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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…
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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…
Calvin is a federal service member with the AmeriCorps serving here at Duke for a one-year term. She works to manage, evaluate, and improve food security programs across the university. Calvin hails from the University of Georgia with a background in food policy and nonprofit management.
Alex joined Duke in 2024 as the Associate Director of Gender Violence Education and Outreach. She works to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures to foster a campus culture of consent, respect, and accountability. Alex works with campus partners and student organizations to develop and produce programming on campus in support of this goal. Alex earned her Bachelor Degrees in Art Therapy and Psychology from Converse College. She received her Master Degree in Clinical Art therapy & Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. From there, Alex has worked in various community settings, including rape crisis centers, IPV-focused…
Schools and Childcare Durham Public Schools For children ages 5-18. Durham Public Schools is Durham’s free public school system. The Duke International Student Center has an introductory guide to public schools in Durham that outlines enrolling your student, required vaccines, enrolling in English as a Second Language programs, and more. Childcare For children under 5 years of age. Childcare is not subsidized in the U.S., so families should expect to pay for childcare for children who are not yet school aged.The Graduate School at Duke does offer a childcare subsidy for PhD students. There are a range of options from…
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) announced Duke Dining as the recipient of a distinguished NACUFS Nutrition Award. Duke Dining received a Gold Award, the highest achievement, in the category of ‘Most Innovative Wellness and Nutrition Program’ for the “Ask Me” Allergen Awareness Program. The NACUFS Nutrition Awards recognize the outstanding nutrition and wellness programs implemented within collegiate foodservice programs to meet the needs of a dynamic student population. NACUFS member institutions across North America submitted entries in two categories – Most Innovative Wellness and Nutrition Program and Best Local Foods Recipe. NACUFS Chief Executive Officer,…
Library Collection The LGBTQ Library & DVD Collection contains over 2,000 books and more than 200 DVD’s that can be checked out with a Duke ID. Numerous LGBTQ magazines are available for on-site perusal. Books and Movies: Stop by the center to browse our expansive collection. If you find something you like, you can check it out with one of our checkout forms. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we may be able to purchase it for you! Safer Sex Supplies and Menstrual Products: We stock condoms, condom cases, dental dams, pads, and tampons. The Duke University Lilly…
Duke undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first three years of study. Students can live off campus for their senior year. *A note for juniors returning from abroad: Housing is limited in the spring for juniors returning from abroad, so some juniors apply to live off campus for their spring semester. Housing Search Timeline December-January: Do Your Research Answer these questions: What is your monthly budget for rent and utilities? See budget section on home page. Do you want to live in an apartment or a house? The largest property management companies are listed on the…
Brandin is a seasoned Student Affairs professional with over a decade of experience in higher education/student affairs. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, he earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, his master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration from Ball State University and later, his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont, where his dissertation examined the connections of the Restorative Practices framework in effective supervisory practices. Professionally, Brandin spent most of his career as a Housing and Residence Life professional at multiple institutions including Penn State University and…