Visit Duke - Duke Undergraduate Admissions

Visit Duke - Duke Undergraduate Admissions
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EXPERIENCE DUKE
The best way to enjoy Duke’s warm and welcoming spirit is to meet the people who create it: our students, faculty, and alumni. When you meet us, you’ll feel the connection, collaboration, and creativity that are the hallmark of the Duke experience. Join us virtually, in person, or both — whatever works best for you. There’s no preference in the admissions process for students who have been to campus.
Experience Duke Up Close
VISIT DUKE TODAY
Duke’s campus is considered one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. But it’s not just the physical campus that makes Duke unlike anywhere else. It’s the warmth and welcoming spirit you feel from everyone who makes up our special community.
Register For Your Campus Tour!
KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT
Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina. The closest airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is a 20-minute drive to Duke. An Amtrak train station and Greyhound bus station are located in downtown Durham, a 7-minute drive from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Complimentary visitor parking for Undergraduate Admissions programs is available in the gravel lot on Duke University Road, directly across from the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center, which is located at
2080 Duke University Road, Durham, North Carolina, 27708
Duke Undergraduate Admissions is located at
2138 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27706
Tours originate from McClendon Commons in the Duke Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. Please check tour confirmation messages for details.
Most major hotel chains are located in the Raleigh-Durham area. You may find a list of hotels closest to Duke at the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau
here
INFORMATION SESSION + GUIDED WALKING TOUR
This two-part event introduces you to the Duke experience. Led by an admissions officer, our 30-minute information session includes an overview of our academic opportunities and student life. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and hear why we love our vibrant community. A 90-minute, student-led campus walking tour will follow.
2 hours; Registration required
REGISTER HERE
Admissions staff are not available for in-person meetings, nor are we able to accommodate walk-in visitors for student-led tours or special requests of any kind.
GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Led by a student tour guide, our outdoor walking tours give you a chance to see campus highlights, ask questions, and hear why we love our vibrant community. In the event of severe weather or campus closures, tours could be canceled or delayed.
90 minutes; Reservations required
REGISTER HERE
Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit campus tours. All official Duke University campus tours are conducted free of charge. Furthermore, the services provided by the Admissions Ambassadors, such as the campus tours and Blue Devil Student Chats are provided free of charge. Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit college search and recruitment, and students are not permitted to participate in the admissions ambassador program while working for these for-profit organizations.
Admissions staff are not available for in-person meetings, nor are we able to accommodate walk-in visitors for student-led tours or special requests of any kind.
SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
If you plan to visit campus on your own, download the
Duke Admissions Tour
app, which is now available for
iPhone
and
Android
users. You may also stop by the Undergraduate Admissions Office to pick up a campus map from our outside information box.
VISITING CAMPUS
Duke University Office of Undergraduate Admissions is offering
a limited number of group tours
Please review the Group Tour Policy below before requesting a visit.
These are set in place to ensure the best possible visit for you and your students.
Group visits are only available to High Schools, Community Based Organizations, and Educational Non-Profits working with current high school students.
All group visits must include the supervision of an adult chaperone/teacher at all times. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner and not demonstrate disruptive behavior during the presentation.
Requests for group tours are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be restricted during peak visitation seasons.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, Group Tours are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Available tour times are 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon.
We do not offer visits on the weekend or on
University/Federal Holidays.
Group tours are not available during semester finals, winter recess, or the months of March, April, May, and August 2026.
To request a Group Tour, please fill out the
Group Tour Request form
If you have any questions, please call our office at 919-684-3214 or email
undergrad-admissions@duke.edu
After we receive your request,
we will
confirm whether or not we are able to accommodate your request.
Please note that w
e cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate all group requests. Y
our
tour is not confirmed until you receive an email that includes
the tour date, time, location, and directions.
If confirmed, p
lease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your confirmed event.
We do not offer meetings with admissions officers at this time. However, we invite you to register for our live virtual events, which include information sessions led by admissions officers, student chats, and more.
If you plan to visit campus on your own, download the
Duke Admissions Tour
app which is now available for
IPHONE
and
ANDROID
users. You may also stop by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to pick up a campus map from our outside information box.
Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit campus tours. All official Duke University campus tours are conducted free of charge. Furthermore, the services provided by the Admissions Ambassadors, such as the campus tours and Blue Devil Student Chats are provided free of charge. Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit college search and recruitment, and students are not permitted to participate in the admissions ambassador program while working for these for-profit organizations.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
We welcome those we would have previously organized a group visit to campus to sign up for our virtual programming. If you are a community-based organization or college access program with questions about separate programming, please reach out to
UNDERGRAD-ADMISSIONS@DUKE.EDU
DISCOVER DUKE
Discover Duke events are typically 60-minute admissions information sessions, followed by time for questions. Duke admissions officers will provide an overview of the various academic and signature opportunities available to our undergraduates and will share information about our application and financial aid processes.
Stay tuned for our
Fall 2026
lineup!
STARS COLLEGE NETWORK
The
STARS College Network
partners with top colleges to ensure that students from rural and small-town America have the information and support they need to enroll and graduate from the college or university of their choice.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STARS COLLEGE NETWORK
TRAVELING TOGETHER: DUKE & OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Join Duke on the road with representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, applying for admission and financial aid, and more.
The STORY (Small Town Outreach, Recruitment & Yield) programs will feature a 40-minute general admissions information session followed by an 80-minute college fair.
STORY Information Session in Duluth, MN
April 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CT
REGISTRATION LINK
STORY Information Session in La Crosse, WI
April 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. CT
REGISTRATION LINK
STORY Information Session in Granville, IL
April 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m. CT
REGISTRATION LINK
STORY Information Session in Kokomo, IN
April 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET
REGISTRATION LINK
STORY Information Session in Kalamazoo, MI
April 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET
REGISTRATION LINK
Duke will also travel with Brown, Georgetown, Howard and West Point in May. These programs typically last 60-90 minutes and requires advanced registration.
May 17, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET
Atlanta, GA
REGISTRATION LINK
May 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CT
Huntsville, AL
REGISTRATION LINK
May 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m. CT
Nashville, TN
REGISTRATION LINK
May 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CT
Memphis, TN
REGISTRATION LINK
May 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CT
Little Rock, AR
REGISTRATION LINK
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Admissions officers from Duke and other universities will host joint public information sessions, open to all prospective undergraduates and families interested in attending. Programs will include brief presentations about the institutions’ undergraduate programs and will provide an overview of admissions and financial aid policies and procedures. Admissions officers will be available to answer specific questions at the end of each program.
There are no events currently scheduled. Please check back next year for upcoming opportunities.
PRATT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students. Reservations required.
CONNECT WITH FACULTY
If you would like to speak with a faculty member in a particular department or program, we encourage you to reach out directly to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the department(s) or program(s) of interest to you.
For majors/programs in the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences,
click here
For the Pratt School of Engineering,
click here
DUKE CAMPUS FARM
Located 15 minutes away from Duke’s campus, the Duke Campus Farm is a one-acre working produce farm that focuses on education and research. Email
dukecampusfarm@duke.edu
to schedule a weekday tour.
DUKE MARINE LAB
Tours of the
Duke University Marine Laboratory
, located about 180 miles east of Duke’s main campus, are available to high school or college-aged students who are interested in enrolling. To schedule a tour, please complete this
Tour Request Survey
and a staff member will connect with you to schedule via email. Prospective Tours are generally available Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
Jewish Life at Duke
Located on campus between East and West, Jewish Life at Duke (JLD), an accredited Hillel as well as a department within Duke University’s Division of Student Affairs, is Duke’s hub for Jewish life. The Freeman Center for Jewish Life, where JLD is housed, is open for tours during the academic year on weekdays and select Sundays.
Learn more about scheduling a tour.
RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
Duke provides Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for interested students, all of which offer the possibility of financial aid. Representatives from each division are available to answer specific questions.
Air Force (AFROTC)
Recruiting Officer:
Captain Andrew Pope
919-660-1869
Army (AROTC)
Recruiting Officer:
Jeff Daye
919-660-3091
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Military Science
Maj William Burgdorf
919-660-3090
Navy/Marine Corps (NROTC)
Recruiting Officer:
LT Daniel Johnston, Submarine Officer
919-660-3708
OTHER TOURS
The following options are available when Duke’s campus is open to visitors:
Duke Kunshan University
Did you know Duke has launched a joint-venture university in China, where you could
earn a Duke degree while studying internationally
Request an add-on visit
to the DKU Admissions House while at Duke or attend one of our weekly
information sessions
to learn more about DKU.
