd Friday in June
Spring project: the 2nd Friday in October

Your completed Final Project Proposal must be submitted to the MALS office by the following dates:

Summer project: the last Friday in March
Fall project: the last Friday in June
Spring project: the last Friday in October

Independent Study
To register for an independent study, submit a completed Independent Study Proposal, signed by your faculty supervisor, to the MALS office.  Deadlines are

Summer independent study: March 31
Fall independent study: June 30
Spring independent study: October 31

MALS Writing Workshops
Students are encouraged to confer with writing consultant Kent Wicker to hone their writing skills and talk through term paper and final project topics. In addition to private seaaions, Kent offers evening wirting workshops each semester. For details, visit the Writing Program.

Attendance in these seminars is limited and requires a reservation, dukemals@duke.edu.

MALS Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is your guide to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program and Duke University.  It will inform you about the academic and practical aspects of MALS and facilitate your navigation through the program and administrative procedures.

A reference tool for a wide range of student concerns, from academic requirements such as the final project process to registration or financial matters, the handbook is intended to be the quickest path to an answer.  If, after consulting the handbook, you still have questions or unresolved issues, please call the MALS office (919-684-3222).  MALS Student Handbook