Swift Quad is comprised of 300 Swift, 301 Swift, Smart Home, and now Blue Light.

Acquired in 2024, Blue Light Living is a six-story, apartment-style building offering over 200 beds in 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. The 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments include a mix of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms. Specific details about room sizes are available on the floor plans.

Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, Blue Light will be available exclusively to juniors and seniors interested in apartment living. Each apartment is fully furnished, with units opening to interior hallways. The building is equipped with three elevators and multiple stairwells for convenient access.

Building Features 

• Keyless access to the building and apartment 
• Security desk at the main entrance of Blue Light 
• ADA-accessible apartments 
• Rooms vary in size and shape 
• Limited parking garage (must purchase a Blue Light Pass from Duke Parking & Transportation to be eligible to park) 
• Convenient access to Swift Avenue Shuttle (SWS) bus line to West Campus 
• Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including microwave and refrigerator 
• Washer/dryer in each unit 
• Walk-in closets 
• Trash chutes on each floor 

Common Area Furniture

• Stove 
• Refrigerator 
• Barstools 
• TV w/ remote
• Couch 
• Coffee table 

Bedroom Furniture

• Single Room – Queen 
• Double Room – Twin XL 
• Desk for each student
• Chair for each student

Please note: Students are responsible for linens, housekeeping supplies, cookware, etc. 

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service and emotional support animals.

Coordinator of Apartment Communities: Jordan Buie (jordan.buie@duke.edu) 

Assistant Residence Coordinator: Solange Hackshaw (solange.hackshaw@duke.edu)

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Home to approximately 395 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Craven Quad was originally built in the 1930s and renovated in 2019. Craven Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, 1 Graduate Resident and 12 Resident Assistants, and is home to two Living Learning Communities: Marsha's House and SPIRE.

Building Features

• Keyless entry into the quad, bedroom, and bathroom
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Inner quad of Craven with concrete flooring and pathways to Wannamaker Lane
• Laundry room with vending machines are in the basement of House W
• Trash and recycling rooms are found throughout the quad.
• E-print are in Houses X and B
• Community and single-occupancy bathrooms throughout quad
• Electronic thermostat in each resident room
• West Campus HRL Office is located in archway of House D
• Close distance to Chapel Bus Loop, Brodhead Center, Bryan Center, Perkins Library, Wilson Rec, and more

Furniture

Each resident receives:

• Standard twin XL bed
• Desk & chair
• Two-drawer chest
• Either a closet or dresser per the dimensions of the room

What is unique about Craven?

• Most recently renovated quad facing Abele Quad
• Closest access to the West Campus HRL office to troubleshoot any issues re: maintenance or lock-outs

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Paige Pennebaker
paige.pennebaker@duke.edu

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Address Line 1 - Residence Hall Street Address: 440 Chapel Drive
Address Line 2 - Box Number, Residence Hall and Room #: Box #####, Craven (building letter & room #)
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Built in the 1930s and home to approximately 340 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Crowell was renovated in 2018 and offers six kitchens, several study rooms, laundry room, vending, and e-print, as well as West Campus's iconic clocktower. Crowell Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, one Graduate Resident and 9 Resident Assistants, and is home to LangDorm and Visions of Freedom Living Learning Communities.

Building Features

• Keyless entry into the quad, bedroom, and bathroom
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Laundry room with vending machines
• E-Print machines
• Community and single-occupancy bathrooms throughout quad
• Electronic thermostat in each resident room
• West Campus HRL Office is located nearby, in archway of Craven Quad House D
• Close distance to Chapel Bus Loop, Brodhead Center, Bryan Center, Perkins Library, Wilson Rec, and more

Furniture

Each resident receives:

• Standard twin XL bed
• Desk & chair
• Two-drawer chest
• Either a closet or dresser per the dimensions of the room

Commons, Kitchenettes & Restrooms

• Vizio SmartTV with most popular streaming apps included and AirPlay for student use
• Sound bar equipped with SmartTV
• Sectional sofa
• Bartop and stools
• Refrigerator with installed water filter
• Stove and stove hood

What is unique about Crowell?

Crowell Quad is conveniently located between Abele Quad, Student Health, and the university's athletics facilities. Crowell boasts the West Campus iconic clocktower as well as a more intimate inner quad for house events and gatherings.

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Kayla Wood (kayla.wood@duke.edu)

Assistant Residence Coordinator: Grace Sleyko (grace.sleyko@duke.edu)

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Address Line 1 - Residence Hall Street Address: 315 Towerview Drive
Address Line 2 - Box Number, Residence Hall and Room #: Box #####, Crowell (building letter & room #)
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Built in the late 1960s and renovated in 2016, Edens Quad is home to approximately 500 students. Edens offers multiple kitchens and common spaces, e-print, laundry, a fitness room, and yoga space. Edens Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, two Graduate Residents and 15 Resident Assistants. 

