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DukeReturn by July 2, 201 to:OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSDUKE UNIVERSITYBOX 90586DURHAM, NC 27708-0586U N I V E R S I T YOFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSF I N A LS C H O O LR E P O R TTO THE STUDENT:Please complete the information below and submit this form to your counselor. This form and a copy of your final transcript must bereceived by the Admissions Office before July 2, 201 .Check one:Trinity College of Arts & SciencesCheck one:Early DecisionPratt School of EngineeringRegular DecisionName of candidate (Please print clearly):Address:E-mail address:TO THE COLLEGE ADVISOR:Please complete the information below and return this form along with a copy of the student’s final transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by July 2, 201 . Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in writing if this date is problematic.Name of secondary school:Candidate was graduated onmonth/day/yearCandidate’s final numerical rank isin a class ofstudents.Final Estimate and RecommendationTo the best of your knowledge, has there been any significant change in this student’s scholastic ability, academic performance, or personal character or conduct since the beginning of the calendar year?YesNoIf so, please discuss in the space below or onthe back of this sheet.The Admissions Office routinely reevaluates the application of every accepted student who received a grade of “C” or lower in his/herfinal semester. If this student received such a grade, please comment as well as you can on the reasons for this grade.Please discuss any circumstances, incidents, etc. during the candidate’s senior year that a) affected secondary school performance, b) mayaffect university-level performance, or c) should be taken into account in advising this student and in planning his/her schedule. (Feelfree to continue on the back of this sheet.) And thank you for taking the time to fill out this form.Date:Signature of Principal or Counselor:PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE STUDENT’S FINAL TRANSCRIPT TO THIS REPORT.Published on 30% post-consumer and80% recycled paper.Duke University Blue Book 7

16 weeks and counting! In the coming months, careful planningwill ensure your transition to Duke is a smooth and enjoyable one. Use this scheduling guideto track important dates and deadlines, and to coordinate any special arrangements youwish to make. Don’t wait to get started. Begin your preparations now.juneSMTWTHFS4567IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES ARE NOTED BELOW WITH THESE COLOR CODES:1Living at DukeLearning at emicProfile openscalendar.duke.edu/Live chat!3STS2014A LIST OF EVENTS AT DUKE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:SummerTransition2EventProviding online opportunities in real-time, for the incoming Class of 2018. INTERACT: Meet influential members of the Duke community. COMMUNICATE: Talk directly with “experts” regarding topics that interest YOU. CONNECT: Find all programs conveniently online, as easily as checking your email.See the inside back cover of your Blue Book for Summer Transition Series in Academic Profile in ACES8910111213142021STS2014Topic: Officeof InformationTechnology (OIT)Begin Academic Profile in ACESSMTWTHFS111213141516171516Focus Programacceptanceemail ic:HousingAssignments282930Deadlines:Dining planselection andHousingapplication dueFocus Programapplications duePrimary Dining Plan change period for Fall 201424252627STS2014 STS2014Topic:Pratt AdvisingBookbag classes and Validate your schedulePrimary Dining Plan change period for Fall 201426Deadline:Class Directoryphoto & infoBookbag classes and Validate your scheduleFall billsavailable inACES2519Housingassignmentsavailable viaMyDukePrimary Dining Plan change period for Fall 20141818312930Deadline:Immunizationforms dueBookbag classes and Validate your schedule28

august2014julySMT1STS2014Topic:Trinity Advising(Pre-registration)WTHFS2345Deadline:Final SchoolReport form dueto AdmissionsS78TWTHFS12STS2014Deadline:Intern’l Orient.RegistrationTopic: Studentto-Student PanelDeadline: Fallbill paymentdueBookbag classes and Validate your schedule6M91011Secondary Dining Plan change period for Fall 201412STS201434678913141516Arrival:PWILD PreorientationstudentsArrival:PSearch PreorientationstudentsTopic: FinancialAid@Duke5Secondary Dining Plan change period for Fall 2014Enroll in Fall Classes131415Deadline:DukeCardphoto due1617181910STS20142122Topic:UnderstandingYour Meal Plan232425Secondary Dining Plan change period for Fall 2014272829303112International Student Move-in:*Only for International studentsattending angePre-orientationstudentsDrop/Add periodSecondary Dining Plan change period for Fall 20142011Int’l Student Move-in*26171819Deadline: Part 1of AlcoholEdudueResidencehalls open20252226272829First dayof classes!Registration/Drop/Add period through September 5Secondary Dining Plan change period for Fall 2014231st Board meal:BreakfastAdvisor meetingsNew Student OrientationInternational Orientation2421UndergraduateConvocation11am30/31

