Hello, incoming students, and welcome to Graduate and Professional Student Services’ 2026 Summer Transition Series! This series will help you:
- INTERACT: Meet knowledgeable members of the Duke community.
- COMMUNICATE: Ask questions directly to the hosts about topics relevant to Graduate & Professional students.
- CONNECT: Access all sessions online and review recordings throughout the summer.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is required for each webinar. If you are unable to participate during the scheduled time, recordings of each webinar will be posted 3-5 business days after the recording.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE THE WEBINAR:
Not sure if you’ll be able to join live, but still have a question you want answered? You can submit questions before the webinar.
Our moderators will do their best to answer all questions received during the appropriate webinar!
All sessions will be from 9-10 a.m. Eastern Time via Zoom webinar
SCHEDULE: Additional sessions may be added throughout the summer. Check back for updates.
| Date | Webinar Topic | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | STS #1 | Search Tips for Off-Campus Housing in Durham, NC Hosted by Off-Campus and Community Life | WEBINAR RECORDING |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | STS #2 | Overview of North Carolina Immunizations Process for Duke Students Hosted by Duke Student Health | WEBINAR RECORDING |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | STS #3 | Living on a Grad Student Budget Hosted by the Office of Student Loans and Personal Finance | WEBINAR RECORDING |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | STS #4 | Overview of the Student Accommodations Process & Community Resources Hosted by the Student Disability Access Office | WEBINAR RECORDING |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | STS #5 | Understanding the Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan Hosted by Duke Student Health | REGISTER HERE |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | STS #6 | Durham Uncovered: A student panel exploring favorite places in the Bull City Hosted by a Graduate & Professional Student Panel | REGISTER HERE |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | STS #7 | Adjusting to American Classrooms and Graduate/Professional Settings Hosted by the Duke International Student Center | REGISTER HERE |
| August 2026 | In-person Welcome Events | Coming soon |