Where can I park and how do I purchase a Summer Parking Permit?
Permits are available 5/12/25 - 8/1/25
30 Day - $77
7 Day - $39
1 Day - $10
Please select the Conference & Event Services pass. This type of Summer Parking Permit will give you access to the gated Blue Zone lots on West Campus as well as the ungated East Campus surface lots. More information about the parking areas can be found here.
Is there a shuttle on campus?
Yes! You can view the shuttle route and schedule here.
My program requires that I have a Photo or Prox card. Where do I submit my photo to have this type of card printed?
Instructions about how to take your photo and submit it can be found here.
CES will contact you when your Photo/Prox Card is available to be picked up from our office.
When do Program bed counts need to be finalized?
Any reductions in your bed counts made with less than 60 days notice will be charged at 50% of the room rate. Reductions in bed counts made with less than 30 days notice will be charged at 100% of the room rate.
What is the smoking policy on campus?
All of our communities and buildings are smoke-free, including archways and areas within 10ft of student bedroom windows. Smoking includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, and cigars.
What is the pet policy on campus?
With the exception of approved service animals, no other animals are permitted in the buildings on campus unless previously approved. If it is reported that you have an unauthorized animal in a residential area, the animal must be removed. You will be held responsible for any damages. Each resident is held equally responsible. If your roommate or a guest brings an animal into the residential unit and you do not report the violation, you will be subject to the above procedure. If an animal enters your residential unit you will be charged for the pest control treatment, which is done to protect the future residents from fleas or other vermin. When you vacate your residential unit, you will be charged for cleaning and damages.
Residents requiring a reasonable accommodation allowing the use of a service or assistance animal in university housing must have the accommodation registered with and approved by the Student Disability Access Office prior to moving in. Please reach out to the CES Office to arrange approval.
What do I do if I encounter a fire on campus?
Report all fires to Campus Police at 919-684-2444. All calls to 911 from a non-campus number will be routed through Durham Emergency Services back to Duke Campus Police. Fires that have been extinguished should be reported to Campus Police so that an investigation may be conducted by calling their non-emergency number: 919-684-2444.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE LOCATED ON THE WALLS ON THE INTERIOR HALLWAYS. The University Safety Office recommends standing back 3 or 4 feet when using the fire extinguisher for grease fires. Covering a fire with a pot lid should also extinguish it. Oven fires may be extinguished by turning the oven off and closing the oven door.
Residents will be charged for fire damages from neglect. Contact your insurance company immediately should a fire occur. Photographs, charges, and the Campus Police report will be made upon request.