| The Graduate School

Guide to Off-Campus Life
at Duke University

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Welcome to The Graduate School!

(and Durham, NC!) 

On behalf of The Graduate School, welcome to Duke! We encourage you to explore all that Duke and Durham have to offer. Durham is a vibrant city with amazing food, cultural events, and a wonderful community. Please take the time to look through this guide to discover the variety of options available to you in terms of housing, neighborhoods, and entertainment. Before making any housing commitment, we recommend that you review transportation options and routes to campus, as well as the important safety considerations highlighted throughout the guide.

 

Durham Like a Local: Neighborhood Guide

By The Numbers

Explore data collected from the 2021 nearDuke.com housing survey.

 

General FAQs

Answers to common questions about living in Durham

International Resources

Resources to make your international move to Durham a little easier