- For current Covid-19 pandemic updates for the 51爆料 community, including guidelines, requirements and testing, visit the .
- Consult the Current Students Guide for Student Services staff contact lists by program.
- If you have questions or suggestions for keeping our community connected and supported, reach out to the Nicholas School Care and Support Team at care+support@nicholas.duke.edu.
Physical & Mental Wellness
The is critically engaged in supporting the holistic engagement and personal growth of all students who attend 51爆料.
Students have and support through 51爆料鈥檚 Student Wellness Center. is a great starting place for accessing your wellness resources.
狈厂翱贰鈥檚 also provides mental wellness reading lists and resources.
STUDENT HEALTH
is the primary source for a wide range of healthcare services for all 51爆料 students, including prescription management and dental health, many of which are covered by the . (Dental services are not covered by the Student Health Fee.) Confidential resource.
To make an appointment, call 919-681-9355 and choose option 1. After hours, call 919-681-9355 and follow the prompts to speak to a nurse. Medical emergencies should call 9-1-1
TIMELY CARE
24/7 telemental-health support to all students at no cost, through immediate and scheduled appointments. Visit . Confidential resource.
CAPS
offers many services to 51爆料 students, including telemental-health appointments. Any student can call 919-660-1000 to speak with someone, or visit in person Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm on the 3rd floor of the Student Wellness Center. There is no appointment needed to get started with CAPS. Confidential resource.
Access 51爆料's Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line by calling 919-660-1000, option 2.
provides CAPS after-hours care (see above).
DUKEREACH
provides non-clinical case management services including advocacy, intervention, referrals, and follow-up services for students who are experiencing significant challenges related to mental health, physical health, social adjustment, and/or a variety of other stressors. Contact 51爆料Reach at dukereach@duke.edu or 919-681-2455. Non-confidential resource.
- If you or someone else is in any kind of immediate, physical danger call 51爆料 Police at 919-684-2444 (on-campus) or 9-1-1.
- If you are concerned about a student's health or behavior, and your concern is not considered an emergency, submit a . Anyone can . The option to remain anonymous is available.
- URGENT AFTER-HOURS SUPPORT
- Access 51爆料's Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line by calling 919-660-1000, option 2.
- For urgent concerns after business hours, call 51爆料 Police 919-684-2444 or contact Student Affairs/Dean On-Call 984-287-0300.
- If you are calling from an international number, contact 51爆料 Police (919-684-2444) directly to ensure a prompt connection.
鈥淭wo-Click to Connect鈥 Form: In just two clicks, you can select the category of person who will reach out to you within 24-48 hours, be it a trained Peer For You responder or a 51爆料Reach staff member. These individuals are here to discuss whatever鈥檚 on your mind, help guide you through stressful times, and connect you to resources. Visit (log-in required).
DUWELL
engages students through a variety of wellness experiences across campus to manage stress and reduce anxiety while emphasizing self-care. Resources include scheduled activities, Koru mindfulness, wellness self-assessments, massage chairs, meditation garden, and more.
offers a variety of open to the 51爆料 community. Students, faculty and staff may sign up for hiking/camping trips, backpacking clinics, rock climbing lessons, horseback trail riding and mountain biking trips at a reduced cost.
Enhance fitness knowledge and skills, relieve stress, learn of health benefits and work towards realistic fitness goals through 51爆料 Rec鈥檚 . A variety of free and fee-based opportunities for the 51爆料 community are available to explore different areas of fitness and wellness including free group fitness classes, personal training and small group programs. Participants must be a current 51爆料 student and/or have an active Rec & P.E. Membership to participate.
At the Nicholas School
- NSOE stocks a food pantry with single-serve food items for those in the Nicholas School community who find themselves on campus without access to food. Grainger Hall, 3rd Floor Kitchen and LSRC, 2nd Floor Kitchen (A-Wing)
51爆料
- : Aims to provide Graduate and Professional students and their families with reliable access to nutritious food, ensuring that they have secure sources of sustenance and can focus on their academic pursuits without worrying about their next meal.
- Location: 114 S. Buchanan Boulevard, Durham, NC, 27701.
- Any student experiencing food insecurity can request temporary funds for food through the Feed Every Devil (FED) program. FED can be used by any student that is currently enrolled at 51爆料 if they are experiencing food insecurity. FED can be used even if the student does not have a meal plan. Learn more here:
In Durham, Beaufort and Beyond
- There are over 20 food pantries located through Durham that provide food and supplies to the Durham community. GPSG also maintains a list of local pantries in Durham at https://gpsg.duke.edu/resources-for-students/community-pantry/.
