Campus Life
Our campus is where learning, community and discovery thrive.
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The Student Experience
Immerse yourself in a vibrant academic community where undergraduates and graduate students thrive. Explore diverse ideas, cutting-edge spaces, and opportunities for growth and leadership.
Student affairs
Life at Duke
Whether you’re exploring new interests, building lifelong friendships, or figuring out who you’re becoming, Duke offers countless ways to shape your journey. And when it comes to where you live, our residence halls are more than just places to stay – they’re vibrant communities designed to help you thrive.
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Traditions
The Bricks to Stone tradition symbolizes the transition of first-year students from East Campus (“Bricks”) to West Campus (“Stone”), where they officially join their assigned residential quad.
Inside Duke’s Libraries
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What’s Inside Duke’s Libraries
The purpose of our library system is to enable the best scholarship, research and study. You may spend a few hours or the entire day in one of our libraries. Find out what Duke’s libraries have to offer and check out the great treasures we’ve listed.
Experience Campus
Dining At Duke
Duke is home to one of the most dynamic collegiate dining programs in the country.
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Holistic Dining
Our dining facilities have reached significant goals, such as eliminating single-use plastics and offering plenty of allergen-free options.
culinary experience
The Chef’s Kitchen
Students gather in our state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen to experience cooking classes and demos with great chefs, including James Beard Award-winners.
Find Your Next Bite
Use Duke Maps to find the late night, vegan-friendly, meal-plan eligible spots, or whatever you are looking for across campus.
Arts and Culture
Creativity thrives at Duke, showing up in performances, exhibitions, installations, and more. From student showcases to world-renowned visiting artists, the arts are an essential part of campus life.
must-see acts
Duke Arts
Duke Arts champions expansive, inclusive, and impactful arts programs that build meaningful connections among campus, community, and global audiences.
museum experience
The Nasher
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University amplifies untold stories, creates space for exchange, and invites shared experiences through innovative exhibitions and programs.
travel opportunity
Duke Arts Exchange
We create opportunities for advanced arts students to travel and study in a conservatory environment, and invite conservatory students to spend time at Duke.
Duke Arts Create
What Can You Make at Duke?
All members of the Duke community are invited to explore ceramics, dance, fiber arts, and more. Art workshops for all skill levels are available throughout the academic year.
Sport and Recreation
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Where Everyone Gets in the Game
Do you enjoy swimming, yoga, ultimate frisbee or skating? Duke offers plenty of athletic recreational activities to take up when you’re not studying.
Service and Community
Students, faculty and staff, researchers, nurses and doctors all commit time and resources to the Durham community and the greater region and world.
Duke Community Affairs (DCA) is the face of our commitment.
community engagement
Purposeful Partnerships
DCA forges purposeful partnerships with our neighbors to improve health and well-being in communities.
make an impact
Duke Engage
Find impactful summer service learning opportunities around Durham and the world.
meet fellow students
Student Organizations
Lead, participate, and connect through clubs and student government.
Duke Campus Farm
Sustainable Growth
The Duke Campus Farm is a one-acre working farm owned and operated by Duke University that provides sustainably-grown produce and food systems education for Duke and its surrounding communities.
Come Visit Us
Experience music, nature, the arts, sports, history, food, and more in Durham, North Carolina.
Campus Resources
Being Well
Your well-being matters. Let’s work together to keep your mind, body and spirit safe and sound.
Take Care of YOU
Duke’s Wellness Center
Duke makes student well-being a priority with easy access to health care, mental health support, wellness coaching, and resources like DukeReach and DuWell. The Wellness Center on West Campus is a supportive space where students can take care of themselves and thrive.
