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Identity and Cultural Centers

Empowering a rich and diverse student community.

Our students connect to university identity & cultural centers through interest and/or identity. It is our intention in Student Affairs to deliver an array of international programs and services. We are committed to promoting student growth through exposure to and promotion of skills and experiences in Cultural Competency, meaning:

SELF-AWARENESS: Having the consciousness of one's social identities, cultures, biases, and perspectives, and the ability to understand what we bring to relationships and situations.

UNDERSTANDING AND VALUING OTHERS: Knowledge and appreciation of the social identities, cultures, and worldviews of other people.

AWARENESS OF SOCIAL DYNAMICS: Demonstrates an understanding of how individual experiences, opportunities, and access to resources can be shaped by broader social, cultural, and historical factors. Recognizes that people navigate the world differently based on a range of identities and circumstances, and values the importance of listening, learning, and engaging respectfully with diverse perspectives. 

ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS: Demonstrates flexibility, respect, and strong communication skills when working with individuals across various experiences, perspectives, and settings. Able to build positive relationships, adapt to different situations, and collaborate toward shared goals.

ABILITY TO CREATE WELCOMING AND FAIR ENVIRONMENTS: Skilled at recognizing gaps in access or opportunity and taking thoughtful steps to ensure that environments, policies, and practices are respectful, supportive, and responsive to the needs of all individuals. 

Identity & Cultural Centers

Centers within Student Affairs providing education, advocacy, and support for all Duke students

Additional Campus Resources

Office for Institutional Equity

The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) provides education and support for the Duke University and Duke Health community to advance Duke's shared values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.

Duke Chapel & Religious Life at Duke

Duke Chapel acts as a moderator for the various faith groups at Duke. In partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, the Chapel convenes, supports, and advocates for all of the officially recognized Religious Life groups on campus that serve students, including Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Latter-Day Saints, Muslim, Orthodox, and Protestant organizations and groups.

Duke LIFE

DukeLIFE promotes the academic excellence of students who are among the first in their families to attain 4-year degrees as well as those with high financial need.

Student Accessibility Services

The Student Disability Access Office recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. Accessibility is an essential feature of the Duke campus, and we strive to create an inclusive community for our students.