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Parent and Family Newsletter

March 2024

Parents and Families-

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we hope you will continue to encourage your students to take advantage of the opportunities listed in this email. These are just a few ways they can finish the semester on a strong note.

To keep you engaged, we have two incredibly exciting opportunities coming your way. The first is our Parent & Family Webinar about Innovation and Entrepreneurship scheduled for TONIGHT, March 26, at 7:00 pm ET. Families will have the chance to experience the entrepreneurial mindset through an interactive activity with staff, ask questions, and hear from current students on their I&E journeys. On Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00 pm ET, save the date for our final Parent & Family Webinar this semester. More details regarding this webinar will be available in April's Parent and Family Newsletter.

We hope you will join us for these exciting opportunities this spring! As always, thank you for the ways you support your student from home!

Have a great day, and Go Duke!

-New Student and Family Programs

Important Dates

NSFP March Parent & Family Webinar: March 26

Last Day of Classes (LDOC): April 24

Reading Period: April 25-28

Final Examinations: April 29-May 4

NSFP April Parent & Family Webinar: April 30

Spring Housing and Residence Life Move-Out: May 6 at noon

Commencement: May 10-12

Check out Duke's Academic Calendar for more information.

Join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 pm ET for our March Parent & Family Webinar: Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) inspires and empowers the Duke community to act entrepreneurially in all their endeavors. Families are invited to hear about the resources and learning opportunities Duke I&E can offer your student. Families will have the chance to experience the entrepreneurial mindset through an interactive activity with staff, ask questions, and hear from current students on their I&E journeys.

Click here to register today.

*If you cannot join us live, this webinar will be recorded and available 48 hours after the event.*

In Case You Missed It

Parent & Family Webinar Recordings

Thank you to all families who have joined us this semester for our Parent & Family Webinar series! If you missed a webinar live or want to rewatch a webinar anytime, all webinars can be found on the Parent and Family webpage.

Family Weekend 2024

Duke’s Family Weekend provides the opportunity for undergraduate parents and families to engage in the life of the University and cultivate a deeper understanding of the Duke student experience.

Family Weekend 2024 will be from Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20.

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

Residence Hall Closing Process

From Housing and Residence Life (HRL)

All residence halls and apartments close at NOON (12 pm) on Monday, May 6, 2024. Only students who have been approved for an extension, are transitioning to summer school housing, or are graduating may stay past this date. Please coordinate moving plans with this date and time in mind.

Check-out involves preparing each room, completing the check-out form, and returning the room key (where applicable):

Pack and take all personal belongings. Check all drawers and under and behind furniture to ensure everything is collected.
Remove all trash and recyclables.
Donations should be placed in a designated donation collection area.
Make sure all furniture is accounted for.
Microfridge? Unplug and defrost the unit first. After it has defrosted, make sure to clean the unit. Units should be left in the room and will be picked up after the student leaves.
Make sure the door is locked when a student leaves.
Complete the check-out form.
Return key to the campus office (if applicable).

A note regarding damages and billing:

Part of the check-out process is to assess the room for any repairs that may be needed due to either wear and tear usage or damage/excessive cleaning. Housing and Residence Life will compare the room's current state to the original room condition report completed when students first moved- in. Damage charges are divided equally between roommates unless HRL receives a written statement from one roommate claiming responsibility for the repairs/cleaning.

Students will receive additional move-out information over the next several weeks.

Upcoming Events

Below you will find upcoming events from various departments across campus for your student to engage with!

Center for Muslim Life (CML)

Ramadan Mubarak! Hundreds of Muslims at Duke have begun observing the holy month of Ramadan. Thanks to campus partners and sponsors, the CML has organized numerous Ramadan programs and services like suhoor/sehri, iftar, speaker programs, accommodation resources, congregational prayer, and more.

To learn more, visit the Ramadan at Duke webpage, follow @dukecml on Instagram, and subscribe to the CML newsletter.

Not familiar with Ramadan? Click here for the Ramadan 101/FAQs to learn more!

Duke Resources

Below you will find resources readily available to support your student throughout the semester!

Duke University holds a treasure for your students seeking career readiness and its gems throughout the community. Faculty, staff, Duke alumni, and employer partners provide expertise and resources to students, and the Career Center is offering resources and partnerships to equip these Career Influencers as we continue to advance the philosophy of Career Everywhere for Everyone.

The Career Influencer Network recognizes faculty and staff across the Duke community who are having meaningful career conversations and provides support, training, and resources to further career advising expertise.

In addition, the Career Center offers training and resources to those interested in having meaningful conversations. This network helps create equity and access for all students. Click here to meet the network.

Counseling & Psychological Services

Duke students have access to confidential counseling services, psychiatry services, and mental health crisis consultation. Our services are offered in-person or via telehealth and are provided to all enrolled students who pay the health fee.

SAME-DAY BRIEF CONSULTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE:*

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm
Phone Number: 919-660-1000,
Location: Student Wellness Center (3rd Floor).

*Please note that our same-day services are not traditional counseling sessions.

These services include meeting with an intake counselor for a brief assessment, consultation, and referral to appropriate resources. For after-hours crisis assistance, please call 919-660-1000, and press option 2 to be connected to our after-hours counselor.

Click here to learn more about CAPS.