Duke students often live on campus for all four years, although it is typically required for three years. The university's QuadEx system encourages a continuous on-campus living experience.
With the implementation of the QuadEx system, Duke University students are expected to reside on campus for at least three, and frequently all four, of their undergraduate years. This distinguishes Duke's housing model from many peer institutions that may have different residential requirements.
How Duke's On-Campus Housing Works
The QuadEx system is designed to build and maintain strong residential communities throughout a student's academic journey.
Here's a breakdown of the typical housing progression:
- First Year: Students are assigned roommates randomly. This initial placement helps foster new connections and integrates students into the broader university community from the start.
- Second Year: Students are required to move together with their first-year Quad community. This transition typically involves relocating to a designated quad on West Campus. This ensures the continuation of established social and academic bonds formed in the first year, strengthening the QuadEx community structure.
- Third and Fourth Years: While the first two years have structured assignments, the QuadEx system is designed to make remaining on campus for the third and fourth years a desirable and common choice, contributing to a vibrant residential campus life.
This structured approach to housing aims to create a consistent social contract and supportive environment that permeates Duke student life, fostering community and engagement throughout their undergraduate experience.
For more details on the QuadEx system and its impact on student life, you can refer to information available on the Duke Chronicle website.
