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Stories from the Division of Student Affairs at Duke: Parents & Families

5 Things to Do Over Fall Break

Looking for ways to spend your long weekend over Fall Break? We’ve rounded up some of the exciting things to do around Duke, both on…

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Hanukkah 2023 with Jewish Life at Duke

Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish Life at Duke with candle lightings and special events on every night of the holiday.

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Roommate Conflicts: How to best support your student as a Family Member

Check out this Family Advice from Housing and Residence Life . As adults, we know that conflicts and disagreements are expected even in the strongest…

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Class of 2027 Move-In Day FAQ

Please note NSFP will update this FAQ as needed in the days leading up to Move-In Day. General Questions: When is my move-in time? What…

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Adding Your Chosen or Preferred Name to Mobile DukeCard

Duke students can now update their Mobile DukeCard to reflect chosen or preferred first names, thanks to a collaboration between the Duke Student Government (DSG),…

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Navigating Important Conversations

Navigating Important Conversations Your wisdom and guidance have informed your students’ decisions up until this point in their lives. You will continue to play a…

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Summer 2023 Resources

A round up of resources put together by Student Affairs.

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Thrive Kitchen and Catering to Open New Bryan Center Location

Local vendor Thrive Kitchen and Catering will open a new dining venue in the Bryan Center this fall, according to Duke Dining.  The new venue…

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Duke Dining Expands Allergen-Free Locations

The new venues will be entirely free of the nine most common food allergens, including peanuts and tree nuts.

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Winter Break 2023 Resources

Whether you're staying on campus / in Durham over the winter break or headed elsewhere, remember there are still resources available to you, wherever you…

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Winter Break 2022 Resources

Whether you're staying on campus / in Durham over the winter break or headed elsewhere, remember there are still resources available to you, wherever you…

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Student Spotlight: January 2022 Family Newsletter

Author: Sarabesh Natarajan & New Student and Family Programs Sarabesh Natarajan is a senior studying chemistry in the Trinity College of Arts and Science from…

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