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Guided walking tours are a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with Duke Gardens.  Photo by Ed Eastman.

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Duke Gardens offers guided trolley and walking tours for adult audiences. Tours are led by trained volunteer docents and offer opportunities to engage in the history, ecology and plants of the Gardens.

Payment is due at time of booking. Registration closes one day prior to tour date. Please note that most trolley tours are booked months in advance .

Trolley Tours

Experience the beauty of the Gardens during this one-hour private trolley tour with a volunteer docent. You’ll see seasonal highlights and learn about the plants, history and ecology of the Gardens. This tour provides an accessible way to experience the 55 acres of Duke Gardens. However, if you use a mobility assistance device, you must be able to transfer yourself independently into the trolley..

$60 flat fee 1-5 participants Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March to November availability

Online registration closes the day before each tour date. Payment is due at the time of booking and can be completed using a credit card. You should receive an email confirmation that contains your tour date and time. If your confirmation email does not include a tour date and time, you have not completed all the steps of registration and should double check to ensure your tour is reserved.

If you have any difficulty registering, email [email protected] or call  919-668-1707.

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Experience the beauty of Duke Gardens on this one-hour walking tour with a volunteer docent. You’ll see seasonal highlights and learn about the plants, history and ecology of the Gardens. Tours may be booked in advance, and walk-ins are also accepted March-May.

$15 per person Maximum of 15 participants Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.* * 1 p.m. tours are not available in July or August.

Looking for a private walking tour for a larger group? Reach out via [email protected] or 919-668-1707.

Interested in a walking tour for your school group? Learn more on our school groups information page  and follow  this link to request a tour .

Frequently Asked Questions About Tours

What is the cancellation policy? We accept cancellations up to three days in advance of your reservation. You can change or cancel your reservation by selecting the "Add, change or cancel your tour reservation" link on the top right of the reservation page. Be prepared to fill in your email address and the confirmation number that you received by email when you registered for your previous tour. To receive a refund, you must contact us at 919-668-1707 or email your request to [email protected] .      If you or any person in your group are experiencing any flu, Covid or other viral respiratory symptoms, please notify us immediately and we will reschedule or cancel your tour.

What is the weather policy? Tours will proceed rain or shine, with the exception of lightning. Please dress accordingly. Staff will reach out if the tour has been canceled due to weather. In the event of a cancellation, we will work with you to reschedule or refund your fee.

Where do I park? Parking is available but limited. Duke University Parking & Transportation charges $2 per hour, daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more on our parking information page .

The tour I want to attend is sold out. Is there a wait list? Yes! If the tour you want is booked, please sign up for the waitlist and you will be notified if the slot becomes available.

What payment methods are accepted? Registrants can pay online with a credit card. If you do not enter your payment information, you have not booked a tour. Payment is required. If your confirmation email does not include a tour date and time, then you have not paid for your tour.

What do I need to bring with me? We suggest you bring a water bottle, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes.

Are the tours accessible to all? Duke Gardens is working to increase accommodations for all visitors. Trained service animals are permitted on tours. All restrooms are accessible.      Trolley tours provide access to Duke Gardens for visitors with limited mobility. However, if you use a mobility assistance device, you must be able to transfer yourself independently into the trolley. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated on the trolley.      Walking tours traverse trails with slopes that exceed the 5 percent standard set by the ADA . Some areas have steps and paths with loose gravel.      Duke Gardens does not provide mobility assistance devices for visitor use.

Who should I contact with any other questions regarding tours? Please email [email protected] or call 919-668-1707.

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As a New York native who’s called Duke home for nearly 12 years, Debbe Geiger occasionally has curious family and friends visit from out of town.

“I love taking relatives to the Lemur Center and the Brodhead Center,” she said. “We’ve been to the Gardens several times, sometimes we’ll just drive around. It’s just a really special place.”

When it comes to showing off Duke, few people are better equipped than the people who work here every day. We asked staff and faculty to suggest their favorite campus tour stops, and here are a few answers.

Duke University Chapel

But Bouton-Verville, associate director for program management at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, said that there’s something special about a visit to Duke University Chapel .

“When you walk up to it, everybody kind of goes quiet,” Bouton-Verville said. “They’re just taking it in. You can see their eyes are really big.”

Aside from the grandeur of the stained glass, elegant stonework and stunning scale of the building, Bouton-Verville appreciates that the religious meaning of the space shows visitors how life at Duke has many sides.

“It kind of reminds them that there’s more than just science here, there’s more than just sports,” Bouton-Verville said.

Last spring, a good friend of Debbe Geiger’s came down from New York with her family. The friend’s 13-year old son was a basketball fan, so when Geiger showed the family around campus, Cameron Indoor Stadium was a must-see sight.

As luck would have it, on the day they visited, Cameron was open, and Geiger and her guests tagged along with a group taking a tour. The tour included a chance to walk on the court and ended with a stroll through the nearby Duke Basketball Museum and the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame .

“They loved it,” Geiger said. “It was great. And I’m a big Duke basketball fan, so any opportunity I have to feel the vibe in that building, I will take.”

A few weeks ago, Geiger was able to attend a Duke basketball game.

“I was at a game and I posted a photo and said we were at a game,” Geiger said. “And then my friend responded saying ‘I WAS ON THAT FLOOR!!!’ It definitely resonated with them.”

With sunshine streaming through windows, bubbling fish tanks and a brightly-colored mobile featuring rings of turkey feathers floating in the center of a multi-story lobby, the atrium of Duke Children’s Health Cente r is an inviting, cheerful space in the middle of a bustling medical complex.

The beauty of the space is one of the reasons Marti Brauer, an information security analyst for Duke Health Technology Solutions, is so fond of showing off the lobby to visitors.

“They love it,” Brauer said. “They think it’s cool.”

Brauer, who previously worked with Duke Health’s Office of Development and Alumni Affairs , helped raise money for the facility, which was opened in 2000. Her work in that capacity gives her another reason to show the space off.

“A lot of people don’t know that this came from personal donations,” Brauer said. “This was built with the generosity of a lot of individual people.”

