Welcome to Duke!
Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community.
Project Transfer:
Welcome to Duke! Whether or not it’s your first college orientation, PTransfer’s mission is to provide new-to-Duke transfer students a crash course in everything Duke. Expect three days of fun, as we teach you the (many) acronyms we use across campus, introduce you to faculty, our favorite basketball chants and Cameron Indoor, where to find the Chapel, and the best places to hang out around Durham. We can’t wait to add you to our community, and we’re so excited to meet you!
Project Transfer FAQs
When is Project Transfer? Move-In Day for transfer students is Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Project Transfer kicks off with a Family Farewell Dinner Reception Tuesday night and floor meeting. Orientation Week ends on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Is there a registration fee for Orientation Week? There is no additional cost to participate in Experiential Orientation. All meals, housing, and excursions are covered by tuition and fees.
What if I need assistance with accessing all the activities planned for Project Transfer? If you would like to request any specific accommodations in order to participate in experiential orientation, please contact the Office of New Student and Family Programs via email at studentorientation@duke.edu.
Students are also encouraged to connect with the Access and Accommodations Services, who help provide and coordinate the tools needed to fully access all areas of student life, both inside and outside of the classroom at Duke. To connect and learn more, please click here to visit their website.