Community Living

We believe that living on campus suggests something special about you... that you are interested in doing well as a student and, also, that you are interested in taking advantage of the benefits available in a living and learning environment. There are many programs available to enhance your out-of-classroom learning and to help you better connect with your university.

Perhaps the most special aspect of living in a residence hall is the people... students like yourself as well as staff who are available as resources to you. We sincerely hope you will enjoy living in your residence hall community and that it complements your academic and personal needs.

Living with others is exciting, and can be challenging as well. As a resident, you have certain rights, including being treated with respect, the ability to sleep and study in your room, and the use of facilities that are welcoming, clean and comfortable. You have the freedom to “be yourself” and to explore the richness that the collegiate experience has to offer. You will make choices about what you do, who you associate with, how you compromise in the event of competing rights, and how you will contribute as a member of your community.

As a member of this community you agree to abide by and support its standards, which are in place to protect the rights of all community members. Resident Assistants, Graduate Assistants and Residence Coordinators work with residents to affirm a positive living and learning experience for all residents. And, yes, they will enforce these standards when necessary.

Learning how to live in and contribute positively to a community takes personal effort and time. Our staff is here to assist you in this process and we encourage you to seek them out as resources. Living in a residence hall affords you many wonderful opportunities and we hope you will take advantage of them.

Undergraduate Policies:

All undergraduate students are expected to understand and practice the Duke Community Standard outlined in The Duke Community Standard in Practice:  A Guide for Undergraduates. While this section outlines key expectations and policies, it is the student's responsibility to be familiar with all undergraduate policies. This section outlines undergraduat epolicies related to: Alcohol, Underage Possession, Unsafe/Irresponsible Behavior, Group-Sponsored Social Functions, Health and Safety Intervention, and Privacy of Student Rooms and Apartments.

Residence Hall Policies:

Residence hall policies are developed to ensure your rights as a student as well as the rights of the community in which you live. These policies address animals/pets, damage responsibility, general personal safety and security, drugs and drug paraphernalia, as well as your responsibility for your guests.

Facility Information:

This section has information related to the amenities and services in your residence hall. Here you will find instructions to set up your phone and cable, where cleaning supplies are located, what to do if you are locked out of your room, and information that will help you have a positive living experience in your residence hall.

Facility Policies:

Facility policies address the questions related to what you can and cannot do in or to your room. Being familiar with these policies will help prevent you from being charged for damages to your room at the end of the year.

Safety and Security:

Your safety and security is important to us, however, no university can guarantee the safety of its students. It is therefore recommended that students exercise caution at all times and be familiar with the information outlined in this section.