Ashley Lunn, program coordinator for disability services and project management with Duke Divinity School, often takes guests to Duke University Chapel to soak in the gothic revival majesty. But she’ll follow it up with a trip to the Duke Divinity School’s Goodson Chapel , which is just a few steps away. 

“Most people don’t know we have a chapel in the Divinity School,” Lunn said. “They’re so amazed at how different it is. They don’t expect it to be this beautiful.”

Opened in 2006, the 300-seat chapel features soaring glass windows that look out onto the trees of Chapel Woods. With bright wood and an airy layout, it’s a modern counterpoint to its ornate, iconic neighbor.

“When you’re in Goodson Chapel, you don’t feel like you’re right there in the heart of campus, there’s this forest around you,” Lunn said. “It’s so open. It’s almost like you’re worshipping outside.”

Recently, Cat De Montjoye, marketing manager for Duke Integrative Medicine , brought several relatives to campus for a look around.  

While hitting many of the popular spots on campus, it became time for lunch. Trying to find a spot to please an array of tastes wasn’t difficult. De Montjoye brought her group to the Brodhead Center, where they got to explore the sleek, modern facility and choose from a wide selection of food vendors.

“The ability for people to just float around and explore was really nice,” De Montjoye said. “The space is beautiful and the quality of the food is wonderful. This was something we had a lot of fun with.”

De Montjoye said her guest dined on rice bowls, Indian food and paella. For dessert, they shared a flourless chocolate cake.

“It was so rich and delicious,” De Montjoye said. “It was a great experience for everyone.”

As a tour guide coordinator for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, which provides tours for around 50,000 visitors annually, Ilana Weisman knows plenty about what spots on campus leave guests impressed.

The Gothic Reading Room, on the second floor of Rubenstein Library , is one such spot. With wood paneled walls, portraits of past presidents, ornate chandeliers and towering windows, it’s a quiet, grand space for study.

“There’s a little bit of that awestruck feeling,” said Weisman, Admissions Officer. “For a school that’s so young and energetic, to see something that seems so rooted and so historic in a space that’s so modern and collaborative is really cool.”

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Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. The campus is a 20-minute drive from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) airport. An Amtrak passenger train station and a Greyhound bus stop are located near downtown Durham. From there, it’s a 9-minute car-share ride to the center of campus.

The Pratt School of Engineering is headquartered in the Nello L. Teer Building . Lock your e-bike at the rack out front. Or, take the short walk from the Science Drive Circle transit stop . Visit parking.duke.edu for campus bus and visitor parking info.

Undergrad tours begin in the Teer lobby. While you wait, browse a copy of I/O Magazine .

If you’re visiting us on business, you’ll find the Office of the Vinik Dean of Engineering just one floor above in 305 Teer .

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The Graduate School welcomes prospective students and guests to visit us in our offices, located on a quiet corner of Campus Drive on Duke’s West Campus. Our street address is 2127 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27708 ( map ).

Built in 1931 for the family of Duke administrator Robert L. Flowers, our historic stone building later housed University Development offices before The Graduate School’s move in 2009. Our central location provides services for more than 80 graduate programs.

We encourage you to inquire about the admissions process, funding opportunities, and graduate family assistance during your visit. For specific department requirements or course offerings, we will direct you to the appropriate departmental staff for further assistance.

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Graduate School offices are open for walk-in visitors 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. The front desk and main phone line (919-681-3257) are staffed during these hours. 

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The Graduate School does not offer campus tours at present, but our graduate departments will sometimes arrange tours for prospective students upon request. Please visit our  Programs and Degrees page  for departmental contact information.

Maps are available at our front desk, and you can also visit  maps.duke.edu . In addition to department-led tours, we recommend that you take a self-guided tour of East/West campus and surrounding academic quads. If your schedule permits, consider a visit to Sarah P. Duke Gardens (across the street from us) and lunch on Ninth Street.

‘Dodge those questions’: Student tour guides reveal what you won’t hear on a Duke tour

Editor’s Note: The Chronicle elected to grant anonymity to the tour guides interviewed in this piece, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation and losing their jobs. The assigned names in this article are not the individuals’ actual names, nor do they necessarily conform to their gender identities. 

With the 2024 fall semester drawing near, prospective students come to campus to hear about Duke’s academics, extracurricular activities and social culture from the University’s tour guides. 

With the Duke Chapel as a dramatic Gothic backdrop to Duke’s top-tier academics, cutting-edge research and national basketball championships, tour guides have a lot to boast about. They undergo rigorous training to learn helpful information and statistics about the University, though they are also instructed to leave certain details out.

The Chronicle spoke to five tour guides about what they are encouraged — and discouraged — from talking about on tours. Here’s what they had to say:

Greek life, SLGs and QuadEx

Multiple guides said their training discouraged them from discussing the prevalence of Greek life on campus.

Nine fraternities disaffiliated from the University in February 2021 after Duke announced that it would prevent first-years from rushing Greek and non-Greek selective living groups. In November 2021, all eight of Duke’s Panhellenic Council organizations announced that they would disaffiliate from Duke. 

Duke’s Student Affairs website lists one co-ed chapter in its Interfraternity Council , five chapters in the Multicultural Greek Council and seven in the National Panhellenic Council.

Despite the organizations’ disaffiliation, around 60% of surveyed students from the Class of 2026 expressed at least somewhat of an interest in taking part in Greek life, while just over half of those surveyed from the Class of 2025 had a similar opinion. 

“They always tell us to under-emphasize the dominance of frats and sororities on campus,” said Pamela, a tour guide. “We have always had a figure that Greek life is only like 30% of the student body. But despite being 30%, it still dominates more than that.” 

Daniel, another tour guide, mentioned that the figures that admissions have on Greek life might need to be updated, but that such data is not available because of disaffiliation. The Chronicle estimated in January 2023 that around 23.2% of Duke undergraduates are affiliated with a Greek organization . 

Pamela believes that Greek life is “the most outward-facing social aspect of campus” and “dominates a lot of other clubs” since those in Greek life often help others in their sororities or fraternities gain admission into other organizations. 