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WEST CAMPUS:1234567891011121314Few QuadJames B. Duke statueDuke ChapelBryan University CenterWest UnionResidential quadsIntramural and varsity athletic facilitiesCameron Indoor StadiumWallace Wade Football StadiumKoskinen StadiumJack Coombs Baseball StadiumTerry Sanford School of Public PolicyResearch facilitiesPratt School of EngineeringDivinity SchoolWest Campus QuadSarah P. Duke GardensNasher Museum of ArtEAST CAMPUS:161718192021222324252627282930Friedl BuildingResidence hallsEast Campus Union and MarketplaceArkStatue of Benjamin N. DukeBaldwin AuditoriumMary Duke Biddle Music BuildingBrodie Recreation CenterBell Tower Residence Hall, Trinity College bellLilly LibraryCarr BuildingWest Duke BuildingStatue of Washington DukeEast Duke BuildingSower statueEast CampusD I N I N GHeads up!It's an exciting time to come to Duke. We are in the midstof some major renovations in the heart of campus, soyou will see cranes, hard hats, and scaffolding. We'readding a premier dining facility, student activity rooms,and an atrium in the West Union to complement the newPenn Pavilion and the updated Bryan Student Center andPlaza. Watch the transformation take place in real time onthe video cam on our Student Affairs site.We're also restoring parts of Duke Chapel and makingroom in our stately Perkins Library for new, temperaturecontrolled stacks and collaborative study spaces.We're sure you'll love the final product, so bear with us.Your class is lucky - it will be one of the first toreap the benefits!O P T I O N S :Law Café: Hot, healthy homemade meals with vegetarian,vegan, and gluten free menuitems.5 McDonald’s: Offers a full menufor breakfast, lunch, and dinnerincluding burgers, salads, andchicken.2 Saladelia Café @ Sanford:Public-policy themed eateryserves sandwiches customized toorder, fresh salads, gourmetsoups, and specialty pastries.6 Loop Pizza Grill: Features pizza,gourmet salads, fresh grilledfish, burgers, soups, desserts,and a “Life Menu” for healthconscious eaters.3 Quencher’s: Offers energizingsmoothies, fresh-cut exotic fruit,energy bars, nutritional supplements, and trail mixes thatcomplement your healthylifestyle.7 Au Bon Pain: Open for breakfast,lunch, and dinner with breakfastserved all day. Features sandwiches, soup, salads, bakery items,and coffee.1DUKE UNDER CONSTRUCTION4 Dolce Vita: Full Service CoffeeBar serving mostly Organic Fare,Mightly Leaf Tea, sandwiches,salads, wraps, and pastries.8 Penn Pavilion: Multiple venuesoffering Southwestern, Italian,Deli, Bistro, Comfort, Sushi, Indian,salads, soups, and Grab-n-Go fare.9 Red Mango (Bryan Center): Arecent addition to Duke Diningand the Bryan Center, RedMango was voted “BestSmoothie/Frozen Yogurt” and“Top Healthy Options within theQuick Refreshments Chains” byZagat!10 Bella Union: Brews fresh coffeeand offers fresh pastries, wraps,salads, and novelty snack foods.11 Pitchfork Provisions: Offers 24hours of cold and hot sandwiches, salads, and wings.12 Blue Express: Offers aMediterranean menu, includinghot and cold sandwiches, heartyentrees, fresh salads, anddesserts.13 Twinnie’s: This Irish pub offershot-out-of-the-oven breakfastpastries, made-to-ordersandwiches, and fresh entreesalads in addition to classicblends of coffee and beeron tap.14 Divinity Café: “Green”environmentally-friendly eateryserves hot breakfast and lunchwith fresh, conventional,vegetarian, and Vegan options.15 Saladelia @ The Perk: Offersfair trade, organic tea andlocally roasted coffee withhomemade desserts andpastries. Also serves healthysignature sandwiches, wraps,salads, and soups.16 Terrace Cafe: Offers fresh-madesandwiches and salads, ice creambars, gourmet baked treats, andhot and cold beverages.17 Nasher Museum Cafe: This sitdown restaurant serves a varietyof locally grown and organicdishes, as well as upscale dessertsand cappuccino-style beverages.18 Grace’s Cafe: Features authenticAsian cuisine, as well as a selectionof traditional American breakfastand lunch food.19 Freeman Center for Jewish Life:Features a gourmet Kosher kitchenthat serves dinner Monday throughThursday, with special mealsfor Friday Shabbat and Jewishholidays. Special options forvegetarians and those with dairyallergies.20 Trinity Cafe: East Campus’ veryown coffee bar serves gourmetcoffees, bubble tea, and freshpastries. Light entrees, includingsalads, sandwiches, and sushi,are also available.21 Marketplace: Features an all-youcare-to-eat breakfast, dinner, andweekend brunch and a-la-carteweekday lunch. Options includehot and cold breakfast items,made-to-order pasta, rotisseriemeals, gourmet pizza, ethniccuisine, a full grill menu, and asalad bar.22 JB’s Gourmet Dogs and More:Fresh baked local buns, greatdogs, fresh made toppings, andcreative hot dog combinations.23 Panda Express (Bryan Center):From traditional Chinese favoritesto fresh new taste creations, wokcooked and served fast.24 Joe Van Gogh (Bryan Center):Offering fresh locally roastedorganic fair trade coffee andlocal pastries.25 Greek Devil (BC Plaza): ServingGrab-n-Go Greek cuisine.26 Food Factory at Devil’s Bistro(Central Campus): Lunch, dinnerand late night sandwiches, salads,pizza, burgers, grab and go anddinner specials.For more information, includingrestaurant hours of operation,please visit:dining.duke.edu/venues-menus-hours

