We are excited that you chose Duke as the home for your undergraduate education. The staff at the Duke International Student Center welcomes you and are eager to meet you! Our goal is to assist you with this transition in your life and be your home away from home. We hope your experience at Duke is a memorable time for you to connect with others, learn, and grow.
Duke Summer Transition Series
Helping our newest class:
- INTERACT: Meet influential members of the Duke community.
- COMMUNICATE: Talk directly with "experts" regarding topics that interest YOU.
- CONNECT: Watch all sessions conveniently online-it's as easy as checking your email!
Welcome, Class of 2030!
The Duke International Student Center (DISC) is excited to welcome you to Duke. We hope that this will be a place for you to connect, learn, and grow.
The Duke International Student Center is hosting the 2026 Passport to Duke & Durham program for the undergraduate Class of 2030 students to help acclimate to U.S. culture, complete needed paperwork, and set-up specific services ahead of Orientation Week.
What should I expect from the Passport to Duke & Durham and Resource Fair?
- Complete the required visa services check-in and advising with Duke Visa Services staff
- Access resources, including banks, cell phone providers, and Duke International Student Center
- Have time to adjust to substantial time-zone differences before a busy Orientation Week
- Facilitated acclimation to U.S. culture
The Passport to Duke & Durham dates and activities are listed below:
- Arrival Process for Passport to Duke & Durham: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 & Thursday, August 13, 2026
- In-Person Activities: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026
- Passport to Duke & Durham Resource Fair: Friday, August 14, 2026
Please note that we are currently working on finalizing the details for the Passport to Duke & Durham program. The dates (are subject to change), times, and logistics should be available in early May. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact intlstudents@duke.edu.
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- Students and I-Guides in front of “Major” the bull statue.
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- Annual capture the flag event with incoming students and I-Guides.
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- Move-in day on East Campus.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CHILD'S ACCEPTANCE TO THE DUKE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2030!
The Duke International Student Center (DISC) is excited to meet the family members of incoming undergraduate students!
We will be organizing and hosting various events that families can participate in during the Passport to Duke & Durham arrival process.
- Student Arrival Process for Passport to Duke & Durham: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 & Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Parent Social: Friday, August 14, 2026
Please note that we are currently working on finalizing the details for the Passport to Duke & Durham program. The dates (are subject to change), times, and logistics should be available in early May. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact intlstudents@duke.edu.
I-GUIDES
The I-Guides are a team of undergraduate student upper-class leaders who will assist the Duke International Student Center (DISC) and help guide students through the “Passport to Duke & Durham” and Resource Fair and Information Sessions, and plan the week of events and socials. The I-Guides welcome new students as they transition to Duke, Durham, and the broader community and help serve as mentors to students throughout the academic year.
As a participant, you will be assigned an I-Guide ahead of the program (May to August 2026) to assist in your transition to Duke & Durham. The I-Guides will correspond with you via email, social media, and WhatsApp to answer any questions you have before you arrive. Please keep an eye out for their emails.
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Student I-Guides
Edison Chen
Suzhou, China
Nadzua Karisa
Kilifi, Kenya
Phuong Ngu
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Kai Wang
Vancouver, Canada