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GET READY TO HAVE FUN! All new-to-Duke students will engage in an exciting experiential orientation model. Students will be orientated to Duke and Durham through a thematic-based orientation group emphasizing small-group interaction, upper-class mentorship, and fun throughout each day. Orientation Week begins the day after move-in and concludes the Friday before classes start. Throughout Orientation Week, you will grow close to your group, participate in Duke traditions, take field trips, learn about Duke campus and resources, make meaningful relationships, and learn what it means to be a Duke student. First-year students will participate in one of the thematically-based orientation projects,…
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. Students can also apply for a childcare…
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. 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? Do you want to have roommate(s) or live alone? The Roommate Guide has suggested questions to ask a potential roommate and questions to ask yourself about how you live with others. How do you want to get to and…
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…
Welcome to Information Technology Services Student Affairs staff and student employees have access to two technology-focused teams to consult and resolve different needs. See below for the who, what, and how. Student Affairs – Information Technology Services (SA ITS) New or existing vendor product(s), process improvement, student data usage for visual reporting and analytics: Request licensing for: Tableau (for Duke Staff) Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Document Cloud Review process, confirm value, project manage implementation of: AdobeSign Emma Kuali Build Duke Group Manager Audio/Visual Requests (Zoom Rooms, Kontek setups, etc) Purchasing / Ordering Division cell phones, push to talk devices Student…