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 20, 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…
Kitab Connect
January 20, 2026
6:00pm — 7:30pm
Kitab Connect is a weekly Quran study group that meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to reading…
The Growing Club Weekly Meeting
January 20, 2026
6:00pm — 7:00pm
Weekly middle school mentorship at the Emily K center focusing on female empowerment, leadership and healthy relationships!
GANO ESL Tutoring
January 20, 2026
6:30pm — 8:00pm
GANO offers free ESL tutoring sessions led by Duke student volunteers to Spanish speakers in the Durham community who hope to improve their English speaking…
Tech Track Meeting
January 20, 2026
7:00pm — 8:00pm
Weekly meeting/practice covering various topics
Fajr Breakfast Club
January 21, 2026
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…
BBBS Volunteering 2025/2026 – KIPP Durham
January 21, 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 21, 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…
Lunch and Learn Workshop Series
January 21, 2026
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Join the Duke Women’s Center once a month for a free lunch workshop about topics from ecofeminism to salary negotiations in the workforce and beyond!
AKPsi Brother Panel & Social
January 21, 2026
4:00pm — 7:00pm
Come meet the AKPsi brothers!
VisArts Committee Meeting
January 21, 2026
7:00pm — 8:00pm
Calling all artists and art-lovers! VisArts is dedicated to building a vibrant visual arts community and promoting visual arts opportunities on campus. Join us for…
DSG Senate Meeting
January 21, 2026
7:30pm — 9:00pm
Weekly meeting with Senators of Duke Student Government. Occurs every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in Schiciano Auditorium.