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Purpose of a Vigil A vigil is a period of watchful attention, often spent in quiet contemplation, typically held as a form of commemoration or in anticipation of an event. It involves a collective or individual act of maintaining awareness, commonly observed during times of mourning, reflection, or preparation. Hosting a Vigil at Duke University Who can host a vigil? Vigils must be hosted by a registered student organization or University department. If an individual student not connected to a student organization is interested in hosting a vigil, they should contact the Assistant Dean of Religious Life, Lyn Pace. Organizations must…
Welcome to Duke! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Project Transfer: Welcome to Duke! Whether or not it’s your first college orientation, PTransfer’s mission is to provide new-to-Duke transfer students a crash course in everything Duke. Expect three days of fun, as we teach…
In the Spotlight is an awards ceremony that recognizes Duke community members and student groups that have represented Duke in an exemplary way throughout the academic year. Individual Awards William J. Griffith University Service Award Distinguished Leadership Award Duke Cornerstone Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Member of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Emerging Leader of the Year Student Organization Advisor of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Greek Scholar Award Group Awards Fraternity/Sorority Life Chapter Program of the Year Student Organization Program of the Year Student Organization of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Duke Partnership for Change Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Greek Scholar Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Chapter…
Student organization storage is currently unavailable. An announcement will be made via public channels when it becomes available again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Student Organization Storage Guidelines To ensure the efficient use of storage facilities and maintain a safe and organized environment, the following guidelines have been established for recognized student organizations. Student organization spaces exist to provide storage and access to supplies related to the functions of the organization. The use of the student organization storage space is a privilege of being a recognized student organization. The Student Involvement and Leadership team reserves the right to revoke this…
Disability Community Space (DCS) Check back soon for more information! Disability Community Space (DCS) is an inclusive affinity space open to all. It offers a welcoming environment where individuals of different abilities and allies can connect, share experiences, access resources, and foster mutual support.
Branded Templates These templates were created to streamline your communications. If you are having trouble accessing, please email us at SAComms@duke.edu. Link to Box Folder Training Accessibility We believe all web content needs to be accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. Student Affairs staff are encouraged to keep accessibility in mind when editing content for their web pages, social media posts, videos, and anything else that contributes to a person’s web experience. Duke’s web accessibility guidelines can be found here. Click on the buttons below for a few training resources that we’ve found relevant to our every…
High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke Each year, all members of Duke community are invited to celebrate the High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both Reform and Conservative-style services are offered at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of background or religious affiliation. We also offer Tashlich at Duke Gardens, a ritual performed on Rosh Hashanah in which we visit a body of water and symbolically cast off our sins. Additionally, we offer free holiday meals for students including Rosh…
Fraternities and sororities have been part of the University’s history dating back to the time of Trinity College. Through the development of partnerships, student advocacy, and educational programming, fraternities & sororities at Duke aim to be a place where students can develop leadership skills, gain cultural competency, enhance personal wellness, and think critically – all while making an impact on their greater communities. Councils & Chapters Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the governing body for culturally-based fraternities and sororities at Duke whose membership is open to all undergraduate students. Current MGC…
Student Prevention Modules Data Sexual Assault Prevention: Mandatory Online Modules All incoming undergraduate and graduate students are required to complete an online course: Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU) and Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (SAPG). SAPU and SAPG provide detailed information about the importance of values and the aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The trainings, which are evidence-based and tailored for the specific audience, also discuss decisions regarding sexual activity and sexual assault. Whether you plan to engage in sexual activity or not, the goals of the course are to help you make well-informed decisions about consent,…
Want to reactivate a student organization at Duke? Student organization recognition is managed by Student Involvement & Leadership and is required for access to university support and resources, more specifically functions managed by Student Affairs. Based upon staffing changes and to provide better support to our current recognized student organizations, we will not be opening applications for new recognized student organizations in the Fall 2025 semester. We want to ensure we can provide a thoughtful and thorough review of new organization applications and will be best equipped to do so in spring semester. Please stay tuned in the early spring…
Project Directors Project Directors for Duke Experiential Orientation experiences will lead community-building orientation projects that are the tapestry of Duke orientation. Projects will create an inclusive environment where new members of our community can build healthy relationships, learn about campus culture, and begin to acclimate to Duke. With the help of campus partners and the Office of New Student and Family Programs, Project Directors will facilitate these outcomes by co-designing a project schedule, developing and training a student staff, and leading the execution of their project. Each Project will have no more than two project directors, who will be expected…