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!
Fajr Breakfast Club
December 17, 2025
5:00am — 7:00am
The Fajr Breakfast Club meets every Wednesday morning just before sunrise for the first prayer of the day, Fajr. This gathering blends spiritual practice and…
DSG Senate Meeting
December 17, 2025
7:30pm — 9:00pm
Weekly meeting with Senators of Duke Student Government. Occurs every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in Schiciano Auditorium.
Freewater Productions Meeting
December 18, 2025
6:00pm — 7:00pm
Open meeting chatting about student film production at Duke. Bring your ideas, scripts, or nothing at all and we’ll chat about how you can get…
Jumu’ah Prayer Service
December 19, 2025
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…
Meet Me at the Bridge Blood Pressure Screening
December 20, 2025
10:00am — 1:00pm
We provide free blood pressure screenings to the unhoused community in Durham in collaboration with Meet Me at the Bridge. We educate the community on…
Catholic Mass
December 21, 2025
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
December 21, 2025
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
December 21, 2025
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Weekly Special Events Committee Meeting. Email ivo@duke.edu to join!
Catholic Mass
December 21, 2025
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…
Cyber Policy Meeting
December 22, 2025
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Weekly policy track meetings for Duke Cyber
Christmas Eve – Catholic Mass
December 24, 2025
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Celebrate Mass on the eve of Christ’s birth. Carols will proceed Mass by thirty minutes.
DSG Senate Meeting
December 24, 2025
7:30pm — 9:00pm
Weekly meeting with Senators of Duke Student Government. Occurs every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in Schiciano Auditorium.