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Please note NSFP will update this FAQ as needed in the days leading up to Move-In Day. General Questions: When is my move-in time? What steps do I take when I arrive? What is the schedule for the rest of the day? Am I allowed to arrive early? Can I arrive late to move-in? Will a schedule and map be available on Move-In Day? Traffic/Parking Questions: Can we bring multiple cars? Where do I park my car? How do I get around Campus? What else do I need to do on Move-In Day? Is Brodie Gym required? What else is…
Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of air in buildings and structures as it relates to the health and comfort of the people inside, and is a crucial aspect of our daily lives. It can include factors like temperature, humidity, ventilation, mold, and exposure to chemicals. Mold thrives in warm, humid conditions, making North Carolina’s climate, with over 70% relative humidity, favorable for mold growth in summer and fall. By working together, we can greatly reduce mold-related issues in our residence halls. Tips for Students Here are ways students can maintain good indoor air quality….
Durham is your home for the time that you’re at Duke. Take the time to explore, learn its history, and take advantage of everything Duke’s home city as to offer. Durham History & Culture Durham is your home for the time you’re at Duke. Take the time to learn it’s history. Durham History Hub Durham History Hub is a local history museum in downtown Durham. Stop by to see an exhibit or take the time to attend an event or go on a tour. Museum of Durham History Open Durham Open Durham is a great place to learn about the…
Understanding strengthens our voice. Our educational initiatives are designed to deepen understanding, broaden horizons, and build our community. Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training Pursuing Respect, Inclusion/Intersectionality, Diversity, and Equity Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training is the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s (CSGD) signature educational program aimed at increasing awareness of issues impacting those with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions (SOGIE). All members of the Duke community, including students, staff, and faculty, may attend. As a whole, Duke P.R.I.D.E. training addresses intersectionality and acknowledges multiple identities including race/ethnicity, nationality and religion throughout the training. The training is designed to equip individuals…
Duke students can now update their Mobile DukeCard to reflect chosen or preferred first names, thanks to a collaboration between the Duke Student Government (DSG), Blue Devils United (BDU), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and Student Affairs. Hearing from students Midway through last fall semester, student leaders from DSG and BDU, Duke’s largest undergraduate LGBTQ+ student organization, approached Student Affairs with a concern. Due to back-end software limitations, many transgender and nonbinary students were unable to update their Mobile DukeCards to reflect their chosen and preferred names. Because students use their Mobile DukeCards several times each day, this discrepancy…
Student Affairs DEIB Definitions Diversity: The various backgrounds, lived experiences, values, and worldviews that result from differences in culture and circumstance. Equity: The active process of enabling every member of a community to achieve their fullest potential through identifying and addressing power imbalances and structural barriers. Inclusion: Providing all members of a community with the opportunity to fully participate and belong, through proactive behavior that welcomes, values and supports them. Belonging: Ensuring that Duke is a place where all feel safe and secure in their full authenticity. Resources to foster belonging Employee Resource Groups Duke offers groups with a common…
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…
Duke prides itself in having opportunities for Graduate and Professional students to engage with their community. Duke University has hundreds of opportunities for engagement; we encourage all students to get involved during your time at Duke! Traditions and Community Graduate ProfessionalStudent Government (GPSG) Student Organizations Partners and Families Connect across the Duke community Whether in the classroom, in the lab, or in the community, Duke’s vibrant culture would not be the same without our graduate and professional students. Each year we are delighted to engage with graduate and professional students during annual events for the entire community. Long-standing traditions include…
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…