Building Features

• Fitness room and yoga/dance space
• Laundry
• Elevators located across the quad
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Multiple outdoor spaces for house events and gatherings.
• Close access to Pitchfork's restaurant and Bella Union coffee shop, located in McClendon Tower.

Furniture

• Full-size bed
• Bookcase
• Three-drawer chest
• Closet with mirror
• Desk and task chair

Commons, Kitchenettes & Restrooms

Common areas, kitchens, and study areas are available in each of the seven buildings that make up Edens Quad. Several buildings in Edens have "lower" sections (bottom two floors) and "upper" sections (top two floors), and each section has dedicated common areas for residents who live nearby.

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Jasmine Evans (jasmine.evans@duke.edu)

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City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Few Quad was built in the late 1930s, renovated in 2008, and is home to approximately 430 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Located at the heart of West Campus, Few Quad offers several kitchens, study rooms, laundry, and e-print stations. Few Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, one Graduate Resident and 12 Resident Assistants, and is home to two Living Learning Communities: Baldwin Scholars and The Cube.

Building Features

• Duke Campus Safety Substation 
• Elevator access to Houses GG and HH up to 3rd floor
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• E-print station if House FF 1sr floor commons
• Vending machines in laundry rooms
• Two laundry rooms (one in House FF and another in House HH)

Furniture

Single rooms

• 1 twin-size bed
• 1 three-drawer chest
• 1 desk and chair set
• In-room closet, wardrobe provided where in-room closet not present

Double rooms

• 2 twin-size beds
• 2 three-drawer chests
• 2 desk and chair sets
• In-room closet(s), wardrobe(s) provided where in-room closet not present

Commons, Kitchenettes & Restrooms

• All-gender restrooms located throughout the quad
• Single-use restrooms located in GG0, HH0, FF1, FF4, FF5
• Each floor has at least two common rooms equipped with SmartTV and full kitchens, including stove/oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, and sink

What is unique about Few?

• GG Tower: The sixth floor of House GG features a completely open space, offering a unique and breathtaking view of Duke Chapel and Abele Quad.
• Pool table: House GG 1st floor commons offers a functioning pool table with billiards set.
• Two interior quads: Outdoor spaces offer seating and are a wonderful place for students to gather for study groups or social events.

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Zari Wilson (zari.wilson@duke.edu)

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Address Line 1 - Residence Hall Street Address: 420 Chapel Drive
Address Line 2 - Box Number, Residence Hall and Room #: Box #####, Few (building letter & room #)
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Opened in 2019, Hollows Quad is the newest residence hall on West Campus, housing 400+ students in two buildings of suite-style living areas. Each suite features an en suite kitchenette, common area, one to two full bathrooms (depending on suite size), and single and double room options.

Suites range in size from two to five students with some bedrooms varying between single and double room occupancy. Hollows Quad brings together most-up-to-date features in a Duke residence hall and provides more living choices for student housing on West Campus. Hollows Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, two Graduate Residents and 15 Resident Assistants.

Building Features

Furniture

• XL Twin Bed (41"x85"x48")
• Two-drawer chests (36"x24"x19") - located under most beds; most single rooms have two
• Desk (48"x24"x30") - full-width drawer with lock
• Desk chair - one per student
• Wall shelves - two sets in each room
• Some rooms also include a four-drawer chest with casters (36"x24"x38")
• Hallway closets (range from 36"-60" wide) - in all suites; no doors or locks so some students may consider hanging a curtain in their closet opening.

En suite commons, Kitchenettes & Restrooms

Living area

• Sectional, soft seating (varies in size depending on layout)
• Dining set with table and 4 chairs (42"x42"x30")
• End table with drawer (24"x24"x22")
• Coffee table with drawer (44"x24"x19")
• TV stand (36"x18")

Kitchenette

• Single-basin sink
• Upper & lower cabinets
• GE microwave
• Whirlpool refrigerator with bottom freezer

*Housing and Residence Life (HRL) will provide initial supplies for kitchenettes (soap and paper towels). Students are responsible for providing these supplies for the remainder of the year.

Restrooms - vanity, mirror, sink, toilet, shower stall

• There is limited storage in the bathroom vanity.
• HRL will provide a shower curtain at move-in. Students are responsible for cleaning and/or replacement of shower curtains during the semester. 
• HRL will provide initial supplies for restrooms (soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue). Students are responsible for providing these supplies for the remainder of the year. 

What is unique about Hollows?

