ORIENTATION IS MORE THAN A WEEK!
Orientation is more than a week! The beauty of Duke is that there are endless resources and opportunities available to students, and it will take far more than a week (or semester) to discover them. The office of New Student and Family Programs partners with a host of campus partners to make sure that you are introduced to the campus resources you need the most when the time is right.
During the fall semester, we are excited to introduce Welcome Weeks. Throughout the first month of the fall semester, some of the largest on-campus partners will host weeks dedicated to introducing you to their work, organizations, and clubs. Go ahead and save the dates to learn more about these areas of the Duke Experience. More information will be available through Duke Groups and communication about the activities hosted each week.
Welcome Weeks 2024
Join us to co-create your outside-of-class experience with some amazing student organizations and hear about the path to leadership development at Duke.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Student Leader Panel
- Tuesday, August 27
- 6:00 pm
- Penn Pavilion, West Campus
Duke Groups Fair
- Thursday, August 29th
- 5:00 -7:00 pm
- Baldwin Quad, East Campus
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Involvement and Leadership Week!
Explore the arts at Duke through student showcases, Duke Arts performances, arts group auditions, and more. There's something for everyone.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Duke Arts Presents: Roy Wood Jr & Jordan Klepper
- Thursday, September 5
- 7:30-9:00 pm
- Page Auditorium, West Campus
Duke Arts Block Party
- Friday, September 6
- 4:30-7:30 pm
- The Nasher Museum & Rubenstein Arts Center, West Campus
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Arts Week and find out about the Student Showcases!
Connect with members of your affinity groups through clubs and organizations, the identity and cultural centers, and religious life groups.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Religious Life Fair (Duke Chapel and Religious Life at Duke)
- Monday, September 9
- 1:00- 4:00 pm
- BC Plaza Stage
Identity and Culture Centers:
JLD's first Bagel Brunch of the Semester
- Sunday, September 8
- 11:00 am-1: 00 pm
- Freeman Center, East Campus
CMA's Grand Reopening
- Monday, September 9
- 5:00-8:00 pm
- Center for Multicultural Affairs - Bryan Center, West Campus
KitabConnect
- Tuesday, September 10
- 6-7:30 pm
- TBA
Women's Center's Femme Student Group Showcase
- Tuesday, September 10
- 6-8 pm
- Ruby Lounge, West Campus
Come Thru the Lou
- Thursday, September 12
- 12- 2pm
- The Mary Lou Williams Center, West Campus
Latinx History Month kickoff
- Friday, September 13
- 3-8 pm
- BC Plaza, West Campus
Jumu'ah,
- Friday, September 13
- Time and Place TBA
CSGD Kickback
- Friday, September 13
- 4-6 pm
- CSGD, West Campus
JLD Shabbat
- Friday, September 13
- 6-8:30 pm
- Freeman Center, East Campus
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Identity, Culture, and Religion Week!
Connect with a wide range of academic services and opportunities available to students. Discover the tricks and habits for a successful Duke academic career.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Academic Resources Open House
- Tuesday, September 17
- 4:00-5:30 pm
- GA Down Under, East Campus
Fun Friday Open House
- Friday, September 20
- 2:00-4:00 pm
- Academic Advising Center, East Campus
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Academic Resources Week!
Learn more about recreation opportunities and facilities at Duke. Discover a new wellness practice that will help you take care of yourself and be well at Duke.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Student Wellness Center Open House
- Tuesday, September 24
- 4:30– 6 pm
- Student Wellness Center, West Campus
Rec Fest
- Thursday, September 26
- 5:00-7:00 pm
- Wilson Rec Center, K-ville lawn, West Campus
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Recreation and Wellness Week!
Learn about Duke's technology resources and support to keep you plugged in and thriving throughout your Duke career.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
Immerse Yourself in AI
- Tuesday, October 1
- 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
- BC Plaza Stage
Innovation Digital Detox Zone
- Thursday, October 3
- 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
- Bryan Center Landing
Check out Duke Groups to learn more about Tech Week!