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2026 Summer Transition Series (Graduate & Professional Students)

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Hello, incoming students, and welcome to Graduate and Professional Student Services’ 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 post-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; a question submission form will be going live soon. 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

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Additional sessions may be added throughout the summer. Check back for updates.

DateWebinar TopicRegistration Link
Tuesday, May 19, 2026Search Tips for Off-Campus Housing in Durham, NC
Hosted by Off-Campus and Community Life
Registration coming soon
Wednesday, May 27, 2026Overview of North Carolina Immunizations Process for Duke Students
Hosted by Duke Student Health
Registration coming soon
Wednesday, June 3, 2026Living on a Grad Student Budget
Hosted by the Office of Student Loans and Personal Finance
Registration coming soon
Thursday, June 11, 2026Overview of the Student Accommodations Process & Community Resources
Hosted by Student Disability Access Office & Disability Culture Center
Registration coming soon
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Understanding the Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan
Hosted by Duke Student Health
Registration coming soon
Tuesday, June 23, 2026Durham Uncovered: A student panel exploring favorite places in the Bull City
Hosted by Graduate Professional Student Panel
Registration coming soon
T-Th, July 14-16, 2026 (tentative)Adjusting to American Classrooms and Graduate/Professional Settings
Hosted by Duke International Student Center
Registration coming soon
August 2026In-person Welcome EventsComing soon