As we approach winter break, whether you’re staying on campus or heading home, Duke has resources available to support your health, wellness, and campus life needs. Please take a moment to review the information below.
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Residence Life Winter Break Coverage
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- Office Hours: Swift, East, and West Campus offices will be open 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except on university holidays (Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1).
- RA On-Call: Starting Dec. 17, RAs will provide 24/7 on-call coverage for East, West, and Swift campuses through Jan. 5. They can assist with concerns or lockouts when offices are closed.
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Housing Assignments: Staff will respond to calls and emails, except on university holidays, to assist with assignment-related questions.
- Guest Policy Reminder: Students staying in Winter Break housing must comply with the Housing License and Terms, as well as Duke policies:
- Students will not permit any student or non-student who is not granted authorization from Housing and Residence Life to live in or visit their room/apartment.
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Students will abide by the policies set forth in the Duke Community Standard: A Guide for Undergraduates, as well as the Housing and Residence Life Terms and License.
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Students understand that if they allow a guest who is not granted permission to live in or visit their room, or if they violate any policy(ies), they may be subject to disciplinary action and their guest may be billed for their housing accommodations.
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Transportation: Winter Break transit schedule is adjusted from Dec. 15 through Jan. 4. Updates available here: Duke Parking & Transportation
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Health & Wellness Resources
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Blue Devils Care: 24/7 telemental health support at no cost. Visit BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu for immediate or scheduled appointments.
- Duke Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line: 919-660-1000, option 2
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DukeLine – For students, by students: Text (984) 230-4888 to connect with trained peers for support with emotional, financial, or personal challenges.
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): Limited Winter Hours
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- Dec. 22: Regular business hours
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Dec. 23: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 24–28: Closed
- Dec. 29: Regular business hours
- Dec. 30: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 31–Jan. 1: Closed
- Jan. 2: Return to regular schedule
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Student Health: Limited Winter Hours
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- Dec. 22: Regular business hours
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Dec. 23: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 24–28: Closed
- Dec. 29: Regular business hours
- Dec. 30: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 31–Jan. 1: Closed
- Jan. 2: Return to regular schedule
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Physical Health & Wellness:
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After-hours Nurse Line: 919-681-9355, option 2 (non-emergency issues)
- Walk-In Urgent Care:
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Emergency Departments (life-threatening situations only):
- Emergency Services: Duke Police 24/7: 919-684-2444 or dial 911
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Duke Dining During Winter Break
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Winter Break Hours: Dining operates on a modified schedule. Check Duke Dining Hours for updates.
- Spring Semester Dining Plan Changes: Requests must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2025, 11:59 PM. Submit requests here.
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Winter break is a time to recharge, but it’s also important to know that Duke’s resources are here for you, whether you’re on campus or away. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support, guidance, or someone to talk to.
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The Duke Career Center invites all students to Spark Your Career 2026 on Friday, January 30, from 10:00 AM–5:30 PM. Start the day with professional headshots in the Career Center (Bryan Center 036) from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, open to all Duke students.
The main program begins at 12:00 PM in Penn Pavilion, featuring resume and cover-letter support, networking and interviewing tips with local employers, and additional breakout sessions.
Open to all undergraduates, with a special focus on sophomores. Visit Handshake to register and explore session details.
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Need Tech Help or Free Equipment? The Link Has You Covered |
Running into laptop issues, Wi-Fi fails, or a last-minute need for a camera or projector? The OIT Service Desk at The Link (located in the lower level of Perkins Library) is your go-to spot for tech support and free equipment rentals.
You can walk in, call, or live-chat with the Service Desk during weekday hours — and many items can be reserved online for anywhere from 4 hours to 2 weeks. If you haven’t checked it out yet, winter break is the perfect time to explore what they offer.
Visit the Office of Information Technology website to learn more about The Link.
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Young Trustee Application |
The Undergraduate Young Trustee Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for Young Trustee.
For more information about the Young Trustee position, selection process, timeline, and the list of nominating committee members, visit the Board of Trustees website.
To apply for the Young Trustee position, please complete the Young Trustee application by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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Keep an eye out on January 12th…you won’t want to miss this.
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