• In the instance of any room change, students must go through the reassignment process. This is particularly important for Hollows Quad due to your access being tied to your DukeCard.
• Suites are all gender and students of any gender may live in a suite. 
• Residents will be sharing individual space within a shared space, so it is important for residents to determine how they'd like to manage those spaces together.
• Resident Assistants are assigned to live in a suite with other residents.
• All suites are not identical. 

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Brianna Small 
(brianna.e.small@duke.edu)

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Address Line 2 - Box Number, Residence Hall and Room #: Box #####, Hollows (building letter & room #)
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Named after President Nannerl Overholser Keohane, Keohane Quad is home approximately 480 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Keohane Quad (buildings 4A, 4B, and 4D) was opened in 2002 with the intent to link the Gothic revival architecture of West Campus to Edens Quad and featured McClendon Tower. The fourth wing of Keohane Quad (building 4E) was opened in 2012. Keohane Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, two Graduate Residents, 15 Resident Assistants, and two Living Learning Communities: Cogneuro and Mitchell-White.

Building Features

• Connected to McClendon Tower, which has dining, social and study spaces.
• Keohane offers six kitchens, study areas, laundry rooms, and e-print.
• Located in Keohane 4B, The Mosaic (4B401SEM) is Duke’s first residential space for prayer, practice, and meditation.
• Atrium commons space in Keohane 4E

FURNITURE

Each resident receives:

• Standard twin XL bed
• Desk & chair
• Two-drawer chest
• Either a closet or dresser per the dimensions of the room

COMMONS, KITCHENETTES & RESTROOMS

Common rooms come with large amount of space to socialize, work, cook, eat, and more:

• Flatscreen TV with HDMI capabilities
• Couches
• Tables & Chairs
• Kitchen including:
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Freezer

Study spaces and trash rooms throughout the quad

What is unique about Keohane?

• The 4E Atrium is large atrium-style gathering space in our community. It features sliding glass doors on three sides and the largest television/projection screen in the residential communities at Duke. It's a great space to enjoy a program, commune with fellow students over a meal, or to spend an afternoon catching up on work while feeling a nice breeze through the open doors. 
• The Mosaic (4B401SEM) is Duke’s first residential space for prayer, practice, and meditation.

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Sam Hodges (samuel.hodges@duke.edu)

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City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Home to approximately 340 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Kilgo Quad is the first residential building built on West Campus and offers five kitchens, six common rooms, three study rooms, two ePrints, and one laundry room. Kilgo had major renovations over several summers beginning in 2001, with another three common rooms renovated in January 2018. Kilgo Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, one Graduate Resident and 13 Resident Assistants. Kilgo is home to two Living Learning Communities: Cardea Fellows and Transformative Ideas.

Kilgo Quad underwent extensive renovations during the summer of 2022. Six rooms on the first and second floors of Dollard House, named after the donor’s family and formerly House P, were renovated into a large multipurpose space. The new common area has been constructed with a sense of community in mind. The multipurpose space is designed and furnished so that it can serve as a study space, host a guest speaker or hold a social event with 75 students.

Building Features

• Elevator in the inner quad (From basement to 2nd floor only)
• Entirely walkable indoors
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Laundry facilities in the House P basement
• E-Print machine stationed in House O Commons
• Inner Quad of Kilgo has nature setting ideal for lounging, spikeball, slacklining, etc. and has swinging tables for student use
• Close distance to Chapel Bus Loop, Brodhead Center, Bryan Center, Perkins Library, Wilson Rec, Wellness Center, Student Health, and more

Furniture

Each resident receives:

• Standard twin XL bed
• Desk & chair
• Two-drawer chest
• Either a closet or dresser per the dimensions of the room

Commons, Kitchenettes & Restrooms

Common rooms come with large amount of space to socialize, work, cook, eat, and more:

• Flatscreen TV with HDMI capabilities
• Couches
• Tables & Chairs
• Kitchen including:
• Oven
• Fridge
• Freezer

Study spaces and trash rooms throughout the quad

What is unique about Kilgo?

• Various entry ways for each house facing Abele Quad, Wellness Lot, Brodhead Center, and BC Plaza depending on location
• Ideal location with close proximity to many campus resources
• Can get to any point within the quad without stepping outdoors

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Kayla Wood (kayla.wood@duke.edu)

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Address Line 1 - Residence Hall Street Address: 104 Union Drive
Address Line 2 - Box Number, Residence Hall and Room #: Box #####, Kilgo (building letter & room #)
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708

Swift Quad is comprised of 300 Swift, Smart Home, and now includes Blue Light, and 301 Swift.