“I don’t want to tell prospective students that there's no Greek parties or that there's not a problem with exclusivity because that's just a false representation,” explained Mercy, another tour guide. 

In another effort to de-emphasize their influence on campus, guides who are affiliated with a Greek life organization or SLG are not allowed to discuss their affiliation or wear clothing related to these groups on their tours, Daniel added.

“Our tour guides do not focus on Greek life or SLGs during tours because QuadEx is Duke’s residential model,” undergraduate admissions officer Chloe Dodds, Pratt ‘22, wrote in an email to The Chronicle. “Tour guides do answer questions about the social life and the role of SLGs and Greek life in general when asked.”

“I think [our training] was geared a little bit more to be pro-QuadEx,” Daniel confirmed. 

Daniel mentioned that guides were discouraged from “trash[ing] the school” when QuadEx rolled out , despite many students reacting negatively to the change. 

According to Mercy, the tour guides are encouraged to emphasize how the QuadEx model is similar to other peer universities.

“They don't say to say Harvard or Yale or whatever, but I think they think it looks prestigious,” she said.

However, Turner, another tour guide, said that he believes the bias against Greek life has lessened over time, as tour guide training transitioned to new leadership. 

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“When I was a freshman [in 2021], it was anti-Greek life, so you couldn't mention anything relating to Greek life or SLGs. You just had to dodge those questions, the way the other guides explained,” Turner said. “But now, if someone asks a question like ‘What does Greek life look like on campus?’ you’re allowed to give them an honest opinion.” 

Personal admissions stories 

Although tour guides are often asked how they got into Duke, they are trained to direct these questions to Undergraduate Admissions rather than answer them from personal experience. 

“You can’t mention where else you applied, how you did on tests, what APs you took, pretty much no admissions tips or statistics about yourself,” Alex said. 

Turner explained that during training, guides are even encouraged to give students false information about themselves to avoid answering questions that make them uncomfortable. 

“They taught us you could tell them any story, and they would believe it,” Turner said. “So, for example, let’s say you were on the RD waitlist, and then you got off the waitlist. You could say ‘Oh, I was an ED student’ because that would just stop the questions.”

According to Dodds, this rule exists to prevent prospective students from “[using] anecdotes from someone else’s process — especially that of a current student — to estimate their own chance of admission.”

This rule also bars guides from discussing how affirmative action has affected Duke’s admissions policies. The current admissions cycle is the first since the US Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action . The consequences of the ruling on the demographics of Duke’s student body and admissions policies have yet to be aggregated.

Mentioning other universities

Tour guides cannot mention other schools like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or North Carolina State University to keep the focus on Duke and avoid inadvertently criticizing other universities. 

Pamela explained that tour guides do not compare Duke to other universities and that they expect that other universities will do the same. 

“UNC is not gonna be like, ‘We're better at Duke on this front.’ They can't say that. It's a respect thing,” she said. 

Mercy added that guides cannot say anything about other schools, even if it’s just a light-hearted “Go to Hell, Carolina!” 

However, Turner said that some guides find ways to “beat around the bush” by comparing aspects of other colleges to Duke, such as likening the Bryan Center to other universities’ student centers.

‘Difficult questions’  

Tour guide training also teaches guides to dodge questions related to drinking and partying. 

“If people [ask], ‘Do people drink on campus?’ You can be like, ‘Duke has a vibrant social community,’” Alex joked. 

“You can say there's things to do off campus, but that's about it, like [going to] different restaurants,” Pamela said. “I guess you wouldn't be in trouble for saying, ‘Oh, there's bars if you're 21 and up,’ but you shouldn't mention Devine’s or Shooters specifically.” 

Daniel noted that guides are trained to avoid the phrase “work hard, play hard” to describe Duke's social scene. 

Another example of a “difficult question” that tour guides mentioned was sexual assault. According to 2018 data from a Duke Student Experiences Survey, 47.8% of undergraduate women and 13.5% of undergraduate men experienced sexual assault since enrolling at Duke.

Although tour guides are technically allowed to discuss sexual assault at Duke, multiple guides believe that offering statistics about this problem would be discouraged by their higher-ups. 

According to Pamela, admissions expects student tour guides to say that “sexual assault is an issue common across every college campus — that includes Duke — and there's many initiatives on campus to solve it.”

Daniel believes sexual assault is one of the “biggest problems” with Duke’s institutions, but it would be discouraged to speak about the issue on a tour. 

However, since tour guide training only covers some instances of what questions to dodge, some tour guides opt to address these issues during their tours if prospective students ask for information.

Dodds confirmed that guides are not required to mention sexual assault, but can provide information about safety resources on campus such as the Duke University Police and the blue light system.  

Still, Turner believes that not mentioning sexual assault rates during tours unless prompted may be a harmful omission and tour guide training should consider making it mandatory to discuss the Women’s Center in addition to general wellness resources. 

Perspectives on Durham

Daniel believes that tour guides are encouraged to discuss Durham in a positive light rather than “[illustrating] it as this dangerous, scary place,” a perspective that he believes is unfair but common among prospective and current Duke students. 

Alex says that training leaders emphasize not calling Durham “specifically the word ‘sketchy.’”

However, Turner shares his honest opinion on tours because he thinks people already tend to believe that some areas of Durham are dangerous, so what he says would not necessarily taint their opinion of the city. 

“I'll tell them that the public transportation isn't that great, and I’ll tell them that there are some areas of the city that you probably don't want to go to alone at night,” he said. 

Turner admitted that the way tour guides are trained to portray Durham may not paint an accurate picture. 

“You are skewing things because you're omitting stuff,” he said. 

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Exploring Beyond Duke with Global Education Wednesday, April 10 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Academic Support at Duke Thursday, April 11 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Prehealth Advising at Duke Monday, April 15 5:00 – 6:00 p.m Eastern Time

Residence Life & QuadEx Monday, April 15 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

DukeEngage Tuesday, April 16 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Participant Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate in our virtual events, please contact Idella Hackett at [email protected] or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

DukeLIFE INFORMATION

Approximately 20% of Duke undergraduates are the first in their families to attend a 4-year college or come to Duke from limited-income backgrounds.