Cameron Indoor Stadium
Discover the Duke Basketball Museum & Duke Athletics Hall of Fame, located adjacent to Cameron in the Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center.
Duke Campus History
Learn more about Duke’s history right from your fingertips. Divided into three separate tours – West Campus, East Campus, and Athletics – this app includes a total of 22 stops featuring milestones, buildings, and statues. Each stop on the tour provides a brief description, audio narration, photos, and links to learn more. Search for “Duke Explore” in the App Store, then click on Duke Campus History Tour!
Duke Chapel
A new 360-degree virtual tour presents the sights and sounds of Duke Chapel with highlights and anecdotes from the building’s history.
The Lemur Center
Visit Duke’s internationally acclaimed Lemur Center to acquaint yourself with more than 200 animals across 14 species housed at the noninvasive research facility.
Nasher Museum of Art
Check out the collection’s rotating exhibitions and permanent installations. Plan your visit with the self-guided tour map.
JOIN US IN DURHAM, NC!
Schedule Your Visit
Learn About Durham, Our Hometown
Make Duke Yours
VISIT VIRTUALLY
Not seeing Duke in person doesn’t mean you can’t experience everything that makes Duke an amazing place to learn, explore, live, and connect. We hope you’ll join us for some or all of our virtual programs.
Register for Virtual Events!
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Hosted by a Duke admissions officer, information sessions introduce you to Duke University. Learn about our academic choices, signature programs, and community experience.
45 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration Required
REGISTER NOW
If you’re unable to join us live, view a recorded session with Admissions Officer Nasya Bernard-Lucien ’23 here:
ADMISSION & FINANCIAL AID AT DUKE
Want to hear more about applying, how Duke admissions officers evaluate applications, and what we look for when reviewing applications? Join us to get all the details!
45 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration required
REGISTER NOW
DUKE FINANCIAL AID 101
College is a significant expense, but we’re committed to making a Duke education affordable for as many students as possible. Join Duke Financial Support Officers to learn about our financial aid policies and how to apply.
45 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration required
REGISTER NOW
If you aren’t able to join us live, you can view a recorded session with Nicole Knight from Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support here:
VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR
Virtual tours offer an opportunity to visit campus from the comfort of your own home. Current student ambassadors guide you through popular spots on campus.
60 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration required
REGISTER NOW
VIRTUAL PRATT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TOUR
Interested in engineering? Join current students to explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students.
60 minutes; Live; Registration required
REGISTER NOW
BLUE DEVIL CHATS
These hour-long programs provide the opportunity to hear from current students about what it’s like to be a Blue Devil and engage with live Q&A. Blue Devil Chats serve as a casual way to connect with Duke students from a variety of backgrounds and interests to help you gain insight into the Duke experience.
REGISTER HERE
STARS COLLEGE NETWORK: VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR
Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a fun virtual college fair!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:00 p.m. ET
REGISTRATION LINK
Information Session (English)
Hosted by a Duke admissions officer, our information session introduces you to Duke University. Learn about our academic choices, signature programs, and community experience.
25 minutes; Recorded; View anytime
Financial Aid 101
College is a significant expense, but we’re committed to making a Duke education affordable for as many students as possible. Join Duke Financial Support Officers to learn about our financial aid policies and how to apply.
60 minutes; Recorded; View anytime
West Campus Tour
Duke’s Gothic West Campus is central to the Duke experience. It’s home to many academic departments, residential quads for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Duke’s professional schools, Duke Chapel, our main library, and major athletic facilities.
5 minutes; Recorded; View anytime
East Campus Tour
At Duke, all first-year undergraduates live together on East Campus, a housing community designed to support the needs and interests of students who are new to college life. On East Campus, students quickly meet classmates from diverse backgrounds and start building life-long friendships.
5 minutes; Recorded; View anytime
Virtual Reality Campus Tour
Get a feel for the student experience through our recorded virtual reality tour. The tour explores Duke’s campus highlights as well as residence halls, libraries, and dining locations.
START THE TOUR