Duke requires most first-year undergraduates to live on campus and publishes residence-hall, dining and housing information through Student Affairs. Returning undergraduates, graduate students and professional students use different eligibility and application routes; availability and prices vary by room, meal plan and academic year. Duke's 2026-27 undergraduate budget lists USD 11,560 for a double-room housing estimate and USD 10,469 for food for first-year students; private Durham rent is additional.

Duke Dining publishes menus, locations and dietary information across campus venues. Students with allergies, religious dietary needs or other restrictions should contact Duke Dining and Student Disability Access before arrival because venue hours, menus and accommodation processes can change. Durham also has grocery stores and restaurants beyond campus, but transport and budget should be planned.

Duke's main academic community spans East Campus, West Campus and the adjacent medical center in Durham. Trinity and Pratt undergraduates use a residential first-year model and broad major choices; graduate and professional students follow school-specific facilities, organisations and schedules. Applicants should verify the exact campus, attendance format and facilities for their programme because Duke also has global partnerships and professional sites.

Duke University Police, emergency services, health services and university reporting routes support the Durham campus. Students should save Duke Police and local emergency contacts, read the current safety guidance and confirm any programme-specific fieldwork or clinical procedures. No university page guarantees personal safety; students remain responsible for travel, weather and local-risk planning. International students use Duke's Visa Services and the relevant undergraduate, graduate or professional-school office for immigration documents and arrival guidance. Academic advising, counseling, health, disability access, libraries and career support are administered through school and campus services. Visa eligibility, insurance and registration steps must be confirmed after the written offer.

Duke requires most first-year undergraduates to live on campus and publishes residence-hall, dining and housing information through Student Affairs. Returning undergraduates, graduate students and professional students use different eligibility and application routes; availability and prices vary by room, meal plan and academic year. Duke's 2026-27 undergraduate budget lists USD 11,560 for a double-room housing estimate and USD 10,469 for food for first-year students; private Durham rent is additional.

Duke Dining publishes menus, locations and dietary information across campus venues. Students with allergies, religious dietary needs or other restrictions should contact Duke Dining and Student Disability Access before arrival because venue hours, menus and accommodation processes can change. Durham also has grocery stores and restaurants beyond campus, but transport and budget should be planned.

Duke's main academic community spans East Campus, West Campus and the adjacent medical center in Durham. Trinity and Pratt undergraduates use a residential first-year model and broad major choices; graduate and professional students follow school-specific facilities, organisations and schedules. Applicants should verify the exact campus, attendance format and facilities for their programme because Duke also has global partnerships and professional sites.

Duke University Police, emergency services, health services and university reporting routes support the Durham campus. Students should save Duke Police and local emergency contacts, read the current safety guidance and confirm any programme-specific fieldwork or clinical procedures. No university page guarantees personal safety; students remain responsible for travel, weather and local-risk planning. International students use Duke's Visa Services and the relevant undergraduate, graduate or professional-school office for immigration documents and arrival guidance. Academic advising, counseling, health, disability access, libraries and career support are administered through school and campus services. Visa eligibility, insurance and registration steps must be confirmed after the written offer.