Welcome to Duke!
The Duke International Student Center (DISC) offers opportunities for students to participate in various events during the Passport to Duke & Durham arrival process for undergraduate students, as well as summer welcome events for graduate & professional students.
DISC's Graduate & Professional Welcome Events
DISC does not have a required/formal orientation for incoming graduate & professional students. Incoming students can expect to receive email newsletters from DISC throughout the summer with important information about their transition to Duke & Durham, as well as tips from current students & a calendar of (optional) welcome events throughout the summer that are open to all!
BBBS Volunteering 2025/2026 – KIPP Durham
January 9, 2026
8:00am — 4:45pm
Encompasses all volunteering trips for BBBS mentors at Duke. In a given trip, a mentor will drive to KIPP Durham, meet with their matched student…
Catholic Daily Mass
January 9, 2026
12:00pm — 12:30pm
Celebrate the Mass with the Duke Catholic Center during the week! Daily Mass takes place (usually) in Memorial Chapel, inside Duke Chapel. Check our website…
Jumu’ah Prayer Service
January 9, 2026
1:00pm — 2:00pm
The Jumu’ah Prayer Service is a weekly gathering offering Duke students a sacred space to observe Friday prayers in a warm and inclusive environment. Rooted…
Duke Robotics Club Meeting
January 10, 2026
12:00pm — 2:00pm
Weekly meeting of the Duke Robotics Club.
Hoof ‘n’ Horn’s 24-Hour Musical – Hairspray
January 10, 2026
8:00pm — 11:00pm
A production of Hairspray learned, staged, rehearsed, and performed in the span of 24 hours.
Catholic Mass
January 11, 2026
9:00am — 10:00am
Join the Duke Catholic Center for Mass each Sunday at 9am or 11am in Goodson Chapel or 8pm in Duke Chapel. Find our full event…
Catholic Mass
January 11, 2026
11:00am — 12:00pm
Join the Duke Catholic Center for Mass each Sunday at 9am or 11am in Goodson Chapel or 8pm in Duke Chapel. Find our full event…
DUU Special Events Committee Meeting
January 11, 2026
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Weekly Special Events Committee Meeting. Email ivo@duke.edu to join!
Changed Paths Blood Pressure Screening
January 11, 2026
2:00pm — 6:00pm
We provide free blood pressure screenings to the unhoused community in Durham in collaboration with Changed Paths. We educate the community on the importance of…
Catholic Mass
January 11, 2026
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Join the Duke Catholic Center for Mass each Sunday at 9am or 11am in Goodson Chapel or 8pm in Duke Chapel. Find our full event…