Join current Duke students online and on campus in collaboration with DukeLIFE  to learn more about what it’s like to be a first-generation college student and/or low-income student at Duke and in Durham. Families are encouraged to attend as well.

If you are interested in receiving information about the first-generation college and/or low-income (1GLI) community at Duke, please click the opt-in check box in your Choose Duke! Portal . Please note, you may receive 1GLI-related communications from Duke Undergraduate Admissions, but your information will not be shared outside of the admissions office.

Virtual DukeLIFE events will be held Monday, April 8 – Thursday, April 11, 2024 . In-person events will be held Thursday, April 19; Friday, April 20; or Monday, April 22, 2024 .

Questions?  Email Beverly Rudolph , Administrative Coordinator. Phone: 919-684-2886

Visitor Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing accommodations in order to participate in our virtual event, please contact Idella Hackett at [email protected] or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

@DukeLIFEOffice Student Instagram Takeovers April 8-12 All week

Real Talk with Current LIFE students Monday, April 8 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The Value of a Duke Degree: Recent Alumni Panel Tuesday, April 9 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Parents Weigh In Wednesday, April 10 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Financial Aid Information Session for 1GLI Students Thursday, April 11 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

DukeLIFE events take place during Blue Devil Days. 

Blue Devil Days Tabling April 18, 19, or 22 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Bryan Center West Campus, Duke University

Observe Class with a LIFE Student April 18, 19, or 22 Duke University *This opportunity is separate from the Academic Experiences in the Blue Devil Days schedule

DukeLIFE Student Panel April 18 in Old Chemistry 116 April 19 in Gross Hall 103 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. West Campus, Duke University

DukeLIFE Dinner April 18 in Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall basement (“GA DownUnder”) April 19 & 22 in Marketplace, Upper East Side Room 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. East Campus, Duke University

AAPI SHOWCASE INFORMATION

The Asian/American Pacific Islander Showcase  will be held Thursday, April 18; Friday, April 19; or Monday, April 22, 2024 .

Join current and prospective students to learn more about the Asian/American Pacific Islander community at Duke. This Showcase includes several opportunities to connect with current students and other members of the Duke community. This event is for students only.

Questions? Email Mary Dragich , Staff Assistant. Phone: 919-684-0187

AAPI SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

AAPI events take place during Blue Devil Days. 

AAPI Lunch & Learn Session April 18, 19, or 22 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Marketplace East Campus, Duke University * Register for lunch when you register for Blue Devil Days BASE Space Open House April 18, 19, or 22 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time Bryan Center, Lower-Level, Room 037A West Campus, Duke University

Asian/Pacific Studies Institute presents: “Sura: A Love Song” Thursday, April 18 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time Richard White Lecture Hall, Room 107 East Campus, Duke University *For more information about this film screening, please visit the  Asian/Pacific Studies Institute website .

BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

The  Black Student Alliance Invitational (BSAI) events will be held Wednesday, April 17 – Friday, April 19, 2024 .

Join the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and the Black Student Alliance for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our diverse Black community.  This event is for students only.

Experience Duke firsthand with students from Duke’s Black Affinity organizations, such as the Black Student Alliance, DukeAFRICA, National Society of Black Engineers, Black in Business, Students of the Caribbean Association, United in Praise, Duke Ethiopian Transnational Association, Black Men/Women Union, National Panhellenic Council, and more!

Questions?   Email Cassidy Mills , Assistant Director. Phone: 919-684-0157

Visitor Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations in order to participate in our online webinar-style event, please contact Idella Hackett at  [email protected]  or (919) 684-3214 in advance of your participation.

BSAI SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Arrival & Registration Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture Flowers Building, West Campus

Welcome Dinner Wednesday, April 17. Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center West Campus

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Drop-In Hours for the Financial Aid Office 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 2127 Campus Dr, West Campus

Building Your Village: Multicultural Faculty and Staff Mixer Presented by Duke Student Affairs Washington Duke Inn, Presidential Room, West Campus

STEM Panel and Tour of Engineering Facilities Presented by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Engineering Quad, West Campus

Lunch with the Lou Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture Flowers Building, West Campus

“What’s the Real Deal?” Student Forum Presented by Black Women’s Union Physics 128, West Campus

DukeLIFE Student Panel Presented by the DukeLIFE Office Old Chemistry 116, West Campus

Black Affinity Group & Ice Cream Social Presented by the Mitchell-White House Living and Learning Community West Campus

BSA Academic Enrichment Fair Presented by Black Student Alliance East Campus

Food Truck Rodeo + NPHC Stroll Showcase Presented by Duke Undergraduate Admissions & National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) East Campus Backyard, East Campus

Black Student Alliance Bash Scharf Hall, West Campus

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Panel Discussion with Sanford School of Public Policy Professors Presented by Sanford School of Public Policy Brunch will be provided Sanford School of Public Policy Room 04, West Campus

Drop-In Hours for the Financial Aid Office 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. & 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bryan Center, West Campus

LATINX STUDENT RECRUITMENT WEEKEND INFORMATION

Latinx Student Recruitment Weekend (LSRW) will be held Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 .

Join us for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our diverse Latinx community.  This event is for students only; LSRW attendees do not need to register for Blue Devil Days on April 19.

Experience Duke firsthand with our outstanding students from across the country, meet engaging faculty who will teach your classes, tour our facilities, and learn more about our specific Latinx community. We know that once you have spent this weekend with us, you will understand what it means to be a Blue Devil.

