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Dear Students,
As we head into the home stretch of the semester, I have three quick, but important things for you to know:
1. We are so excited to celebrate with you as you finish this semester and you are SO close! With LDOC, graduation, and summer plans just around the corner, we’re looking forward to celebrating with you and reminding you just how far you’ve come this year.
2. We know you have a lot to do between now and then, but as you balance these end-of-semester demands, be sure to set aside some time to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Good sleep, breaks to move your body, and real food are all essential to help fuel you through these last few weeks. Setting aside the time always feels challenging, but it really does make a difference.
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3. You have so many people who see you, who believe in you, and who are here for you. Remember that you can tap into any of Duke’s student support services and resources as you need them. Many of these resources are listed at the end of this e-mail, just so you have them in one place.
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And one last thing, if you’ll permit me to add a fourth: don’t forget to find a little fun and laughter or a moment of joy in your day. I know it’s hard and sometimes you do have to be intentional to seek it out, but those small moments can give you the lift you need to take on the big things in the weeks ahead.
You’ve got this,
Libby Skiles
Assistant Vice President of Student Well-being
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CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers counseling services to Duke students including virtual appointments, and referrals in the community. You do not need an appointment for an initial assessment. You may walk in or call 919-660-1000 to get started. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
CAPS AFTER-HOURS CARE: After hours counseling services are available at no additional cost to students. Clinical crisis services are also available Call: 919-660-1000 Option 2. You may call 911 or Duke University police also. Additionally, students may access mental health support 24/7 via BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu
DukeReach can help you identify support services from among the variety of resources across campus or in your local community. You can contact DukeReach at 919-681-2455 or by emailing dukereach@duke.edu.
Contact your Academic Dean if you need support with an absence, missed work, or issues such as academic planning, course withdrawals, and leaves of absence as needed. Note that there are separate academic deans for Trinity and Pratt.
Duke University Chapel & Religious Life at Duke - Student support is available through Duke Chapel and Religious Life at Duke. At the link provided you may reach out to a Duke Chapel minister, one of our QuadEx Chaplains, or a leader of one of our recognized Religious Life groups.
DukeLine - DukeLine is an anonymous mental health textline for Duke students by Duke students. Whether you need someone to listen or want help exploring your options, we're here for you - just text (984) 230-4888 to connect with a Duke peer coach Sunday - Friday, 5pm - 11pm; Saturday, 5pm - 8pm. To learn more about the types of situations DukeLine can assist with and for a comprehensive user's guide, click here.
Duke Recreation & Physical Education: A wide range of activities, services, and support for students to stay active are available through Duke Recreation & Physical Activity, including intramural sports, fitness classes, sports clubs, outdoor adventures, and recreation facilities.
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to support your academic success throughout your time at Duke. Open to all undergraduates, ARC offers free resources to help you strengthen study strategies, manage your time, and better understand how you learn. Whether you are looking to connect with a peer tutor, meet with a learning consultant, or join a learning community, ARC provides a collaborative space to help you build skills and reach your goals.
Shmoody is a free mental wellness resource available to all Duke students, designed to support your well-being throughout the academic year. The app offers practical, easy-to-use tools including a personalized Joy Calendar, a 24/7 support chatbot that connects you to Duke resources, and short exercises to help manage stress and navigate challenging moments.
As the semester gets busier, don’t forget that the Duke Career Center is here to support you. Whether you need help navigating internship or job decisions, preparing for interviews, updating your resume, or just talking through next steps, our team is available to help. We encourage you to take advantage of the resources and support.
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