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Utilities in Durham Most living arrangements require you to set up and pay monthly utility bills. Typical apartment bills include electricity and internet. Some apartment complexes will also require you to pay the water bill. Most house rentals will require you to pay electricity, water, and internet. Some houses that are heated via natural gas rather than electricity will also require you to pay a gas bill. Learn more via this explainer. **For students without a social security number: many utility providers require additional verification if you do not have a social security number. Learn more from Duke International Student…
A native of Dallas, North Carolina, by way of Long Island, New York, Nicole (she/her/hers) received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Elizabeth City State University in 2006 and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from North Carolina Central University in 2010. She currently serves as Associate Director, Career Readiness. While pursuing her Master’s at NCCU, Nicole held multiple roles within the Athletic Department as the Graduate Intern later transitioning to a full-time position as the Athletic Academic Advisor and Champs Life Skills Coordinator. This would lead to a 16-year career within Collegiate Athletics working with HBCU,…
From its very beginning, Duke University has placed the highest value on being a residential campus that fosters community and personal growth. We believe that the experience outside the classroom is a vital part of each student’s education: an opportunity to build lifelong friendships, develop personal responsibility, and gain experience in leadership and self-government in a supportive environment. QuadEX focus on several interconnected areas of campus life and will be guided by the following goals: Residential communities will be centered around seven West Campus Quads East Campus Houses will be permanently connected to associated West Campus Quads Each Quad will…
Sandhya grew up in California and received their bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California. They have always been greatly invested in supporting and growing their community, and helping people flourish as the best versions of themselves. As Program Coordinator in the Career Center, Sandhya hopes to be able to continue to do so and mitigate the barriers to career and academic success faced by many students, especially those with marginalized identities, through events, outreach, support, and curating other resources. In their free time, they enjoy anime, K-pop, many aspects of transformative fandom, learning new languages, writing…
Christina Plante (she, her, hers) is an Assistant Director in the Duke Career Center and manages the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Community. She has around 9 years of experience in career services and focuses on transitions and career exploration. Most recently, she was the Science and Sustainability Community Manager where she coached students interested in research, energy, environment, and sustainability. Christina joined the Career Center staff in August 2014 and advised master’s students in the Pratt School of Engineering. Here she managed job search work groups and predominantly coached international students through recruitment in the U.S. In August 2016, Christina…
We are excited that you chose Duke as the home for your undergraduate education. The staff at the Duke International Student Center welcomes you and are eager to meet you! Our goal is to assist you with this transition in your life and be your home away from home. We hope your experience at Duke is a memorable time for you to connect with others, learn, and grow. Duke Summer Transition Series Helping our newest class: INTERACT: Meet influential members of the Duke community. COMMUNICATE: Talk directly with “experts” regarding topics that interest YOU. CONNECT: Watch all sessions conveniently online-it’s as easy as…
Our values, tenets, and messaging framework The Division of Student Affairs at Duke University strives to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Values By sharing the same core values as the University (respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, excellence), Student Affairs strives to help all Duke students graduate with a strong sense of belonging and purpose, ready to navigate their lives with integrity, courage, and assurance. Respect – We are a community that affirms and encourages open expression, academic freedom, regard for others, and respect for laws and regulations. Trust – We are honest,…
Originally from Trenton, NC, Alicia attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she earned her Bachelor of Art in English. Her undergraduate years were a pivotal moment in her life as she navigated college as a first-generation student. While at A&T she had the pleasure of being a part of student groups and pledging Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She continued to further her education and has earned a Masters of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Strayer University and a Masters of Career Counseling & Placement from North Carolina Central University. Prior to joining the Career…
CAPS Clinical Staff Our staff includes psychologists, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists experienced in working with college-age adults. From the everyday challenges of life, to more profound impairment or “interruption” of daily functioning, we recognize that any student may face some level of challenge at any point in their careers here at Duke. Our work is guided by sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student body. Ravi Anand, MD Psychiatrist Roshan Boodram, MD Psychiatry Resident Anita-Yvonne (AY) Bryant, PhD Licensed Psychologist Jennifer Bullock, LCSW Licensed Clinician Jason Y. Cho, MD Head of Psychiatry Jamie Courtland, MD, PhD Psychiatry Resident…
Michael Rudisill, or Rudi – a nickname he was given by his fifth grade football coach – comes to Duke after spending the last eleven and a half years at Campbell University as an athlete, volunteer, student, and employee; most recently as the Admissions Counselor and Recruiter at Campbell’s medical school. A three time Campbell Graduate, Rudi is passionate about the Appalachian mountains, the Carolina Panthers, and blogging about the intersections of faith, politics, mental health, and culture. When he is not on the go, you can more than likely find him laughing with the people he loves the most…
Thank you for your interest in Graduate and Professional Student housing! The 2026 – 2027 Graduate Housing Application will open in April 2026. Updated Information will be available in March 2026 Duke University Housing and Residence Life (HRL) is offering housing for Graduate and Professional Students during the 2025–2026 academic year in two locations: 300 Swift Apartments and Lancaster Commons Apartments. 300 Swift offers a limited number of on-campus, fully furnished two-bedroom apartments. You can read more information about the 300 Swift apartments here. Lancaster Commons off-campus apartment complex offers unfurnished 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments. You can read more information about Lancaster Commons Apartments here. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, we cannot…
Prior to coming to Duke in September 2015, Marcus served 22 years in the Marine Corps. While serving, his duties included a myriad of responsibilities ranging from communications and information systems to administration and logistics. He currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to the department and provides support to the Career Center Senior Leadership staff, including the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, and Associate Directors.