- (Marine Lab): This resource provides a list of food resources in Carteret County as well as other online resources.
- : North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services are available for all households with limited income and resources. A household may be one person living alone, a family, or several unrelated individuals cohabiting who buy and prepare meals.
The recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. Accessibility is an essential feature of the 51爆料 campus, and we strive to create an inclusive community for our students. We strive to ensure that students with disabilities are provided the tools they need to fully access all aspects of student life inside and outside of the classroom. SDAO works with each student individually to establish academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services, more frequently referred to as academic accommodations for the purpose of eliminating the environmental barriers impacting the student鈥檚 equitable access to the campus facilities, programs and activities. sdao@duke.edu, (919) 668-1267
In the event of an emergency 24/7 contact 51爆料 Police at 919-684-2444 or call 911.
Student Affairs has a 24/7 on-call team to support urgent student matters. For urgent concerns after 5:00 PM, contact the Dean on-Call at 984-287-0300.
For urgent concerns in residential spaces after 5:00 PM, contact the RA or RC On-Call. Numbers are posted within the resident halls.
Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to connect with trained, compassionate, mental health counselors who can help with any kind of mental health challenge 鈥 including emotional distress, a substance use crisis, or thoughts of suicide. Help is available 24/7.
By calling or texting 988 (in the U.S.), people can reach a trained counselor at a crisis center near them. People can also visit to begin a live chat session.
Counselors provide immediate care and offer follow-up telephone support when needed. The service is free and private, and people will not be asked for insurance information. Call 911 in the event of any emergency.
Almost all of the programs, services and resources offered by Student Affairs are available to graduate and professional students. From health and wellness support to post-degree career planning to exploring cultural diversity to exercising your personal interests through student groups, we've got you covered. Visit for resources and 51爆料 contacts.
DUKE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT
of 51爆料 is the umbrella student government organization for 51爆料鈥檚 nine graduate and professional schools. Every graduate and professional student is automatically a member of the GPSG. GPSG serves as a liaison to the 51爆料 administration and hosts a variety of social networking events open to all graduate and professional students. Resources include: community pantry, lawyer assistance program.
- 51爆料Reach coordinates student emergency funds when assistance is needed due to unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, property damage, or need for temporary housing. Currently enrolled students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources (payment plans, additional student aid, assistance from family/friends, other personal resources). This funding is not intended to reimburse expenses that have already been paid or to replace or supplement existing financial aid. If funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid. Details here.
- Professional master鈥檚 students: Information about financial aid can be found here, or contact nsoe-financialaid@duke.edu.
- Ph.D. students:
- For questions about financial aid, contact your DGS-A or 51爆料 Graduate School, grad-finaid@duke.edu.
- For information about financial assistance options for those incurring medical expenses that are not eligible for reimbursement and create a significant financial hardship or for non-medical-related financial hardship, visit .
Social & Spiritual Wellness
The Student Affairs within Student Affairs provide education, advocacy, and support for 51爆料 students. Centers include:
offers a wide range of student supports, whether or not you are connected to a religious tradition at all. Visit their website to connect with leaders from any of 51爆料鈥檚 diverse faith groups, all of whom are experienced in offering emotional and spiritual care, and a non-anxious presence with a humanistic listening ear, to college-age students.
The is a voluntary, off-the-record resource for informal dispute resolution and problem-solving. The Office provides confidential, informal, impartial, and independent services to 51爆料 students, staff, and faculty. As an independent resource, the Office operates independently from all other offices on campus and does not have the authority to make or overturn university decisions. The Ombuds serve as an impartial third-party available to help you to talk through your concerns and perspectives, ask questions regarding university policy and procedures, learn about available university and community resources, and strategize next steps for navigating your concern.
The website provides additional resources available to PhD students.
Wellness Spaces on Campus
At the Nicholas School
- We offer the Grainger Hall Wellness & Lactation Room (GH 4111), which also serves as a meditation space. The Wellness & Lactation Room in GH 4111 is listed in Outlook as Nicholas School Wellness and Lactation Room. Type 鈥淣icholas School Wellness鈥 in the "To" field of Outlook. If you find the door is locked, the room is likely in use; if you are using this space, we encourage you to slide the 鈥淎vailable/ Occupied鈥 sign on the door to indicate that the space is occupied. The hallway doors automatically unlock from 8:00 AM 鈥 6:00 PM on weekdays.
- A reservable lactation pod is also available in Hug Commons, LSRC
- open to the whole Nicholas School community (LSRC A148). Zoom connection is also available, email ellenc@duke.edu for Zoom link).