at DukeHousing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Housing and Dining Application Information . . . . . . . . . . 5Dining Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Medical Insurance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Immunization Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Financing Your Duke Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Technology and Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17DukeCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18AlcoholEdu Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20L I V I N G AT D U K ELivingThis section contains all the information you will need tobecome a part of the Duke campus community including:

L I V I N G AT D U K EDon’t forget to pack.We asked some members of the Class of 2017 what they found particularly useful tohave brought to Duke. This list is not comprehensive—nor is anything required.Of course, there are many college packing lists!Umbrella & rain bootsTupperware/plastic food containersPower strips and extension cordsHat & glovesCommand strips for hanging things on the wallShower shoes & caddyReusable water bottles and coffee mugsSuper glueFirst-aid kitOne dress outfitYOU@DUKEAs part of Duke’s continuing commitment to studentdevelopment, the Class of 2018 will be the focus of a newproject about the undergraduate experience at Duke.This landmark project, which is funded by the DukeEndowment, is managed by a team of distinguished facul-ty members and student affairs administrators and staff.We are asking you—as new students and parents—toshare your experiences and unique perspective oncollege life and beyond. We ask that you complete theYOU@DUKE survey at www.youatduke.org before July 1st.

HOUSING, DINING AND RESIDENCE LIFEDining: telephone: 919-660-3900 email: dining@duke.edu url: dining.duke.eduHousing: telephone: 919-684-4304 email: housing@studentaffairs.duke.edu url: studentaffairs.duke.edu/hdrlHousingWelcome to your new home! The Housing, Dining andResidence Life (HDRL) staff welcomes you to campus. You’ll findthat living on campus allows you to enjoy the total Duke experience.So, let’s get started.Who’s Who?Room Assignments on East Campus:RAALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON EAST CAMPUSResident Assistant; a studentleader assigned to your floor; helpsyou acclimate to Duke and Durham;plans activities; mediates conflicts;points you in the right directionIn general, room assignments are randomlygenerated. Buildings and bedrooms differslightly in their configuration.BUILDINGSINGLE GENDER OR CO-EDFLOORS?BATHROOMEvery residence hall on East Campus housesboth men and women. Co-ed floors have amen's wing and a women’s wing on the samefloor with bathrooms designated by gender.Single gender floors have only men or onlywomen living on the floor.Students who are interested in genderneutral housing can request this housingoption by contacting Housing Assignments(housing@studentaffairs.duke.edu). Gender-neutralhousing is defined as students of the oppositegender sharing the same bedroom andbathroom.Roommates must mutually request eachother and must also both request gender-neutral housing.Students are not able to choose the buildingthey would like to live in.All bathrooms are shared with other students. Bathrooms are designated male orfemale. Students will vote at the beginningof each semester to have bathrooms locked orunlocked.AC OR NON-AC?Three residence halls on East Campus (about1/3 of the bedspaces) are air conditioned.How do you live in Durham, NC