Randolph

Randolph Residence Hall

Randolph residence hall is home to approximately 180 first-year students on Duke's East Campus. Built in 1994 the hall is named for Randolph County, North Carolina, the original location of Trinity College. Like all other halls on campus, Randolph is co-ed, with male and female students living on the same floor. Randolph is staffed by one Graduate Resident and six Resident Assistants under the supervision of Residence Coordinator Chris Ellis.

Randolph is part of the East 4 Neighborhood along with Bell Tower and Blackwell.

The Faculty-in-Residence Program is one of the ways in which Duke University seeks to facilitate, strengthen, and expand interaction between faculty members and undergraduates beyond the classroom. The Randolph Faculty-in-Residence is Julie Tetel, Associate Professor of English and Associate Professor of English of Cultural Anthropology.

Randolph At A Glimpse


All rooms in Randolph are carpeted and are approximately the same size and shape.  One unique feature of Randolph is that the closets are an open concept design meaning that they do not have traditional closet doors.  Most students choose to bring a spring-loaded curtain rod and a curtain to close off their closet space.  Students have also suggested crates as a great way to utilize the shelving above the closet.

Randolph is one of three air conditioned buildings on East Campus.  The building has two large common rooms and two common area kitchens.  Randolph also houses four multipurpose seminar rooms and numerous study rooms.  Randolph also maintains a small lending library in the commons room.

Other Helpful Tips

- Basics and More:  alarm clock, shower caddy or organizer, shower shoes, towels, bedding, flashlight, surge protector, Ethernet cord, clothes hangers….the basic items that you will need day-to-day
- You may want to bring: small refrigerator, microwave, television, DVD Player, game system, a live plant, bean bag chair, extra pillows, etc. 
- If you have a roommate talk about what you each plan on brining.  For example, you really do not need two refrigerators or two televisions.  Having these discussions will help you to save space in your room by not bringing two of everything. 
- Some past Randolph residents have found it helpful to bring storage containers, stackable shelves, baskets, etc, to better organize, clothes, food, supplies, etc.  You may find it helpful to wait until you arrive and get unpacked before you purchase additional items for your room.  There are several national chain stores nearby campus where you can purchase everything you may need.
- You may choose to purchase a loft system to raise your bed and help create more space in your room.  There are typically several off campus vendors that have lofts available to sell during move-in.  Take note that Duke does not provide these lofts, nor is Duke responsible for their assembly, upkeep, or disassembly/removal.      
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Residence Coordinator Chris Ellis at christopher.ellis@duke.edu.

    

Double room in Randolph 

 

One way to personalize your space in Randolph 

One side of a double room in Randolph 

Randolph single room 

 

Each student has access to a closet like this in Blackwell and Randolph.  Most people bring a shower curtain on a tension rod to act as a closet door or just leave the closet open.

Two students making use of the "nook" window seats that are located on each floor in Randolph.