The Duke Campus: Visiting Duke: Tours & Information SessionsGROUP INFORMATION SESSIONSIn daily group information sessions, the admissions staff will provide an overview of Duke. They will also describe--and answer questions about--the admissions process, financing a Duke education, and academic life. Group information sessions are normally held in McClendon Commons, adjacent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located on West Campus near the traffic circle at 2138 Campus Drive (919-684-3214). During our peak times (holiday breaks, spring breaks, and during the summer), we recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of the information session in order to allow adequate time for parking. No appointment is necessary. Click here for the upcoming tour and information session schedule. PARKINGVisitors to our office should plan to arrive about 30 minutes prior
to the beginning of the information session or tour they plan to attend
in order to leave adequate time for parking. There are a limited number
of free parking spaces for visitors in the circular drive in the front
of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. However, visitors who park
in these spaces will need a permit, and should see the receptionist
upon arrival. There are additional spaces in the circular drive behind
McClendon Commons, which is located immediately adjacent to the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions (see our map of West
Campus for details). Parking in these spaces costs $1.00/hour. During
peak times, many of our visitors will need to park in the Sarah P. Duke
Gardens parking lot, which is accessible from Anderson Street. Parking
in this lot costs $1.00/hour. It takes approximately 5 minutes to walk
from the lot to our office, so please be sure to leave yourself plenty
of time. WALKING TOURSThroughout the year, we schedule student-led walking tours of campus. In addition to seeing campus facilities, you'll have a chance to hear about Duke from a student's perspective. Tours typically last at least one hour and fifteen minutes, and no more than an hour and a half. All tours originate at the Admissions Office, which is located on West Campus. No appointment is necessary; we welcome your visit whenever it is most convenient for you to attend. However, if your group is larger than 20 people, please contact our office in advance about the possibility of a group tour. Also, please call ahead (919-684-3214) if you require accommodations for a physical disability or will require physical assistance during a tour of campus. Click here for the upcoming tour and information session schedule. And if you'd like to take our virtual tour of campus, click here. PRATT ENGINEERING TOURS
Separate 45-minute tours of the engineering facilities are offered through the Pratt School of Engineering. All tours begin in the atrium of the Fitzpatrick Center, at the bottom of the staircase on the first level. We will have tours from June 30 through August 6. Please check back later this summer for the schedule. *Because we rely on the expertise of our students, tours will not be taking place on the following dates: Summer tours will begin the week of May 19, 2008. Please check back later for details. GROUP TOURSThroughout the year, we schedule walking tours of the campus
for groups with more than 20 and fewer than 50 students. Group tours are
available to groups of high school age students only. If you are
interested in scheduling a group tour, please call our office at (919) 684-3214 several weeks in advance. We cannot guarantee a tour for your group; however, we will make every effort to accommodate
your needs. Please note that we are not able to schedule any group tours during the month of April. If you have a group of younger
students or a group of adults, please contact the Office of Special
Events at (919) 684-3710. The Office of Special Events offers tours
during the Fall and Spring semesters. Duke University is unable
to provide overnight housing for tour groups. If we are unable to accommodate your group with a student-led tour, we will be happy to send you maps, directions, and Duke information. You might also want to take our virtual tour of campus. CAMPUS VISIT AND TOUR SCHEDULEDuring the summer, when afternoon thundershowers happen frequently, it's possible that tours will be delayed until the threat of lightning has passed. If lightning remains in the area for more than 30 minutes, we will cancel the tour for safety reasons. In the event of severe weather during the winter, please call (919) 684-INFO to check on possible office closings. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions follows the University's severe weather policy, and is closed when that policy is in effect. Please note that here in sunny North Carolina, accumulations of snow and ice are sometimes considered severe! Click here for the upcoming tour and information session schedule. |
Making a Special AppointmentIf you'd like to speak with a faculty member, coach, or ROTC officer during your visit, please call the individual directly to make an appointment. We regret that the number of visitors (about 17,000 a year) makes it impossible for us to schedule these appointments for you. For telephone numbers call Duke Directory Assistance at 919-684-8111. | |
