Introduction to Central Campus
Central Campus currently provides housing for over 1,000 students. Of these spaces, approximately 850 are allocated to undergraduate (juniors and seniors, with majority being juniors). Starting in Fall 2009, a small number of apartments will be allocated to sophomores and Selective Living Groups. Graduate students are allocated approximately 200 spaces on Central Campus and Swift Avenue Townhouses. These apartments include efficiency, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units and are fully furnished. Community laundry areas are provided within the complex. U.S. Mail is delivered to a central location for the residents on Central Campus. Parking is also available on the property and is managed by Parking and Transportation Services.
Recreation and social facilities on Central Campus include:
* Basketball courts
* Tennis courts
* Sand volleyball court
* Swimming pool
* Barbecue and picnic shelter
* Barbecue grills in numerous locations
* Devil's Den
* Uncle Harry's convenience store
If you are attempting to reserve the Devil’s Den on Central Campus, please complete the online reservation form.
Housing accommodations are also provided to the Chaplain-in-Residence and Duke EMS. The central office for Residence Life and Housing Services (RLHS) is also located at 218 Alexander.
Central Campus Residential life team members include seven Community Assistants, two Graduate Resident for Central Campus, and the Assistant Dean for Central Campus. The Community Assistant (CA) is a key student leadership role within Residence Life and Housing Services. Community Assistants serve as a resource and positive community facilitator for the designated apartment buildings in their area. Each is a member of the central campus team that serves is responsible for residential education, policy enforcement, on-call rotation, and support of resident’s needs. As key leaders responsible for helping shape and maintain positive residential communities, Community Assistants are role models for their residents and for others in the University community.
The Central Campus Apartments Facilities office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. For facilities or maintenance requests, please contact the Central Campus Apartments Facilities Operations office at 919-684-5813 or via email at rlhs-central@studentaffairs.duke.edu
For after-hours support, residents are encouraged to contact the Community Assistant (CA) On-call via pager at 919-970-9815.
For residential concerns or issues, please contact Terry Lynch, Assistant Dean for Staff Development & Central Campus at 919-684-9918 or via email at tlynch@duke.edu