Duke Student Affairs

Graduate Professional Day Trip – Day at the Lake

As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce three immersive and in-person day trips!

Trips are designed:

For first-year incoming Graduate and Professional students to Duke University.
To foster a sense of belonging for graduate and professional students with Duke University in addition to unique academic programs.
To facilitate a pathway for students to build interdepartmental connections with other graduate and professional students at Duke.

Enjoy a Day at the Lake with fellow new Duke Graduate and Professional students – a fun filled morning at NC State Parks – Jordan Lake.

Tentative Itinerary*:

Wednesday, July 26

8:00am – Meet at Smith Warehouse on Duke campus, check-in and enjoy a light breakfast
8:30am – Bus transportation provide to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
9am – 12pm – Activities such as water paddle (single kayak and tandem canoe), land geo cache treasure hunt, lawn games, etc.
12:00pm – Lunch under a shaded pavilion with Duke faculty, staff, and current students
1:00pm – Bus transportation back to Smith Warehouse, Duke campus
2:00pm – Day is concluded

*Itinerary and activities are subject to change

Additional information:

There is no cost for attendance.
This is an in-person activity. Please only register if you can plan to be in Durham, NC on July 26. Space is limited.
No prior water experience is needed.
Be prepared for hot and humid weather. Late July in North Carolina can be very hot (90-100 degrees fahrenheit).
Participants should plan to wear clothing they are comfortable getting wet / dirty including: water shoes (no flip flops), beach towel, and hat or other sun protection.
A completed and signed waiver will be required by all participants, no exceptions.

Communication Timeline:

(Selected students will be notified by July 10)