Questions?   Email Fausto Paguada , Senior Admissions Officer. Phone: 919-684-0153

Visitor Accommodation Requests: Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing accommodations in order to participate in our virtual events, please contact Idella Hackett at [email protected] or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

LSRW SCHEDULE

Arrival & Registration Mary Lou Williams Center West Campus

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Welcome Reception & Dinner Scharf Hall West Campus, Duke University

Game Night GA DownUnder, Gilbert-Addoms Dorm East Campus, Duke University

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LSRW Olympics (optional) East Duke Lawn, East Campus

Dinner on Your Own Marketplace, East Campus

Real Talk Student Panel White Lecture Hall East Campus

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Faculty-Alumni Breakfast GA DownUnder, Gilbert-Addoms Dorm East Campus, Duke University

Affinity Group Open House Keohane Atrium, Keohane Quad West Campus, Duke University

Mezcla Cultural Showcase Bryan Center Plaza West Campus, Duke University

Documentary Screening (optional) McClendon Commons, West Campus

Farewell Bash Scharf Hall West Campus, Duke University

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Sunday Worship Service (optional) Duke Chapel, West Campus

NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS ADMITTED STUDENT INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

Native American & Indigenous Admitted Student Invitational (NAISI) will be held Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 .

Join us for an immersive introduction to Duke from the perspective of our Native and Indigenous community.  This event is for students only.

Hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), faculty, alumni, and other Duke community members, learn what it’s like to be Native American and Indigenous on Duke’s campus. We hope to answer any questions you may have, and importantly, we want to introduce you to the network that exists to support you through your educational journey as a Blue Devil.

Questions?  Email Nasya Bernard-Lucien , Admissions Officer. Phone: 919-684-0156

NAISI SCHEDULE

Dinner with NAISA Duke Gardens West Campus, Duke University

Blue Devil Beading Night Student Wellness Center West Campus, Duke University

Alumni Panel & Breakfast Rubenstein Library West Campus, Duke University

Explore Campus West Campus, Duke University Lunch Brodhead Center West Campus, Duke University

NAISI Real Talk Center for Multicultural Affairs: Wekit Bryan Center, bottom floor West Campus, Duke University Directions: Located on the bottom floor of the Bryan Center near the elevators, this space is dedicated to the Native American and Indigenous student community at Duke.

NAISI Bite Bash Gothic Grill, Bryan Center West Campus, Duke University

Game Night Center for Multicultural Affairs: Wekit Bryan Center, bottom floor West Campus, Duke University

Farewell Breakfast Keohane Atrium West Campus, Duke University

PRIDE INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

PRIDE Invitational will be held Thursday, April 18; Friday, April 19; or Monday, April 22, 2024 .

Join current and prospective LGBTQIA+ students and learn about all the Duke Community offers. Programming includes events hosted by the Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (CSGD) .

Questions?  Email Bucky Holmes , Assistant Director. Phone: 919-684-0249

PRIDE SCHEDULE

PRIDE events take place during Blue Devil Days. 

Lunch at Marketplace April 18, 19, or 22 Marketplace, East Campus

CSGD Presents: Kickback Fridays Weekly social hour with current students Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity Bryan Center, West Campus

REGISTRATION

How do I register?

Go to your Choose Duke! portal . You’ll see links to register for each program. Note that the AAPI Showcase, Pride, and DukeLIFE Dinners are featured on the Blue Devil Days registration page.

When should I register?

Register as soon as possible as space is limited for some programs/dates. Please do not make travel plans until you have registered to attend and have received a registration confirmation.

If I register for one program must I register for others I plan to attend?

For students who wish to attend BSAI, LSRW, or NAISI, you must register separately even if you register for another program.

LSRW attendees do not need to register for Blue Devil Days on April 19 because some of the Blue Devil Days programming is built into the LSRW agenda.

You can register for DukeLIFE, AAPI Showcase, and PRIDE on the Blue Devil Days registration form. Most events will be the same for each Blue Devil Day event.

The date I want to attend is full. What can I do?

Due to limited capacity in our event venues we are required to limit attendance for each program. Please choose another date or program.  

If you cannot visit us for an admitted student event but plan to visit campus Monday – Friday in April, please email us  in advance if campus tours are full so that we may accommodate you. Visitors may download the Duke Admissions Tour app, now available for  iPhone  and  Android  users.

May students attend any program?

Yes! While some are designed to introduce you to specific communities at Duke, anyone interested in those communities is welcome to attend. Please note that AAPI Showcase, Pride, and DukeLIFE Dinners are held during Blue Devil Days. BSAI, LSRW, and NAISI are stand-alone programs and are reserved for students only.  

Who else may attend the events?

Admitted students are invited to attend any events. Families are welcome to attend any program that is not designated as students-only. Due to limited capacity, each student will be able to register no more than two guests for Blue Devil Days.

May I attend more than one program?

Yes! You are welcome to attend any and all programs that interest you. If you are hoping to attend one of our three-day affinity programs and also want to attend Blue Devil Days, please consult the program sites for more guidance.  

VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

How do I indicate that I need visitor accommodations? 

Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations in order to participate in our virtual events, please contact Idella Hackett at [email protected] or 919-684-3214 in advance of your participation.

Does Duke provide travel funding for students with financial need?

Students determined to have significant financial need have been offered travel support through our Duke Bound program. We also have a limited amount of funding for students who applied for financial aid but have not yet received their financial aid package. For more information, please consult the instructions on the sites for the program you plan to attend.  

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Led by a student tour guide, our outdoor walking tours last about 90 minutes. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and hear why we love our vibrant community. In the event of severe weather or lightning, tours could be canceled or delayed. While on campus, visitors are expected to adhere to the UNIVERSITY VISITOR POLICIES .

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR

If you cannot visit us for Blue Devil Days but plan to visit campus Monday – Friday in April, please email us  in advance if campus tours are full so that we may accommodate you. Visitors may download the Duke Admissions Tour app, now available for  iPhone  and  Android  users.

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If you would like to speak with a faculty member in a particular department or program, we encourage you to contact them directly. Click here for majors/programs in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences or click here for the Pratt School of Engineering .

Visitor Accommodation Requests

Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate in our virtual or in-person events, don’t hesitate to contact Idella Hackett at  [email protected]  or 919-684-3214 at least 7-10 days before your event.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT DUKE WITHOUT VISITING CAMPUS?

