The end of February marks an exciting point in the semester. The last few weeks of this semester have flown by, and your student is acclimating to their new schedules and lifestyles. Spring weather and spring break is around the corner, midterms are in full bloom, and commencement is in the near future.

As we continue this new year, there are several resources at Duke, and we hope you and your student both take advantage of all that we have to offer. 

Thanks for all you do to support your student!

GO DUKE!

New Student and Family Programs

In this webinar, we were joined by our friends from Duke Housing and Residence Life to hear how families can partner to help support their students throughout the 2025-2026 Housing Application process and answer any questions they may have.

The Housing Application is Due FEB 21st! 

This webinar aired on February 18, 2025.

Click here.

In this webinar, we discussed how students and families can navigate the "second-semester blues" and how the spring semester can be different than the first. The discussion covered topics ranging from common student experiences, managing emotional wellbeing and stress, how proactive support and wellness can help students perform optimally, and how families can partner to support their students.

This webinar aired on January 28, 2025.

Click here.

We are excited to announce that Family Weekend 2025 will be from Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19.

More Family Weekend details, a full schedule, and registration will be posted to the Duke Family webpage in late Summer.

Trinity College sophomores in their fourth semester at Duke are approaching a milestone deadline - declaring their major! (The deadline to declare is the Friday before spring break.)  Families are valuable partners in promoting purposeful reflection through this moment, inviting their students to express their interests and aspirations without undue pressure. 

One constructive conversation you can have together is about what "big questions" your student wants to answer through their academic endeavors. This can open up further discussion about co-curricular and professional opportunities—such as research, internships, and civic engagement—that may guide them and help them make more informed decisions. Loved ones are essential collaborators in empowering students to follow their passions and pursue a major that aligns with their individual values and ambitions—especially when a student's path diverges from their initial expectations.

Ultimately, supporting your scholar's sense of purpose and self-determination will foster their independence and set a firmer foundation for their continued success at Duke and beyond.

Applications are now live for your student to be an Orientation Leader for Experiential Orientation 2025!

Orientation Leaders play an essential role in welcoming new-to-Duke students to campus and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment in each of the 22 Experiential Orientation Projects.

All Orientation Leaders can expect to grow and develop as a leader and lead a small cohort of new Duke students.

The application deadline is Friday, March 7 at 5:00 pm. Click here for more information on the Orientation Leader role. 

Career Center Podcast

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest conversation and information that encourages the listener to take the next steps in their career journey.

Wherever your student is in this process, we hope the episodes will provide affirmation, guidance and some laughs along the way.

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