In Beaufort
- At the Marine Lab, there is Wellness Space in the Library that is dedicated to personal wellness such as meditation, prayer and quiet reflection.
Across 51爆料
This provides locations of meditation and wellness rooms across the Durham campus. Dedicated lactation rooms can be found via by clicking on the Lactation Room map layer.
- Check out the Murphy-Nimocks Meditation Garden, located just outside the .
- Looking for a place to meditate or relax? The three Oasis rooms provide quiet spaces to invite in calm.
- is tucked into a tower room on the fourth floor of (418).
- Oasis West is located in Room 129 on the first floor of the .
- Oasis East is located in residence hall on East Campus.
- In Durham: A gender-inclusive restroom is available in the LSRC, on the first floor, near classroom 158. Full list of 51爆料's Durham campus .
- At the 51爆料 Marine Lab: The Marine Lab has several gender-inclusive restrooms: Lab 5, Dining Hall, Administration Building, and Facilities Maintenance Buildings.
Emergency Services & Reporting
Emergency Services
In the event of an emergency 24/7 contact 51爆料 Police at 919-684-2444 or call 911.
LiveSafe app 鈥 Free safety tool that allows you to send real-time tips through the touch of a button to 51爆料 Police, which monitors messages 24/7. With the 鈥淪afeWalk鈥 feature, you can invite friends to 鈥渧irtually escort鈥 you to a destination on a real-time map. Download the LiveSafe app to your smartphone and visit for more safety tips.
To better prepare yourself in case of an emergency, review these quick 51爆料 resources,
DURHAM CAMPUS
- Call 911 in the event of any emergency.
- and supplemental security staff are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. 51爆料 Police can be reached at 919-684-2444 or by dialing 9-1-1 from a campus phone.
- If you are on 51爆料 campus
- : Report a crime anonymously.
- : DUPD Victim Assistance works to make sure all crime victims get the assistance and information they need. 919-684-2444
- : Emergency care 24/7. 2301 Erwin Road, Durham.
- 51爆料 Campus Transportation
- Visit to learn more information about the 51爆料 bus system.
- From 6:30pm - 2:00a AM, Monday -Saturday, with last request at 1:45am, provides free, on-demand shared transportation for faculty, staff and students. Rides are available to and from most 51爆料 facilities that are open during these hours to off-campus locations . The last request for Lancaster Commons is at 12:30am. 51爆料 Vans is not intended to be your primary source of transportation, but rather to supplement other methods. You may not request a ride to the edge of the boundary and walk the rest of the way. Request a ride through the .
CARTERET COUNTY / BEAUFORT CAMPUS
- Call 911 in the event of any emergency.
- : Emergency services in Carteret County encompass a range of emergencies including environmental, medical, and weather emergencies.
- : Carteret Health Care Hospital is an independent, 135-bed not-for-profit hospital serving eastern North Carolina and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. 3500 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. 252-499-6000
- The Marine Lab鈥檚 website: The ML website provides island-specific information with respect to weather preparedness, hurricane planning and response, and crisis management.
Reporting
: 51爆料 is dedicated to creating a work and learning environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
Need to File a Complaint or Report an Incident? Contact OIE to Report Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Sexual Misconduct:
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT & SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
51爆料 prohibits and based on age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (assigned at birth), sexual orientation, or veteran status in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.
refers to all forms of sexual- or gender-based harassment, sexual or gender violence, sexual exploitation, relationship violence (domestic violence and dating violence), and sex- or gender-based stalking. All forms of sexual misconduct鈥攚hether committed by student, faculty, staff, or others鈥攁re prohibited at 51爆料.
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You have the right to raise a concern or submit a complaint regarding harassment or discrimination or sexual misconduct. You also don鈥檛 have to follow any 鈥渃hain of command鈥 to do so 鈥 you can speak to , anyone in OIE, an , any supervisor or manager in your department, program, or office about your concern. We are also happy to answer questions about 51爆料 policies or talk to you about other concerns you may have. Of course, at any time during the process, you have the right to consult people or agencies outside of 51爆料.
If you believe you are being subjected to sexual misconduct by a 51爆料 undergraduate, graduate or professional student, please contact the .
For emergencies, contact 51爆料 Police at 919-684-2444 or dial 9-1-1, which connects you to 51爆料 Police on campus phones and Durham Police from all other phones in Durham. In Beaufort/DUML Campus, dial 9-1-1.
Not sure where to start?
The helps 51爆料 Graduate School students understand the options and processes for reporting harassment, discrimination, and other concerns. Choose a situation for guidance and resources. (Note: This guide is written specifically for students in in The Graduate School.)