300 Swift is a 400+ bed apartment-style building available to juniors and seniors, who want to enjoy the trappings of off-campus living, while still residing in on-campus housing. Apartments come fully furnished and in an array of styles, including: 4-person, 2-bedroom 2-bath apartments; 2-person, 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartments; and 1-person, 1-bath studios apartments.  All apartments open to interior hallways and are accessible by three elevators and several stairwells throughout the building. 

The main unique quality of Swift Quad is simply its location. Nowhere else on campus can you be within walking distance of two places of worship (including a kosher dining option), tons of great local and national restaurants, two grocery stores, a major highway, and several bus lines (both Duke and Durham), all while living on-campus.

Building Features

• Keyless access to the building and garage
• Security desk at the main entrance of 300 Swift
• ADA accessible apartments
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Gated parking garage (must purchase pass from Duke Parking & Transportation)
• Bus routes to East and West Campus
• Full kitchens including stove top, oven, fridge with freezer and ice maker, and microwave
• Washer/dryer in each unit
• Walk-in closets
• Balconies/patios

Furniture

300 Swift contains several different apartment varieties. Please note furniture varies from room to room and will not perfectly reflect the list in the floor plans.

Commons & Study Rooms

• 1st floor game room
• Lobby TV seating area
• 2nd floor seating area
• Conference room which seats 8 people
• Poker table landing
• Pool courtyard
• Activity courtyard

What is unique about 300 Swift?

• Duke Dining Eatery with convenience store in the lobby
• Short walk to the Freeman Center for Jewish Life (with kosher dining)
• HRL Office also located in the lobby

What resources & staff are available?

Coordinator of Apartment Communities: Jordan Buie (jordan.buie@duke.edu)

Assistant Residence Coordinator: Jade Marcum (jade.marcum@duke.edu)

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Address Line 1 - Residence Hall Street Address: 300 Swift Ave
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City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27705

Swift Quad is comprised of 300 Swift, Smart Home, and now includes Blue Light, and 301 Swift.

301 Swift is a 46-bed community located across from 300 Swift that will be available to juniors and seniors who are interested in apartment living starting in the 25-26 academic year. 301 Swift apartments are 2-bedroom, single occupancy, and come fully furnished. All apartments open to exterior walkways. Students assigned to 301 Swift have access to a communal laundry room on the 1st floor of 301 Swift. 

Basic furnishings: 

Common Area

• Dining room table and chairs, 
• Stove 
• Refrigerator 
• Couch 
• Lamp and end tables 

Bedroom 

• Full-size bed 
• Chest of drawers 
• Desk 
• Chair 

Please note - Students are responsible for: Linens, housekeeping supplies, cookware, and laundry charges. 

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service and emotional support animals. 

Other Notes: 

• Café 300 is located on the main floor of 300 Swift apartments (across from 301 Swift). Both 300 and 301 students can purchase food items using food points or card/cash. Be sure to check out Café 300’s operating hours, as they vary. 
• You do need a parking pass to park in the 301 Swift lot. Students can purchase a parking permit with Duke Parking and Transportation Services.  

Coordinator of Apartment Communities: Jordan Buie (jordan.buie@duke.edu) 

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City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27705 

Wannamaker Quad is home to approximately 230 residents and offers two common rooms, two kitchens, two laundry rooms, two study rooms, a yoga studio, and an ePrint station. The building was renovated in summer 2016 and is almost 100% wheelchair accessible. Wannamaker Quad shares a Residence Coordinator and Academic Guide with Keohane and has its own Assistant Residence Coordinator as well as 6 Resident Assistants. Wannamaker hosts one Living Learning Community, the Wellness Community

Building Features

• An easily accessible elevator
• Rooms vary in size and shape
• Two laundry rooms on the ground floor
• An E-Print station and vending machines on the ground floor
• Outside area with tables and benches
• Closest proximity to K-Ville and close proximity to Broadhead Center, Student Health, and more
• Multiple communal restrooms on all floors

Furniture

• Full-size bed
• Standard desk and chair
• Standard drawers
• Closet in the room

Commons, kitchens & Study Areas

There are two large common areas on the ground floor of Wannamaker. One Common Room contains full screen TVs, a communal kitchen, a Nintendo Wii, and a piano. The other Common Room contains full screen TVs, a communal kitchen, a Ping Pong table, and a massage chair. There are also two study rooms with wall to wall white boards for student use. There is also a Yoga Studio for residents to meditate, dance, and work out in.

What is unique about Wannamaker?

Wannamaker is the closest dorm to K-Ville and the athletics facilities. Wannamaker also has a Yoga Studio for residential use to promote fitness and wellbeing.

What resources & staff are available?

Residence Coordinator: Paige Pennebaker
(paige.pennebaker@duke.edu)

Assistant Residence Coordinator: Heresa Laforce
(hl531@duke.edu)

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City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27708