Family Communications

Duke Family Webinar Series

The Office of New Student and Family Programs produces a monthly webinar series to connect families to campus. Past webinars and their recordings can be found below. Please allow 48 hours after the webinar airs for the recordings to be posted.

• Staying Well Through the Finish: Supporting Students During Finals & Winter Break
• DukeEngage (October 29, 2025)
  • This webinar is an opportunity for parents and families to learn about DukeEngage, an eight-week immersive summer program that places Duke students in global communities addressing critical social issues.
• Global Education Opportunities (October 9, 2025)
  • In this webinar, the Global Education Office (GEO) staff will provide parents & families with a comprehensive overview of study abroad advising, covering essential topics such as program selection, cost and financing, the application process, and more.
• Residence Life Closing and Moving Out (April 22, 2025)
  • In this webinar, we help you prepare for your student's transition out of the residence halls. Our friends in Duke Housing will walk you through everything you need to know, so you can feel confident and ready to support your student through a smooth move-out experience.
• Cultivating Student Success: Spring Edition (March 25, 2025)
  • In this webinar, we are joined by the team in the Office of Undergraduate Education. We will focus on ways families can support their students in finishing the spring semester strong - highlighting key Duke resources and strategies that will help students academically, professionally, and personally as they wrap up the term.
• 2025-2026 Housing Application (February 18, 2025)
  • In this webinar, we are joined by our friends from Duke Housing and Residence Life to hear how families can partner to help support their students throughout the 2025-2026 Housing Application process and answer any questions they may have.

• A Conversation with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (January 28, 2025)
  • In this webinar, we will discuss how students and families can navigate the "second-semester blues" and how the spring semester can be different than the first. The discussion covers topics ranging from common student experiences, managing emotional wellbeing and stress, how proactive support and wellness can help students perform optimally, and how families can partner to support their students.
• Career Everywhere (November 20, 2024)
  • Calling all parents and families of Duke students! This webinar will connect families with some of the staff at the Duke Career Center who will share about the career everywhere philosophy, Duke's career development process, the competencies that students will build during their time at Duke, resources and tools that your Blue Devil can access, and how you can partner with the Career Center to help develop your student's career readiness.
• Global Education (October 10, 2024)
  • Join the Global Education Office (GEO) staff for an informative webinar designed specifically for Duke parents and guardians. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of study abroad advising, covering essential topics such as program selection, cost and financing, the application process, and more. An FAQ page for parents can be found at this link: https://duke.app.box.com/s/qt183g5ngd9ss76ysl4fbyj4nj117sz9.
• Sustainable Duke (April 30, 2024)
  • Families were invited to join an insightful webinar hosted by the Office of Climate and Sustainability and Sustainable Duke. This webinar provides a comprehensive understanding of Duke's Climate Commitment and how it shapes campus priorities and resources for students. Discover the impactful efforts underway at Duke and learn how your student can contribute to these initiatives, whether through engaging classes, student organizations, or exciting programming throughout their time on campus. 
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (March 26, 2024)
  • Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) inspires and empowers the Duke community to act entrepreneurially in all their endeavors. Families were invited to hear about the resources and learning opportunities Duke I&E can offer your student. Families had the chance to experience the entrepreneurial mindset through an interactive activity with staff, ask questions, and hear from current students on their I&E journeys. 
• Conversation with Coach Diaz (February 27, 2024) 
  • Families were invited to a conversation with new head football Coach Manny Diaz about his transition to Duke, being a part of the Duke community, working with college students, and how he sees Duke football progressing in the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics. Vice Provost/Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Pat McMahon will moderate this discussion. 
• Academics and Artificial Intelligence (January 30, 2024) 
  • This webinar will connect families with some faculty members across multiple disciplines at Duke who will share how Artificial Intelligence has impacted the academic experience on campus. Topics include challenges, successes, and how to support your student in navigating a changing world of technology and academia. 
• Career Everywhere (for Everyone): Integrating Career Readiness Through the Entire Duke Experience (November 14, 2023)
  • This webinar will connect families with some of the staff at the Duke Career Center, who will share about their career everywhere philosophy, Duke's career development process, the competencies that students will build during their time at Duke, resources and tools that your Blue Devil can access, and how you can partner with the Career Center to help develop your student's career readiness.
• DukeEngage Info Session (October 5, 2023)
  • Join the DukeEngage staff to learn more about how your student can apply for DukeEngage and to hear from alumni about their DukeEngage experiences. This webinar is an opportunity for parents and families to learn about DukeEngage, an eight-week immersive summer program that places Duke students in global communities addressing critical social issues
• The Undergraduate Academic Experience (April 17, 2023)
  • Join the Deans of Pratt School of Engineering and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences as they discuss the undergraduate academic experience, including the value of a liberal arts education, the strengths of their two colleges, and partnering with families for students’ academic success. Gary Bennett stepped into his role in Trinity in February of this year, and Jerome Lynch came to Duke in January 2022 to begin as the Dean in Pratt.

The monthly Duke Parent and Family Newsletter features important upcoming deadlines, as well as fun and interesting news and notes from across the campus. Families will receive these communications if their name and email are listed in their student's DukeHub account. Our contacts are pulled from the "Profile" section under "Relationships/Proxy." Your student will also need to make sure they have checked "yes" next to "Send University Correspondence" when adding your information. For questions, please reach out to familyprograms@duke.edu. 

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The official Facebook pages for Duke families

We invite you to visit your student's class year family page regularly and interact with other families. Through these pages we hope to keep you up to date on all the many exciting news and developments across the Duke universe.

To request membership, click on the respective link for your student's graduation year. Members must be parents, guardians, or primary caretakers of a Duke student to be admitted. Those requesting membership must respond to a series of questions before being admitted, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

• Class of 2026 Parents & Families
• Class of 2027 Parents & Families
• Class of 2028 Parents & Families
• Class of 2029 Parents & Families

Please note: pages for the newest class will be emailed directly to admitted families in the spring.