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Join us for a 45-minute virtual information session led by a Duke Admissions Officer. You’ll learn about academic opportunities, student life, admissions + financial aid process, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions.

REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

Live Virtual Campus Tour

Our virtual tours offer an opportunity to visit campus from the comfort of your own home. Presented in real-time by a current student ambassador, our hour-long virtual visits guide you through popular spots on campus, including both East and West Campuses.

SCHEDULE A LIVE VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR

Live Virtual Pratt School of Engineering Campus Tour

Interested in engineering? Join current students to explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students. Held on Tuesdays, each tour lasts 60 minutes; registration is required.

I have questions about my need-based financial aid package. Whom should I contact?

Check out this FAQ or email [email protected] .

How do I know if I’m eligible for a merit scholarship?

Duke is proud to offer merit scholarships to incoming first-year students. These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board for four years of full-time undergraduate studies. There is not a separate application for these scholarships, except for the Robertson Scholars Program .

All students who apply to Duke are automatically considered for  merit scholarships . Matriculated students who are finalists for merit scholarships will be notified in early May. Please note that some merit scholarships require that the applicant show financial need, and that means that in order to be considered for them, you’ll need to complete your financial aid application before the application deadline.

HOW DO I SEND FINAL TEST SCORES?

Send us your official test scores no later than May 15, 2024. Duke’s test codes are 5156 (SAT) and 3088 (ACT). If you received an application fee waiver, we will accept scores from your counselor in place of official scores.

Test-optional students may skip this step.

HOW DO I SEND MY FINAL SCHOOL REPORT?

We will accept Final School Reports through the Common or Coalition Application or submitted by counselors/school officials via email .

WHAT CREDIT CAN I GET FOR AP AND IB COURSES?

Duke University awards a limited amount of course credit and advanced placement on the basis of scores earned on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and pre-matriculation college course work. However, course credit and advanced placement are not granted until the student has been admitted and until the official reports are received and evaluated by our Registrar’s Office. Since this process is handled outside the Admissions Office, a credit evaluation cannot be made until the student arrives on campus. For more information, visit admissions.duke.edu/college-prep .

Can you provide any information about student visas?

We will process I-20s as usual in the hope that international students will be able to secure visas and enter the United States.

My (AP/IB/A level and other national exams) have been cancelled. How will Duke assess my academic performance?

For admissions purposes, we will accept final school reports in lieu of these exams. Pass/fail grades are fine. We do not yet know about any changes for placement or credit.

If my family’s financial situation has changed and I will now need financial aid in order to attend Duke. Is there a process for this?

We are not able to offer need-based aid to foreign citizens unless they indicated they were seeking aid in their admissions applications. For those students eligible for need-based aid, we continue to be committed to meeting full demonstrated need for all four years of their undergraduate education, even if the amount of that need changes while students are at Duke. If you have questions about your financial aid award, please contact Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Financial Support via email at [email protected] .

DOES DUKE HAVE A "GAP YEAR" OR DEFERRED ENROLLMENT POLICY?

As you prepare for college, you may want to explore other interests such as personal and professional development, religious or mission work, travel, or required military service. If your gap year, or “deferred enrollment,” is approved and you adhere to the gap year conditions, we hold your place in the following year’s class. Students who defer their enrollment are expected to enroll at Duke at the end of their gap year.

Duke offers two options for students who plan to defer their enrollment: the Duke Gap Year Program , a selective program that offers community and the possibility of funding to support eligible gap year experiences, and independent gap years.

Note: In general, Duke students do a one-year gap, but depending on the request, we can approve up to two years.

To request a gap year/deferred enrollment:

• Enroll at Duke University through your student portal (no deposit required).
• Apply to the Duke Gap Year Program or request an independent gap year on your student portal. The forms will open in the spring.

If you choose to defer enrollment via the Duke Gap Year Program or independently, you must accept the following conditions:

• You will not apply for admission as a degree-seeking student to any other college or university during your gap year.
• Trinity College treats PMC credits equivalent to Advanced Placement (AP) and International Placement (IP) credits. Typically, up to two total AP/IP/PMC credits count toward the 34 courses Trinity students must take to graduate from Duke.
• You can learn more about PMC credits for Pratt students on the Pratt website .
• You will not hold a place, conditional or otherwise, at any other college or university during the remainder of this academic year or during the coming academic year.
• You will not enroll in a post-graduate program at a secondary school.
• You will abide by both the Conditions of Application and the conditions mentioned in your letter of admission. We expect you to maintain high standards of academic performance and personal behavior in and out of school, which includes abiding by our  Community Standard . If there is any change in the information in your application—including any academic, personal, disciplinary, or legal matters—you must contact the admissions office within 48 hours.

You can learn more about gap year options on our website .

WHAT IS THE DUKE GAP YEAR PROGRAM?

Students who wish to participate in Duke’s intentional gap year community are invited to apply to the Duke Gap Year Program. Applicants to the DGYP may request between $5,000 and $15,000 in funding to support eligible gap year experiences. DGYP participants must adhere to the gap year conditions and fulfill a few other requirements, including but not limited to contributions to the DGYP blog and Instagram account. Applications open in the spring.

Remember: if you do not apply or are not admitted to the DGYP, you can still request an independent gap year on your student portal.

READ MORE ABOUT THE DUKE GAP YEAR PROGRAM

You may email us at [email protected] , or for urgent matters call us at 919-684-3214.

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Choosing a law school is a significant decision and visiting is one of the best ways to see if a school is right for you. We encourage you to come and see for yourself what Duke Law School is all about.

The Law School is situated on Duke University's picturesque West Campus, on the southwest corner of Science Drive and Towerview Road. For more information on how to navigate around the University, please see the campus map .

Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina, a city with a population of around 290,000 and part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area, which includes the University of North Carolina's main campus in Chapel Hill and the state capital in Raleigh. In the center of the region is the Research Triangle Park, an internationally renowned business and research center that is home to many of the world's high-technology industries. The area provides a dynamic, rich community with one of the highest per capita populations of Ph.D. graduates in the world. When you come to visit Duke's campus, we hope you'll explore this exciting city as well!

