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Roommate Conflicts: How to best support your student as a Family Member
Check out this Family Advice from Housing and Residence Life . As adults, we know that conflicts and disagreements are expected even in the strongest…
Grad/Prof Table Talk
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. Apply Now! Table Talk is simple! Selected students will have access to…
Introducing MIST: Where Creativity Meets Competition
Step into the world of Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an ingenious non-profit initiative igniting the passion of high school students across the U.S. and Canada.…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Nu Omicron Chapter Meeting
September 30, 2023
9:30am — 2:30pm
Chapter meeting for Nu Omicron
dPS Orientation
September 30, 2023
11:00am — 12:30pm
To be eligible for MiniGrant funding (including transportation) and other dPS resources, at least one executive board member of each service organization is required to…
United in Praise Homecoming Brunch
September 30, 2023
11:00am — 1:00pm
Come celebrate our time on Duke’s campus and fellowship with your fellow United in Praise family!!
Duke Diya Big/Little Reveal
September 30, 2023
11:30am — 1:30pm
Come to this event to learn who is your Diya Big/Little! This is also an event to get to know other Diya members.
Pilates Demo Days
September 30, 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Demo Days for Pilates is a hands-on workshop to teach participants how pilates training using reformers and more can help improve your everyday life. This…
Volunteer Shelter Trips
September 30, 2023
12:00pm — 2:00pm
Join us on our monthly volunteer trips to various shelters in the Triangle! Transportation is covered!
Spikeball Tournament
September 30, 2023
12:00pm — 5:00pm
Spikeball tournament to encourage college students on incorporating exercise into their daily routines for stress relief and improved mental health. Also giving resources on with…
Personal Training Demo Days: Deadlifts
September 30, 2023
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Demo Days for Deadlifting is a hands-on workshop to teach participants how to Deadlift or give tips on form for those that have some experience.…
Homecoming Lunch
September 30, 2023
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Join us for a lunch at the gardens! Meet other alum and students on campus ahead of the big game!
Picnic in the Gardens with BDU
September 30, 2023
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Join us at the Duke Gardens for a picnic and games! Fruit, cheese, and cookies will be provided! Bring picnic blankets if you have any:)
Queer Rock Climbing!
September 30, 2023
2:00pm — 3:30pm
Learn how to rock climb with queer climbing wall staff and students! Saturday, September 30, 2:00–3:30pm at the Wilson Climbing Wall. If you require any…
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The Division of Student Affairs is critically engaged in supporting the holistic engagement and personal growth of all students who attend Duke. The Division collaborates with student leaders, faculty, families, community members and many others in the delivery of key services.
Our programs and services are designed to support holistic wellbeing, foster an inclusive and dynamic community, and complement Duke's commitment to academic excellence.
Welcome from the VP
The Division of Student Affairs supports over 16,000 Duke undergraduate, graduate and professional students and engages tens of thousands of visitors, families, and members of the Duke community every year. Our team includes more than 800 dining staff, 200 housekeepers, 100 clinicians and care providers, and scores of student development specialists, event coordinators, residential coordinators, career advisers and operations experts. We partner with student leaders and faculty on the Durham and Beaufort campuses throughout the calendar year.
Our primary job is to ensure Duke students have the resources and support they need to arrive at their classes and laboratories ready to engage in critical thinking and learning each day. We also help Blue Devils gain skills and insight about themselves and the world - and we take great pride in helping future leaders tackle obstacles, flourish, and make the most of their Duke experience. Through a wide range of programs and offices– from undergraduate new student and family programs to career advising, from venue management and the box office to QuadEx, student leader advising, and student-programs and initiatives in our Identity and Cultural Centers, we love being a part of our students’ individual journeys and fostering excellence across Duke.
We’re glad you’re here!
Yours,
Mary Pat McMahon
Vice Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs