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Welcome to Duke! From the moment you say “yes” to attending Duke University, New Student and Family Programs is a resource to help students and families transition to campus successfully. Our office remains in communication with students in a number of critical ways: The Blue Book Summer Transition Series Weekly Digests for First-Year and Transfer students Social Media From Experiential Orientation projects, packing lists, move-in day details, and much more, you will find the information you need here to ensure a smooth transition to Duke. Now what? Congratulations on your acceptance to Duke University! Regardless of when folks are admitted, Early Decision or…
OutList The OutList is a directory for students to reach out to LGBTQ+ or allied faculty/staff across campus. Feel free to reach out or use this resource if you need a trusted member of staff to FLUNCH, talk to, or just make a connection. Ilana Adlee She/her/hers; queer/pan, cis female; Staff Specialist, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity; I am very passionate about how advocacy work for intersectional identities and experiences can foster more inclusion within queer spaces and communities. I’m always happy to connect with new people! Email me Amy Anderson she/her/hers; lesbian, cis female; Assoc. Professor of the…
Student Affairs Departments & Units Find out where our information lives on our public-facing website Career Center The Career Center provides career services of the highest standard to Duke undergraduates, graduate students and alumni of Trinity College, the Pratt School of Engineering and the Graduate School. Working in partnership with faculty and colleagues, and recognizing that each individual has unique needs, our staff members help students and alumni make the most of their Duke education, resources, and connections; develop career interests and values; and find satisfying work. Visit the Career Center page Conference & Event Services Conference and Event Services…
Lancaster Commons Lancaster Commons is an off-campus apartment complex reserved entirely for Duke graduate and professional students. Located approximately 2.6 miles from Duke’s West Campus on 2709 Western Bypass, this apartment community is ideal for first-year graduate and professional students who are new to Durham. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate postdocs or visiting scholars. Featuring unfurnished 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. Priority applications for first-year international graduate or professional students who are new to Durham, NC. All appliances are included in the apartment: stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer. Utilities such as water, electricity, and high speed internet are included in the…
Durham Neighborhoods Below is a list of neighborhoods that are closest to campus where a number of Duke students live. Neighborhoods with an asterisk denote proximity to a Duke bus line. *If you will not have a car in Durham, we recommend living close to a Duke bus line.* There are certainly many more great neighborhoods in the City of Durham than are listed here, and many students also choose to live in nearby towns such as Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Apex, or the city of Raleigh. NearDukeGuide also has great resources on neighborhoods. Especially if you won’t have a…
Durham Ordinances and Policies See below for the most important ordinances students need to know. Noise Trash Outdoor Maintenance Durham’s noise ordinance applies 24/7 but becomes stricter after 11pm: Before 11pm the noise level is 60 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “normal” conversation. After 11pm, the noise level is 50 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “quiet” conversation. Durham’s noise ordinance results in criminal consequences: you can be cited and have to appear in court for a violation. The noise ordinance covers “unreasonably loud” or “disturbing” noise and specifically prohibits amplified music after 11pm….
Grace (she/her) spearheads parent and family initiatives including Family Weekend, advises Experiential Orientation Projects, and supports strategic planning for the First-Year Experience. Grace earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. After graduating, Grace worked as an admission counselor at her alma mater before going on to pursue her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina. In her free time, Grace can be found spending time with her husband and son, exploring local trails, playing board games, or watching lacrosse.
What is the Good Neighbor Program? The Duke Good Neighbor Program is Duke’s initiative to help students orient to life off campus by educating them about what it means to live in a residential neighborhood. We begin with “knock and talk” canvassing outreach of the near-campus neighborhoods in August and have periodic touchpoints throughout the year. What are the core beliefs of the Good Neighbor Program? We believe that living off campus is an important learning experience for students. We believe that it is our responsibility as a university to support students in learning what it means to be responsible…
Commonly asked questions from first-year students Assignments When is my housing application due? HRL makes every effort to meet the preferences (room type, medical needs, FOCUS Program, etc.) for students returning all required materials by the May 31, 2025 deadline. We cannot guarantee a student’s preferences will be met if the housing application is completed after the deadline. Can I choose my first-year roommate? Duke University and Housing & Residence Life strongly believe in the value of the on-campus residential experience. This experience provides you with exciting opportunities to meet new people and learn about cultures and lifestyles that may…