withoutAC? For halls without AC, bring a fan andutilize the air-conditioned commons rooms.Temperatures may be warm for the first fewweeks, but cool off by mid-September.Students are not able to preference living inan AC or non-AC building.RESIDENTIAL STAFFGRGraduate Resident; a graduate student who oversees programmingand advises the House Council;works closely with the RA staffRCResidence Coordinator; a full-time,live-in professional who supervisesRAs and GRs; helps students withresidential and academic concerns;serves as an academic advisorDEADLINES MATTERSINGLE? DOUBLE? TRIPLE?First-year students can choose from three roomtypes: single, double, or triple. A single roomhouses one student, a double two students,and a triple three students.Single room rates are more than doublerooms, and triple room rates are less thandouble rooms. Most students will live indouble rooms. More information aboutroom rates can be found at:HDRL makes every effort to meet the preferences (roommate, room type, medical needs,etc.) for students returning all requiredmaterials by the May 30, 2014 deadline.We cannot guarantee that a student’spreferences will be met.FIRFaculty in Residence; facultymembers who live in the residencehalls; host events and create aheightened sense of apply-housing.Faculty in Residence website:Students who choose to live in a single roomshould note that single rooms may not beavailable for sophomores unless pre-approvedthrough the Medical/Disability /faculty-in-residence/Housing Living at Duke 1

HOUSING, DINING AND RESIDENCE LIFEDining: telephone: 919-660-3900 email: dining@duke.edu url: dining.duke.eduHousing: telephone: 919-684-4304 email: housing@studentaffairs.duke.edu url: studentaffairs.duke.edu/hdrlMEDICAL / DISABILITY HOUSING INFORMATIONQuestions about housing?View our FAQ video cial Housing Request ProceduresHDRL works in conjunction with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the StudentDisability Access Office (SDAO), and Student Health to ensure consistency in evaluatingspecial housing requests.Documentation of the disability or condition by an appropriate health care provider willbe needed to accurately and equitably evaluate requests based on medical, psychological, ordisability related conditions. This person(s) must not have personal ties to the student or thestudent’s relatives.Students approved for an air-conditioned accommodation may be assigned to a centrallyair-conditioned residence hall OR may have a window unit installed in a non- air-conditionedresidence hall. Please note that both centrally air-conditioned rooms and window unit roomsdo incur an additional housing fee.Students who need special housing accommodations should follow the procedures outlinedat studentaffairs.duke.edu/hdrl/apply-housing. Deadline for requests is June 5, 2014.The Focus ProgramLiving/Learning Communities on East CampusFocus Program students share in allthe excitement of the first year whilealso taking part in a close-knit intellectual and social community. Studentsin first-semester Focus Programclusters live in the same residence hall,but also share it with other first-yearstudents, enabling them to form acompanionable academic and socialunit while encouraging interactionwith all their first-year classmates.Please note that as we makeassignments, participation in theFocus program supercedes mostother housing preferences. For moreinformation go to focus.duke.edu.SUBSTANCE FREE COMMUNITY2 Living at Duke HousingThe Substance Free Community was c

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