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Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways Your Gift Makes a Difference
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our…
Blue Devil Market Expands Healthy Options on Campus
When the Blue Devil Market opened at Duke one afternoon in October, Jill Solomon felt a cautious optimism. “I expected a good turnout, but I…
True North Leadership Program
We are excited to announce a milestone in our commitment to leadership education at Duke. On Monday, September 18, Student Affairs proudly launched the True…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Friday Stargazing Open House
December 1, 2023
8:00pm — 10:00pm
The Friday Open House is a weekly to bi-weekly event hosted at Duke Teaching Observatory in Duke Forest, which is open to both Duke students…
Little Big Show
December 1, 2023
8:00pm — 9:30pm
DUI’s last fall semester show! Come live laugh and love with us as we tear up the stage doing long-form improvised comedy.
NSBE Holiday Lock-In
December 1, 2023
9:00pm — 10:00am
Come join NSBE for a relaxing night of holiday fun before finals season! Bring your sleeping bags and pillow and prepare for a long night…
Pulse Live at the Fruit
December 1, 2023
9:30pm — 1:00am
Experience Small Town Records’ electrifying night of live music, starting at 9:30pm till 1:00am. Free entry—join us for an unforgettable concert.
dPS Outing 3: Root Causes
December 2, 2023
8:00am — 11:30am
dPS Fellows volunteer with Root Causes Program Distribution Day
Duke Cru Worship Morning
December 2, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
A gathering with food in singing in the Duke Gardens.
TedXDuke Speaker Auditions
December 2, 2023
11:00am — 3:00pm
Auditions for potential TedXDuke speakers at our annual conference. Closed event.
RCUC Lunch and Gathering
December 2, 2023
11:00am — 1:00pm
Come enjoy food and community with the Root Causes Undergraduate Coalition over lunch and reflect in-person after a Fresh Produce Program Distribution the maning of…
Nu Omicron Fall Retreat
December 2, 2023
11:00am — 4:00pm
Fall retreat and planning session for Nu Omicron
Christians On Campus IPMM
December 2, 2023
11:30am — 2:30pm
Intercollegiate Praise and Ministry Meeting
Volunteer Shelter Trips
December 2, 2023
12:00pm — 2:00pm
Join us on our monthly volunteer trips to various shelters in the Triangle! Transportation is covered!
Mi Gente Journaling Workshop
December 2, 2023
12:00pm — 1:30pm
Unwind in the Wellness Oasis and journal with Mi Gente! There will be a short information session and workshop on journaling followed by a community…
We’re so glad you’re here.
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