Hello, incoming students, and welcome to Graduate and Professional Student Services’ Summer Transition Series! This series will help you:
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- INTERACT: Meet knowledgeable members of the Duke community
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- COMMUNICATE: Ask questions directly to the hosts about topics relevant to Graduate & Professional students
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- 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.
| Date | Webinar Topic | Registration Link |
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| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | STS #1 | Search Tips for Off-Campus Housing in Durham, NC Hosted by Off-Campus and Community Life | REGISTER HERE |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | STS #2 | Overview of North Carolina Immunizations Process for Duke Students Hosted by Duke Student Health | REGISTER HERE |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | STS #3 | Living on a Grad Student Budget Hosted by the Office of Student Loans and Personal Finance | REGISTER HERE |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | STS #4 | Overview of the Student Accommodations Process & Community Resources Hosted by Student Disability Access Office & Disability Culture Center | REGISTER HERE |
| 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 Graduate Professional Student Panel | REGISTER HERE |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | STS #7 | Adjusting to American Classrooms and Graduate/Professional Settings Hosted by Duke International Student Center | REGISTER HERE |
| August 2026 | In-person Welcome Events | Coming soon |