Duke Good Neighbor Program

• We believe that living off campus is an important learning experience for students.
• We believe that it is our responsibility as a university to support students in learning what it means to be responsible and engaged community members.
• We believe that everyone has the right to the quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood.

The Duke Good Neighbor Program is run out of the Duke Off Campus & Community Life Office in the Division of Student Affairs. Collaborators include other offices in the Division of Student Affairs, Duke Student Government, Duke Graduate & Professional Student Government, the Office of Duke & Community Affairs, Duke Police, Durham Police, and Durham Neighborhoods United.

• At the beginning of the school year, a team of volunteers canvass the neighborhoods close to campus where many Duke students live. Volunteers represent Duke Student Affairs, Duke Police, Durham Police, student organizations, and neighborhood groups. If a Duke Good Neighbor Program volunteer knocks on your door, they will offer you educational materials, either for students or long-term Durham residents and answer any questions you might have (see below for sample materials).
• For students, our goal is to welcome you to the neighborhood, answer any questions about living on your own, and make sure you understand Duke’s expectations of students living off campus.
• For long-term neighbors, our goal is to ensure you that we care about our students living in the community and want them to be positive members of your neighborhood.