Academic Resources
ARC: Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers services to support students academically during their undergraduate career at Duke. Services are available free, in any year, studying in any discipline. You can contact ARC at 919-684-5917 or by emailing theARC@duke.edu.
DEMAN: Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network (DEMAN) is Duke’s hub for creative industries and a resource for Duke students, alumni, faculty, staff, and advisors. Sign up for the DEMAN newsletter and follow DEMAN on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to find out about DEMAN events and opportunities at Duke and beyond.
DUKE ARTS: Duke Arts connects and amplifies the arts across the university, with support from the Office of the Vice Provost of the Arts. Sign up for DukeArts newsletters and follow Duke Arts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
DUKE CAREER CENTER: The Duke Career Center assists undergraduate students in exploring their interests, values, and strengths and using that self-knowledge to influence their decision-making throughout their time at Duke. You can schedule an appointment with a career advisor through Handshake.
DUKE SUMMER EXPERIENCES: Duke Summer Experiences is a Duke-wide project that aggregates all summer undergraduate opportunities in one database and provides a centralized application system that allows students to apply to multiple opportunities at once.
GEO: The Global Education Office (GEO) offers international and U.S.-based study-away opportunities granting academic credit towards graduation for students from any major. Sign up for the GEO newsletter and follow GEO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT: Student Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures provides information about Duke University’s commitment to Title IX. Students harassed by students may pursue complaints through the Office of Student Conduct. If a staff or faculty member is the harasser, the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) would be the appropriate resource. If you are a student at Duke University of any gender and are the victim of sexual harrassment, you may also contact the Women’s Center by calling 919-684-3897 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m–5 p.m.) or 919-970-2108 (after hours, weekends, holidays), emailing WCHelp@duke.edu, or walking in to the Women’s Center without an appointment. If you are in an emergency situation and feel you are in danger, call 911 or Duke Police at 919-684-2444.
SPPO: The Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is the office within the Department of Education that is responsible for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students may file a complaint with the SPPO if they believe their rights under FERPA have been violated. The complaints typically are centered around the right to view and inspect records or the exposure of personally identifiable information without consent. The SPPO reviews and responds to each complaint filed, either by dismissing the complaint, providing the institution named in the complaint informal assistance with FERPA compliance, or a more formal investigation of the institution’s compliance with the law. For more information regarding Duke University policy and procedures under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), please visit: https://registrar.duke.edu/student-records-resources/ferpa
STUDENT COMPLAINTS POLICIES: Student Complaints Policies has information about Duke University policies and procedures regarding submitting complaints and grievances. Grades: Complaints at End of Term has information about what undergraduate students should do if they wish to challenge a course grade. Graduate students may also consult Student Grievance Procedures provided by the Graduate School.
Wellness Resources
Duke undergraduate students have access to a range of wellness resources and support through Duke’s Student Wellness Center.
BLUE DEVILS CARE: 24/7 telemental-health support to all students at no cost, through immediate and scheduled appointments. Visit BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu.
CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers many services to Duke students, including telemental-health appointments. Any student can call 919-660-1000 to speak with someone, or for assistance with referrals in your local community.
DUKEREACH: DukeReach directs students, faculty, staff, parents, and others to the resources available across campus or in the local community to help a student in need. You can contact DukeReach at 919-681-2455 or by emailing dukereach@duke.edu.
DUWELL: DuWell engages students through a variety of wellness experiences across campus in an effort to manage stress and reduce anxiety while emphasizing self-care.
STUDENT HEALTH: Student Health is the primary source for a wide range of healthcare services for all Duke students. During COVID-19, Student Health remains open for essential services and offers virtual visits, and students may call 919-681-9355, option 2, during business hours to speak to a triage nurse. For urgent matters after hours, students can always speak to a nurse by calling 919-966-3820.
“TWO-CLICK TO CONNECT” FORM: In just two clicks, you can select the category of person who will reach out to you within 24–48 hours, be it a trained Peer For You responder or a DukeReach staff member. These individuals are here to discuss whatever’s on your mind, help guide you through stressful times, and connect you to resources. Visit Two-Click to Connect.
Additional Resources
IDENTITY AND CULTURAL CENTERS: The Student Affairs Identity and Cultural Centers also serve as important resources and places of connection and support for many of our students. The centers are offering programming and support throughout the year, including summer. Our ICCs include: Center for Multicultural Affairs, Center for Muslim Life, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, International House, Jewish Life at Duke, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, and the Women’s Center.
RELIGIOUS LIFE AT DUKE: Religious Life at Duke offers a wide range of student supports, whether or not you are connected to a religious tradition at all. Visit their website to connect with leaders from any of Duke's diverse faith groups, all of whom are experienced in offering college-age students emotional and spiritual care and a non-anxious presence with a humanistic listening ear.
SA ON-CALL TEAM: Student Affairs has a 24/7 on-call team to support urgent student matters. For urgent concerns after business hours, you may contact the Dean on-Call (cell: 984-287-0300), or if you are living in residential spaces, you may connect with the Residence Coordinator On-Call by contacting your Residential Assistant On-Call or directly through Duke Police (919-684-2444).