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!
Save the Date: 4th Annual Duke Engineering Exposition
September 23, 2026
12:00pm — 3:00pm
Are you ready to uncover the fascinating history of Duke’s Engineering School? Imagine holding a 16th-century amputation saw while reflecting on how surgical tools have…
S’mores Night
October 8, 2026
8:00pm — 9:30pm
Create your perfect s’more! Toast, stack, and enjoy this classic treat while hanging out and sharing laughs.
Fall break event – Tote Bag Painting
October 14, 2026
6:30pm — 8:00pm
Come paint tote bags, play board games or watch a movie to enjoy your fall break!
Dine After Dusk
October 22, 2026
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Hey GA/Southgate fam , Your late-night breakfast dreams are coming true! Join us in the Southgate Common Room for Dine After Dusk — a cozy…
Movie Night With Faculty Fellow Dr. Black: American Psycho
November 20, 2026
7:00pm — 9:00pm
Come chill in Edens 1C Bolt for some popcorn and snacks while we watch American Psycho ️
Shakes with SHAPE
December 3, 2026
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Hey GA/SG Fam ️ Join us today for Shakes with SHAPE — a sweet chance to learn how we can all create a safer, more…
Snow Storm Movie Night!!
January 25, 2027
6:30pm — 8:30pm
Snow outside, movie inside! Grab snacks, build gingerbread houses, and watch Home Alone with us. A fun winter night you won’t want to miss!
Winter Welcome: Smores
February 1, 2027
5:00pm — 6:30pm
Welcome or welcome back to Edens! QC will be heating up smores. Vegan and gluten free options are available ️
GA/SG FEW’d Competition Event 1: Dodgeball
March 28, 2027
5:30pm — 6:30pm
Hey GA/SG fam We’re excited to kick off the 2nd Annual FEW’d Competition Series with our first event: a Dodgeball Tournament this Saturday! The FEW’d…
GA/SG FEW’d Competition Event 2: Cupcake Decorating
April 2, 2027
7:30pm — 8:30pm
Hey GA/SG fam Round 2 of the Few’d Competition Series is here! It’s time for the GA vs. SG Cupcake Decorating Contest ✨ The competition…
Level Up for Finals!
April 9, 2027
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Hey GA/SG fam Finals season is right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered! Join us for Level Up for Finals, a resource-filled event…