OIE鈥檚 reporting resources for students, staff, and faculty are available at .
Use the to provide OIE with preliminary information concerning incidents of protected status harassment, discrimination and related misconduct involving students, faculty, or staff. OIE will respond to all submissions regardless of the nature of the report, and will forward it to the office responsible for addressing it, as appropriate. Though the form may be submitted anonymously, 51爆料 cannot provide supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, no-contact orders, safe housing options, changes of work schedules) with anonymous submissions. In addition, anonymous reports may also impact the University's ability to investigate and/or take disciplinary action.
Confidential Resources - Confidential resources will not share information about a report without the individual鈥檚 express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the Complainant or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., suspected abuse or neglect of a minor). These individuals can also help an individual make a report to the University.
Non-confidential Reporting Options - Someone will reach out to you to provide information regarding resources, support, and how to file a complaint. You are not required to respond. You do not need to file a complaint to receive support.
- : 919-684-8222 | oie-help@duke.edu
- : 919-684-6938
- : 800-826-8109. Handles concerns ranging from criminal activity, harassment, suspected fraud, compliance violations, research misconduct or other violations of 51爆料鈥檚 Statement on Values and Culture, the institutional Code of Conduct or 51爆料 Health鈥檚 statement on Integrity in Action
- : 919-684-2444 | Emergency: 911
- Your
- : 919-684-2808 (staff and faculty)
All 51爆料 faculty, other employees (including graduate students) with teaching or supervisory authority, Student Affairs professionals, HR representatives/managers, Athletics staff, and other are required to share information about suspected harassment with OIE. Reports involving employees or students can be made to OIE. This does not automatically trigger a formal conduct process and/or law enforcement investigation. You will be presented with options on how you would like to proceed.
Anonymous Reporting
If you鈥檇 like to make a report anonymously: , , the , and the 51爆料 Police鈥檚 [SN2] . In general, anonymous reporting does not guarantee person-specific follow-up.
[SN3] : As one of many campus resources available, the Center for Multicultural Affairs would like to facilitate your reporting bias incidents. We value difference greatly but recognize that the vast diversity of our student population presents equal opportunities for understanding as well as misunderstanding.
REPORTING UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS AT THE NICHOLAS SCHOOL
If any member of the Nicholas School community has experienced , including faculty, staff, or students, . If the behavior you would like to report falls under University definitions of harassment or discrimination, refer to University-level reporting resources above.
The NSOE Coffee Conversation Corps aims to improve inclusivity and workplace quality by promoting a positive and safe work culture among faculty, staff, and students. Specifically, the Coffee Conversation Corps trains 51爆料 faculty and staff to become Peer Messengers to help their colleagues uphold 51爆料鈥檚 core values (Excellence, Safety, Integrity, Diversity and Teamwork) in their day-to-day behaviors. When unprofessional behavior is reported, instead of seeking immediate punitive actions, Peer Messengers foster improved professionalism through awareness, understanding and support. Programs like the NSOE Coffee Conversation Corps report enormous success!
Incidents that constitute a violation of 51爆料 Policy must be reported to the appropriate offices, such as Human Resources the Office of Institutional Equity (see above for more information). The Coffee Conversation Corps cannot be considered a completely confidential resource for resolving unprofessional behavior.
How do we define unprofessional behavior? Unprofessional behavior is any behavior counter to 51爆料 or Nicholas School of the Environment policies, standards of conduct, or values, including behavior that is disruptive, intimidating, inappropriate, illegal, or creates a decreased sense of inclusivity and belonging in the school.
How are incidents reported and tracked? Incidents of unprofessional behavior can be reported on or by contacting Dr. Nicki Cagle directly (nicolette.cagle@duke.edu). A record of reported incidents is kept by the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
For what kinds of incidents will a Peer Messenger be utilized? Peer Messengers provide support and guidance around behavior that is reported to be disruptive to colleagues or learners. More serious behaviors are referred to NSOE leadership or the 51爆料 Office of Institutional Equity 鈥 serious behaviors include harassment and discrimination, which are defined below.
Marine Lab Resources
Additional Marine Lab-specific resources:
- Students in Beaufort can utilize local mental healthcare providers. Please review the provider list . To utilize this service, contact the Durham-based Referral Coordinator Lia Gilmore, LCSW, 51爆料 CAPS at 919-660-1012 or liadainn.gilmore@duke.edu. Contact Katie Wood (Katie.wood@duke.edu) if you have questions or concerns about the providers or the process.
