Get ready to have fun! The Class of 2026 will engage in a brand new and exciting experiential orientation. All new-to-Duke students will be oriented to Duke and Durham through a thematic-based orientation group emphasizing small group interaction, upper-class mentorship, and fun throughout each day. Throughout Orientation Week, you will grow close to your group, participate in duke traditions, take field trips, learn about Duke campus and resources, make meaningful relationships, and learn what it means to be a Duke student. Students will move in, participate in one of 18 thematically-based orientation programs, and then come together as a full class to wrap up the Orientation week before classes begin.
EXCEL – Academic Track
Project Arts Project Edge Project Media Project ReSearch Project SEED
EXCITE – Community Track
Project BUILD Project Discover Project Habitat Project Lead Project Wellness Project Transfer
EXPAND – Civic Track
Project Citizen Project Change Project Climate and Sustainability Project Farm 2 Table Project about identity and culture