Member Program Overview
DTech Members are part of the friendly and supportive DTech community which has grown to include hundreds of undergraduates studying computer science, engineering and math/statistics at Duke. The DTech Member Program includes:
- A strong and supportive community that will help you thrive during your time at Duke and beyond
- Activities to help you get to know other students with similar majors and interests
- Career Guidance and extensive support for technical job searches
- Mentorship from experienced DTech students, DTech alumni, and industry leaders
- 1x1 Coaching from DTech staff members
- Academic support for technical courses
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and give back. These include serving on our Student Executive Board, leading an interest group, speaking at workshops, and serving as a mentor or Circle leader
Scholar Program Overview
The Scholar program is DTech's comprehensive experience for members doing technical summer internships. It is designed to help Scholars build strong relationships with each other, reach their internship goals, learn about diverse opportunities in the tech space, and gain the benefits of mentoring, inspiration, and peer support.
The Scholar Program includes:
- Scholar Program Kick-Off during the spring. This all-day event is held on-campus and provides time for personal reflection, goal-setting, meeting other Scholars, and workshops to help you prepare for the summer
- Summer networking activities and visits to companies in areas such as NYC, Raleigh-Durham, SF/Bay Area, and Seattle
- 1x1 mentoring during the summer with an industry professional
- The opportunity to live with other Scholars in housing subsidized by DTech
- Scholar Circles through which small groups of Scholars meet twice a month through the summer to share experiences, provide support, and build lifelong friendships
- Interactive workshops during the spring and summer that will provide practical information and support to help you make the most of your internship
- Housing stipends and other support to encourage Scholars to live together during the summer
FAQs
IS THERE A REQUIRED MAJOR FOR BECOMING A MEMBER OF DTECH?
No, but DTech resources and programming are the best fit for undergraduate students interested in computing-related disciplines such as computer science, engineering data science and math/statistics.
I'M JUST EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERING. SHOULD I STILL APPLY TO BECOME A DTECH MEMBER?
Yes! We have a wealth of resources for students new to tech, and there's no better time to start building a community that will support you throughout your Duke career.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO APPLY TO BECOME A DTECH MEMBER? SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL I HAVE MY RESUME COMPLETE?
We encourage you to apply as early as possible during the fall semester so that you can become part of the community and avail yourself of all that DTech has to offer. You do not need a resume to apply to become a DTech member, and we'll provide resources that will help you create one.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THE SCHOLAR PROGRAM?
Applications for the Scholar Program typically open in January.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOLAR PROGRAM?
- DTech membership (This is a separate application process to be completed before you apply to become a Scholar.)
- Acceptance of a technical summer internship
- Completion of the DTech Scholar application
- Attendance at the DTech Scholar Kick-off
- Commitment to actively engage in all DTech Scholar programming
- Are in good academic standing at Duke and plan to return to Duke as a student during the academic year following the summer