Advising

Open Advising

Once students have completed New Major Orientation on Canvas, they are eligible for advising in the EcoTeach Center. EcoTeach handles the nuts and bolts of advising, from anything related to major, minor, and concentration requirements to registration and graduation. A two-week open advising period is held in EcoTeach every semester — usually beginning the week of registration — during which students meet with specially trained academic advisors to review their progress in the major or minor and receive permission to register for courses in the upcoming semester. As part of this process, students will receive a personalized report on their progress in the major or minor (updated each term).

All first majors must come to open advising every semester. Second majors and minors should attend at least once a year to make sure they are on track with degree requirements.

Open Advising Dates & Times 

To register for Fall 2025 courses, all economics first majors must attend Open Advising which takes place at the days and times noted below. All first majors must sign up for an appointment. To sign up for an in-person appointment, visit this page. In-person appointments take place in EcoTeach, RM 138 Soc Sci.

If you are studying Abroad/Away or are on a break from school, the Econ. DUSA, Matthew Eggleston, will contact you individually to schedule virtual appointments. 

Mentors for Majors

Once they have formally declared, you can apply to be matched with a faculty mentor by filling out this survey. Explore the options within economics here.  The mentor assignment will be made available through the student DukeHub accounts periodically in batches. For matters that do not pertain to course requirements or technical/administrative aspects of pursuing an economic degree (such as career advice and questions about graduate school), students should feel free to contact their mentors via email for an appointment at any time during the academic year. 

Students may also consult with the director of undergraduate studies (DUS) or associate director of undergraduate studies (ADUS). The DUS and ADUS offer office hours each term for walk-ins, or you may schedule an appointment by contacting them via email.

Office Hours