Graduate and Professional Summer Welcome Events
(for new, incoming students)
Overview:
As an extension to our 2025 Summer Transition Series webinar sessions, we are excited to announce immersive, in-person Welcome Events!
Welcome Events are designed:
- For first-year incoming Graduate and Professional students at Duke University.
- To foster a sense of belonging for graduate and professional students with Duke University in addition to unique academic programs.
- To facilitate a pathway for students to build interdepartmental connections with other graduate and professional students at Duke.
List of Upcoming Summer Welcome Events:
(Click on the images below to learn more.)
Downtown Scavenger Hunt
@ Durham Central Park
August 1, 2025
Welcome to Durham! Our first event features a fun, fast-paced scavenger hunt in Downtown Durham, starting and ending at Durham Central Park.
Duke Gardens &
Nasher Museum
August 7, 2025
DukeArts presents tours of the majestic Duke Gardens and the Nasher Museum. Conclude with lunch and an immersive arts activity.
(Hosted by DukeArts)
Marquee Event:
Durham Bulls Baseball Game
August 14, 2025
Baseball is America’s pastime. So what better way to jump into the US than to join us for an exciting Durham Bulls baseball game!
(Hosted by Off-Campus & Community Life)
Join us for memorable welcome events!