See below for information on directions and accommodations. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] .

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Law school events.

Intellectual and social life at Duke Law is enriched by a robust series of speakers, panels and presentations, often during the lunch hour. Review the Law School  Event Calendar during the academic year to see if there are activities of interest scheduled during your visit. A ll events are not open to visitors, so feel free to check with the Office of Admissions ( [email protected]) if the description is not clear.

Meet with an Admissions Representative

May - December

We offer 15-20 minute non-evaluative informational meetings on workdays during normal business hours (depending on staff availability). Submit your request several business days in advance to the Office of Admissions ( [email protected]) and indicate whether you would like to meet in-person or virtually. Appointment slots fill up quickly and we are unable to accommodate walk-in or same-day requests.

For an in-person meeting, include the date of your visit and any time constraints.

Please attend an information session prior to requesting a virtual meeting. We typically offer information sessions via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time every other Thursday. We also offer monthly evening sessions at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Visit law.duke.edu/apply/travel to register. If you are unable to attend an information session (or still have questions afterwards), you may request to meet with an admissions representative via Zoom. Provide several weekdays and times that you will be available between 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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During the peak of the admissions season, our staff is occupied with reviewing applications and making decisions. The limited appointment slots are reserved for admitted applicants only. Feel free to submit questions by email ( [email protected]) .

Law School Student-Guided Tours (September - early December 2024)

The schedule will be revised in late-August for the 2024 fall semester. Student-guided tours are typically offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Arrive at the Office of Admissions (suite 2023) a few minutes early to check in. Tours last 45-60 minutes. No registration or advance notice is required. Student-guided tours will not be offered September 2 (Labor Day holiday), October 11-18 (student fall break), or November 27-29 (Thanksgiving holiday).

Law School Self-Guided Tours

We offer self-guided building tours year round on workdays during normal business hours. Stop by the Office of Admissions (suite 2023) to check-in and pick up the tour brochure (we would also like to record your visit!). 

Observing a Class (September - November 2024)

The schedule will be available in late-August for the 2024 fall semester. The classes listed below are open to visitors during the 2024 fall semester Monday through Thursday. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early for the class and introduce yourself to the professor. Please stop by the Office of Admissions (suite 2023) for directions to the classroom.

In some cases, seating may be limited and classes may be canceled or rescheduled without notice. Although December 5 is the last day of classes, many professors use the final week for review and do not allow visitors. No class visits will be offered September 2 (Labor Day holiday), October 14-18 (student fall break), or November 27-29 (Thanksgiving holiday).

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Any guests must have a prepaid tour reservation in order to visit the Lemur Center. In order to keep the endangered primates that call the DLC home safe and healthy, we regret that we cannot accommodate any walk-in visitors in any capacity. Please continue reading below to learn more about each tour type and how to reserve your space. Full registration information is available in the links to each specific tour type below.

Limited Schedule

Thanks for your interest in visiting the Lemur Center! Because the DLC is first and foremost a non-invasive research center, we offer a limited schedule of tours compared to traditional zoos. We always do our best to open as many tours as we can, but we appreciate your patience and understanding if the tour you are hoping for is sold out, or only offered on certain days of the week. To help you plan, we’ve got a quick summary of when each tour option will typically be offered in our tour season (May-September), but please note that you should click on the links to see exactly what dates are available to make your reservation. All times listed are EST.

For the main tour season (May 1  – September 30), our registration dates are posted approximately two months in advance. We are able to release a full month of tours at a time. Tours are typically posted the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST. During the off-season (October 1 – April 30), posting times for tours are more variable, see below for details on specific tours.

General Tours: May 1 – September 30: Fridays from 5:00-7:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Possible Off-Season availability as well – click HERE for details.

Private Tours : May 1 – September 30: Monday and Wednesday morning – early afternoon – click HERE for details.

Behind the Scenes Tours: Year Round: 2-3 days per week with a morning or afternoon option (specific days vary) – click HERE for details.

Wild Workshops: Most Saturday afternoons year-round, some Sundays – click HERE for details.

Walking with Lemurs Tours: Currently unavailable – click HERE for details.

General Tour

The General Tour offers an overview of the Duke Lemur Center, its three-fold mission, and its residents—and allows guests to see at least eight species of the amazing lemurs that call the DLC home! This tour is ideal as an introduction to the DLC for all ages, and it includes loads of interaction and Q&A time with our trained educators, so whether you’re a returning lemur fan or a brand-new visitor, we’ll make your tour experience educational and unforgettable. Click here to learn more!

Private Tour

The Private Tour is a personalized version of our General Tour – visiting the same animals along the tour path, but with one dedicated tour guide just for you and your small group. This tour experience is perfect for any age range or familiarity with lemurs, since your tour guide can cater their delivery to your group’s interests and questions. Click here to learn more!

Please note that like our General Tour, the Private Tour stays on our public tour path, and does not include any time in behind the scenes or in our forested habitats. See below for more information on tours venturing into those areas.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Take a peek behind the animal care curtain of the Duke Lemur Center on this one-of-a-kind experience! You’ll get up close views of afternoon feedings and enrichment sessions, and your tour guide can focus on your interests the whole time. Click here to learn more!

Wild Workshops

Dive deep into fascinating topics with our experts and enjoy fun behind-the-scenes activities in our new and improved Wild Workshops! We will rotate between themes depending on the time of year, but we can guarantee that every Wild Workshop will be full of interesting facts, engaging activities, and of course, lots of lemur viewing. Click here to learn more!

Walking with Lemurs Tour

This tour is currently unavailable. Click here to learn more.

Safety Protocols for All Tours

Wearing a face mask is now optional for all visitors to the Duke Lemur Center, except those experiencing cold or flu symptoms.

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England-London's African Diaspora

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Date: Sun, June 15, 2025 - Mon, June 23, 2025

Trip Status: Waiting for the brochure

Price: $4,295 if booked by 9/10/2024

Activity Level: Moderate

Region: Europe

Arrangements: Alumni Holidays International

Experience this enriching program which traces the long and complex history of London’s Black population. Stay in vibrant London for seven nights and, during specially designed tours and talks, discover how Black individuals and communities helped shape London’s culture and way of life. Uncover 2,000 years of Black history in London’s oldest streets including a visit to the Museum of London in the Docklands. View works of art illustrating Black presence in English society at the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery and learn about the valuable contributions and achievements of key figures in London’s African American community, including Frederick Douglass, Paul Robeson and Phillis Wheatley. During specialist-lead talks learn about the British relationship with Black slavery and compare and contrast the Black British and U.S. Civil Rights Movements. Along the way you will visit a number of London’s quintessential landmarks.  Before departing, enjoy a show at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in Soho. This small-group program features first-class accommodations and an extensive meal plan, including wine with dinner.

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To reserve, complete a registration form in the brochure and mail to Duke Travels, Box 90572, Durham, NC 27708, or call (919) 684-2988 to reserve conveniently over the phone and let us know you are mailing your reservation form to hold your space. To learn more about our travel program or any of our upcoming trips, please contact us at [email protected] or 919-684-2988

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Baseball 4/20/2024 12:54:00 AM

No. 7 Duke Takes Series Opener from No. 23 Virginia Tech in Extra-Inning Thriller

• Virginia Tech opened the scoring in bottom of the first, 2-0.
• Macon Winslow   singled to center field to score  Logan Bravo   from third in the top of the second, 2-1.
• In the top of the third,  Alex Stone   singled through the right side to score  Zac Morris   from third.  AJ Gracia   doubled down the line in left to score Stone from first. Bravo hit a two-run home run down the line in right, 5-2. 
• Morris hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the fifth inning, 6-2.
• The Hokies tied the game in the bottom of the fifth inning, 6-6.
• Virginia Tech took the lead in the bottom of the sixth, 8-6.
• Bravo hit a solo home run to left field in the top of the eighth inning, 8-7.
• Ben Miller   hit a solo home run to left field in the top of the ninth inning, 8-8.
• In the top of the 11th inning, Miller singled through the left side to score  Tyler Albright   from second, 9-8.
• Graduate  Ben Miller   returned to the lineup after missing four games due to an upper body injury. He finished the evening 3-for-5 with one run scored, two RBI, a walk and hit his 10th home run of the season to tie the ballgame in the ninth. Miller also extended his hitting streak to 15 games.
• Graduate  Logan Bravo   was one of four Blue Devils to record multi-hit contests against Virginia Tech. Bravo hit a two-run home run and a solo home run.
• With a four-run inning in the top of the third, the Blue Devils improved to 206-43 (.827) when scoring three-plus runs in an inning since 2016.
• Graduate  Zac Morris   finished the day 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a home run. His solo home run to center field, marked the 11th of the season and set a new single-season career high for the VMI transfer.
• Junior  Wallace Clark   was hit by his 17th pitch on Friday night, moving him into a tie for fifth all-time in a single season. He joins  Max Miller  (2018) and  Luke Storm   (2022) who also were hit by 17 pitches in their respected seasons.
• Duke is now 2-1 in extra-inning games during ACC play this season. The 11 innings are tied for the longest game this season.
• Graduate  Charlie Beilenson   improved to 5-2 on the season, working four innings of one-hit baseball and punching out five Hokies. Beilenson has now won four consecutive outings that he has factored into the decision.
• "I thought we were kind of sloppy at times during the first half of the game. Obviously, we gave them a lot of free offense and they scored four runs in the fifth on only two singles the entire inning. We were able to settle in and continue competing. I thought our two-strike at bats were terrific and we never gave in. It was a hostile road atmosphere, and it would have been easy after losing the lead to roll over and we didn't do that, and I am proud of our team." – Head coach  Chris Pollard   on his overall thoughts on tonight's extra inning thriller. 
• Duke and Virginia Tech continue the three-game set on Saturday evening from English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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#40 Tyler Albright

#47 Charlie Beilenson

#5 Alex Stone

#6 Macon Winslow

#7 Wallace Clark

#22 Zac Morris

#23 Logan Bravo

#29 AJ Gracia

#34 Ben Miller

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Salem tour guides could soon be required to pay licensing fees

The proposed fee, paid annually, would cost tour guides with groups of 10 or less $150, groups of 11 to 29  $250, and groups of 30 to 40 $350, by jericho tran • published april 18, 2024 • updated on april 18, 2024 at 8:10 pm.

While tourism can be a real treat in Salem , Massachusetts, the city says the costs are tricky. 

“Costs are starting to get close to a point where they’ll exceed the direct revenues the city brings in from things like parking and license fees,” said Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo. 

The city can draw tens of thousands of visitors a day during the busy Halloween season . With more licensed tour guides in the city as the area continues to grow in popularity, a change in license fees was proposed during the city council meeting last week. 

According to a letter from the mayor to city councilors, there are 175 licensed tour guides in the city, up from 28 in 2006 when the original ordinance went into effect.

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Tour guides who spoke with NBC10 Boston say the proposal came as a surprise.

“We found out about this on a Wednesday night and the city council meeting was on a Thursday and so we have less than 24 hours to put our ducks in a row,” said Jeffrey Lilley, a tour guide at Salem Uncovered. 

The proposed fee, paid annually, would cost tour guides with groups of 10 or less $150, groups of 11 to 29  $250, and groups of 30 to 40 $350. It also includes a discount of $50 for guides who don't use any form of amplification.  It also increases fees for violations.

“This year, my license cost me $10. Next year they want me to pay $350. I employ a few guides in the season so that would be $1,400 that I would then I have to spend on guide fees,” said Lilley. 

While Pangallo says this should only be the difference of adding a few extra cents to ticket prices, tour guides disagree.

“To say it's just a few cents on a ticket well then that would mean me imposing on a ticket which is technically not legal.”

If passed in the public hearing, the proposal would go into effect as soon as January 2025. 

“Hopefully we come out with a resolution that fits everyone's needs, and is something we can shoulder and something that's gonna benefit the city,” said Lilley. 

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