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Tips for Finding a Roommate Finding a roommate Before you sign a lease with a roommate Finding a roommate: Many students find roommates at Duke through their program or school. Programs often create group chats or channels for incoming students to connect with each other and find/post for roommates. The Duke Off Campus Housing Website has a Roommate Finder to connect with other students and find your perfect match. Duke Roommate Finder Make sure you meet with your potential roommate in person or video chat if meeting in person is not an option. Questions to ask a roommate before you…
Originally from Pennsylvania, Rachel earned an undergraduate degree in education with a minor in psychology and went on to teach in the public school system. After completing a combined M.S./Ed.S. program in Counseling and Human Systems, she worked for more than six years at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, helping military service members navigate their career transitions. Rachel is National Certified CounselorTM (NCC®) through the National Board for Certified Counselors as well as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education through NC State…
We’re so glad you’re here! Check out all the resources available for you to get off to a great start. Sign Up For Benefits Don’t forget that you have 30 days from your start date to set your benefits! Click below to learn more. Duke Benefits Enrollment New Staff Resources New Hire Checklist Tasks to get started as Student Affairs staff 1st 90 Days (COMING SOON) Make your trial period a success Getting Paid & Time Away Time cards, pay dates, holidays, & more Making Connections Ways to meet your colleagues Communicating With Division Staff *We’re Updating This Page to…
In 2022, Lauren Coury joined the Duke Career Center as a Career Advisor for the Data, Technology, and Engineering Career Community with past experience in academic advising, strategic planning, and customer service. In her role, she guides students in their career development process through industry-specific advising. She connects students to resources and mentors that center on each student’s personal experience and encourage exploration and self-authorship. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Lauren earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Studies from Furman University. After initially pursuing a degree in law, she decided to pivot her career path and…
At Duke Dining, we believe sustainability is holistic. From procurement to disposal, all stages of the sustainability journey are equally important. Duke Dining recognizes that the modern food system often pursues efficiencies and profit at the expense of environmental health, community well-being, and fair economic relationships. Faced with this reality, we eagerly take on the role of potential catalyst in this system. We believe being “sustainable” means operating deliberately—being intentional and thoughtful in how we feed the Duke community. Education and engagement are essential parts of our operational strategy and sustainability success. In short, sustainability—operating deliberately—isn’t optional for Duke Dining;…
Safety Before signing a lease, it’s important to evaluate the safety of where you’d like to live. Like most cities, Durham is not immune from crime. Take the time to understand your neighborhood and learn ways to keep yourself safe. Safety Resources Community Crime Map: Search crime statistics in your area by entering your potential address into the map. Duke Police Department recommends focusing on crimes like larceny and burglary. LiveSafe:Be sure to download Duke’s safety app, LiveSafe. DukeALERT: Make sure you’re signed up for Duke’s emergency notification system, DukeALERT. Questions to ask apartment staff: Are staff present on-site? What…
Cameo Hartz is a Career Coach / Assistant Director of Career Services for Duke’s Professional Masters Programs. In this role, she offers individual meetings and chats; creates media and training; and facilitates community to support student and alumni success in the job and internship search. She has been involved in Career Services work at Duke University since 2007. Cameo received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Rochester, a master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and holds an ACC credential with the International Coaching Federation. Before Duke, she advised and educated students at…
*All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. These dates are subject to reasonable changes and each resident agrees to abide by such changes. Notification of changes to these dates is generally made by email to the resident’s University email account. May – July 2025 Last update 5/2/2025 May 2025 *All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. Thursday, 5/1 – Class of 2029 housing application available via housing portal. Thursday, 4/24 thru Saturday, 5/3 – 24-hour quiet hours in effect…
I work in the careers space with Engineering Master’s students at Duke University. The favorite part of my role is the opportunity to boost confidence and discourage doubt in students each day. When I’m not coaching students and alums on their job or internship search process, I loves to consume books on Reese’s Book Club List, test vegan recipes, and explore new parks with family.
Shopping for Groceries Your guide to local grocers. Click through the tabs below for different categories of grocery options in Durham. $: Least expensive$$: Medium expensive$$$: Most expensive *Requires car or public transit to access General International Other General grocery stores Food Lion $ Harris Teeter $$ Hillsborough Road location is closest to campus Students receive a 5% discount on all groceries. Learn more. Whole Foods Organic Supermarket $$$ Closest grocery store to campus Specialty Grocery Stores General International Compare Foods* $ Food World* $ Middle Eastern Taiba Market Halal Market (Halal) European Gugulhupf Café, Bakery, and Biergarten (German)…
It matters where our food comes from. Duke Dining has identified clear standards for the food it prefers to purchase. Beef Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Pork Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Chicken Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Priority 4: Certified Organic Turkey Priority 1: Antibiotic,…
Career Communities: Business, Finance, and Consulting Originally from the Buckeye State, Mariah attended The Ohio State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She continued her education at Clemson University where she earned her Master of Education in Counselor Education/Student Affairs. While at Clemson, she worked in the Michelin Career Center as the Graduate Assistant for the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program. It was during that time that her passion for early talent programs began to flourish. Mariah joins the Duke Career Center from Zoom Video Communications, where she worked as a University Technical Recruiter for the Global Emerging Talent (GET) Program….