When entering a new space, it can be challenging to find where you belong. Below are various campus communities that you can explore and get connected with!
Residential Community
Resident Assistants (RAs) are student staff of the Housing and Residence Life office. They lead and live in your quads at Duke. RAs organize programs, build community, and provide support. House and Quad Councils are student groups that utilize university funds to sponsor community events, such as quad parties, dinners, and attendance at events in Durham.
DukeGroups
Duke’s virtual engagement platform for student organizations and involvement opportunities. You can search for groups and events that connect with your interests, hobbies, or something you would like to try out for the first time!
Identity Centers
Departments that provide education, advocacy, and support to Duke students. These include:
ConnectCommunity
This database is for exploring opportunities to volunteer in the Durham community. In addition to organizing volunteer opportunities in Durham, the Duke Community Affairs Office offers Principles of Effective Community Engagement to facilitate thoughtful, intentional, and respectful interactions.
Office Newsletters
Join e-mail listservs to receive regular and relevant communication straight from the departments you’re most interested. These newsletters include information for events, application deadlines, extra-curricular opportunities, staff connections, and more!
- Pre-Health Advising
- Pre-Law Advising
- Undergraduate Research Support Office
- Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
- Duke International Student Center
- Duke Women’s Center
- Kenan Institute for Ethics
- Undergraduate Research Support
- Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
Activities
My Communities
The social networks in which we operate are complex. The communities we find ourselves affiliated with often serve to define us, positively or negatively. Click the button below to complete this activity.
