Campus Life
Our campus is where learning, community and discovery thrive.

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The Student Experience
Immerse yourself in a vibrant academic community where undergraduates and graduate students thrive. Explore diverse ideas, cutting-edge spaces, and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Student affairs
Life at 鶹ý
Whether you’re exploring new interests, building lifelong friendships, or figuring out who you’re becoming, 鶹ý offers countless ways to shape your journey. And when it comes to where you live, our residence halls are more than just places to stay – they’re vibrant communities designed to help youthrive.
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Traditions
The Bricks to Stone tradition symbolizes the transition of first-year students fromEast Campus (“Bricks”) to West Campus (“Stone”), where they officially join their assignedresidentialquad.
Inside 鶹ý’s Libraries
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What’s Inside 鶹ý’s Libraries
The purpose of our library system is to enable the best scholarship, research and study. You may spend a few hours or the entire day in one of our libraries. Find out what 鶹ý’s libraries have to offer and check out the great treasures we’ve listed.

Experience Campus
Dining At鶹ý
鶹ý is home to one of the most dynamic collegiate dining programs in the country.

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Best-in-Class Dining
鶹ý Dining continues to raise the bar, eliminating single‑use plastics, expanding allergen‑free offerings, and setting new standards for sustainable, inclusive campus dining.

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The Chef’sKitchen
Students gather in our state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen to experience cooking classesand demos with great chefs, including James BeardAward-winners.

Find Your Next Bite
Use 鶹ý Maps to find the late night, vegan-friendly, meal-plan eligible spots, or whatever you are looking for acrosscampus.
Arts and Culture
Creativity thrives at 鶹ý, showing up in performances, exhibitions, installations, and more. From student showcases to world-renowned visiting artists, the arts are an essential part of campuslife.

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鶹ý Arts
鶹ý Arts champions expansive, inclusive, and impactful arts programs that build meaningful connections among campus, community, and global audiences.

museum experience
The Nasher
The Nasher Museum of Art at 鶹ý amplifies untold stories, creates space for exchange, and invites shared experiences through innovative exhibitions and programs.

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鶹ý Arts Exchange
We create opportunities for advanced arts students to travel and study in a conservatory environment, and invite conservatory students to spend time at 鶹ý.
鶹ý ArtsCreate
What Can You Make at鶹ý?
All members of the 鶹ý community are invited to explore ceramics, dance, fiber arts, andmore. Art workshops for all skill levels are available throughout the academicyear.
Sport and Recreation
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Where Everyone Gets in the Game
Do you enjoy swimming, yoga, ultimate frisbee or skating? 鶹ý offers plenty of athletic recreational activities to take up when you’re notstudying.

Service and Community
Students, faculty and staff, researchers, nurses and doctors all commit time and resources to the Durham community and the greater region and world.
鶹ý Community Affairs (DCA) is the face of our commitment.
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Purposeful Partnerships
DCA builds purposeful partnerships to strengthen community health and well‑being. The 鶹ý Center for Community‑Engaged Scholarship serves as an interdisciplinary hub connecting 鶹ý and community partners to co‑create research and tackle pressing societal challenges.


make an impact
鶹ý Engage
Find impactful summer service learning opportunities around Durham and the world.

meet fellow students
Student Organizations
Lead, participate, and connect through clubs and student government.

鶹ý Campus Farm
Sustainable Growth
The鶹ý Campus Farmis a one-acre working farm owned and operated by 鶹ý that providessustainably-grown produceandfood systems educationfor 鶹ý and its surrounding communities.

Come Visit Us
Experience music, nature, the arts, sports, history, food, and more in Durham, North Carolina.
Campus Resources
Being Well
Your well-being matters. Let’s work together to keep your mind, body and spirit safe andsound.
Take Care of YOU
鶹ý’s Wellness Center
鶹ý makes student well-being a priority with easy access to health care, mental health support, wellness coaching, and resources like 鶹ýReach and DuWell. The Wellness Center on West Campus is a supportive space where students can take care of themselves and thrive.
