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North & South Carolina Open House

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Welcome to Duke!

North & South Carolina Open House

Join us for our annual North & South Carolina Open House on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The North & South Carolina Open House is a day-long program introducing high school juniors from the Carolinas to Duke University’s academic and co-curricular opportunities.

first year students talking to upperclassmen about student activities
First-year students raise their hands to touch confetti.

Event Information

Duke’s North & South Carolina Open House will include an information session on admissions, financial aid, and merit scholarships. Duke admissions officers will also offer a separate workshop on how to best present yourself in the college admissions process.

Faculty and students will lead panel discussions and sample arts, humanities, natural sciences, and engineering classes. They will also showcase programs and resources, including academic advising, the first-year experience, study abroad, and our fully-funded global summer service projects.

Questions? Please email Katelyn Ice at katelyn.ice@duke.edu.

Registration will open on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

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REGISTRATION

North & South Carolina Open House
Saturday, April 1, 2023

Registration will open on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

REGISTER NOW

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The program will include a welcome session, faculty/student panels, sample classes, lunch, campus tours, and admissions/financial aid presentations.

A meal card will be provided to cover the cost of lunch for the student. Guests may purchase lunch on campus with cash or a credit card. The program will conclude by 3:00 p.m.

During the event, you will enter academic buildings and student spaces. We will not enter a residence hall out of respect for the privacy and safety of our students. View photos of Duke student rooms on East Campus.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Duke is located near Interstates 40 and 85 in Durham, N.C. Though signs for Duke University abound throughout the area, you may need additional help. You can map your route to Duke with our searchable campus map.

PARKING INFORMATION

More information is coming soon.

For general information about parking, visit Duke Parking and Transportation.

LODGING

Lodging for the Open House is not required.

However, numerous lodging options are available if you are traveling from a significant distance and would like to spend a night in the Research Triangle. The Durham Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is a helpful resource in identifying accommodations near campus.

STUDENT HOSTING

Overnight hosting with current Duke students is not available for this one-day family event.

DRESS CODE

The North & South Carolina Open House dress code is casual. Duke’s campus is large and you should expect to do a lot of walking, so bring comfortable shoes! Please check the weather forecast before you leave home (zip code: 27708) to prepare for rain or shine.

ACCESSIBILITY

Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any accommodation, please contact Idella Hackett at undergrad-admissions@duke.edu or (919) 684-3214 in advance of your participation.

GENDER INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS

  • Brodhead Center, Ground Floor, 058T
  • Brodhead Center, 3rd Floor, 314T
  • Bryan Center, Basement (0), 002T1, 002T2
  • Bryan Center, 2, next to McDonald’s
  • Page Auditorium
  • Perkins Library, Lower Level 1
  • Student Health, 2nd Floor, 277T, 265T, 259T
  • Student Wellness Center, 1st Floor, 120T
  • Student Wellness Center, 2nd Floor, 204T
  • Student Wellness Center, 3rd Floor, 304T

A list of available gender-inclusive (single-stall) restrooms on campus may be found HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend the North & South Carolina Open House?

All juniors from North and South Carolina are welcome to attend this event with their families on a first-come, first-served basis. Younger students should join our mailing list so that they will be notified of this and other visit opportunities in the future.

Will attending the North & South Carolina Open House increase my chances of being admitted to Duke?

No, but attending the event will give you a full picture of the opportunities available to students at Duke, which in turn may help you decide if Duke is a good fit.

What if I am unable to attend the North & South Carolina Open House?

If you are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to visit the campus any time. Go to admissions.duke.edu/visit for information session times, tour schedules, and class visit availability for the days you are able to visit.

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