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EXPERIENCE DUKE

The best way to enjoy Duke’s warm and welcoming spirit is to meet the people who create it: our students, faculty, and alumni. When you meet us, you’ll feel the connection, collaboration, and creativity that are the hallmark of the Duke experience. Join us virtually, in person, or both — whatever works best for you. There’s no preference in the admissions process for students who have been to campus.

See It for Yourself

Visit in person.

Duke’s campus is considered one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. But it’s not just the physical campus that makes Duke unlike anywhere else. It’s the warmth and welcoming spirit you feel from everyone who makes up our special community.

GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Led by a student tour guide, our outdoor walking tours give you a chance to see campus highlights, ask questions, and hear why we love our vibrant community. In the event of severe weather or campus closures, tours could be canceled or delayed.

90 minutes; Reservations required

REGISTER HERE

If you plan to visit campus on your own, download the Duke Admissions Tour app, which is now available for iPhone and Android users. You may also stop by the Undergraduate Admissions Office to pick up a campus map from our outside information box.

Admissions staff are not available for in-person meetings, nor are we able to accommodate walk-in visitors for student-led tours or special requests of any kind.

INFORMATION SESSION + GUIDED WALKING TOUR

This two-part event introduces you to the Duke experience. Led by an admissions officer, our 30-minute information session includes an overview of our academic opportunities and student life. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and hear why we love our vibrant community. A 90-minute, student-led campus walking tour will follow.

2 hours; Registration required

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina. The closest airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is a 20-minute drive to Duke. An Amtrak train station and Greyhound bus station are located in downtown Durham, a 7-minute drive from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Complimentary visitor parking for Undergraduate Admissions programs is available in the gravel lot on Duke University Road, directly across from the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center, which is located at 2080 Duke University Road, Durham, North Carolina, 27708 .

Duke Undergraduate Admissions is located at 2138 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27706 .

Tours originate from McClendon Commons in the Duke Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. Please check tour confirmation messages for details.

Most major hotel chains are located in the Raleigh-Durham area. You may find a list of hotels closest to Duke at the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau here .

VISITING CAMPUS

Duke University Office of Undergraduate Admissions is offering a limited number of group tours .

Please review the Group Tour Policy below before requesting a visit. These are set in place to ensure the best possible visit for you and your students.  

• Group visits are only available to High Schools, Community Based Organizations, and Educational Non-Profits working with current high school students. 
• All group visits must include the supervision of an adult chaperone/teacher at all times. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner and not demonstrate disruptive behavior during the presentation. 
• Requests for group tours are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be restricted during peak visitation seasons. 
• During the 2023-2024 academic year, Group Tours are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Available tour times are 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon. We do not offer visits on the weekend or on University/Federal Holidays.  
• Group tours are not available during semester finals, winter recess, or the months of March, April, May, and August 2024.
• To request a Group Tour, please fill out the Group Tour Request form . 
• If you have any questions, please call our office at 919-684-3214 or email [email protected]  

After we receive your request, we will confirm whether or not we are able to accommodate your request.   Please note that w e cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate all group requests. Y our tour is not confirmed until you receive an email that includes the tour date, time, location, and directions. If confirmed, p lease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your confirmed event.

We do not offer meetings with admissions officers at this time. However, we invite you to register for our live virtual events, which include information sessions led by admissions officers, student chats, and more.

If you plan to visit campus on your own, download the  Duke Admissions Tour  app which is now available for IPHONE and ANDROID  users. You may also stop by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to pick up a campus map from our outside information box.  

Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit campus tours. All official Duke University campus tours are conducted free of charge. Furthermore, the services provided by the Admissions Ambassadors, such as the campus tours and Blue Devil Student Chats are provided free of charge. Duke University is not associated with any organizations that promote for-profit college search and recruitment, and students are not permitted to participate in the admissions ambassador program while working for these for-profit organizations.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING

We welcome those we would have previously organized a group visit to campus to sign up for our virtual programming. If you are a community-based organization or college access program with questions about separate programming, please reach out to  [email protected] .

DISCOVER DUKE

Discover Duke events are admissions information sessions that typically last about sixty minutes. Duke admissions officers will provide an overview of the various academic and signature opportunities available to our undergraduates and will share information about our application and financial aid processes.

No events are scheduled at this time. Stay tuned for more information.

EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS

If you are unable to attend a Discover Duke program, you may also join us for  Exploring College Options  with Georgetown University, Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Representatives from each university will present information about their institution, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process. We are offering both in-person and virtual programs, with each program featuring the same content.

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Click on the links below to register and read more information about each event. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. Student programs are held in the evenings.

Arizona Phoenix – Tuesday, May 14, 2024

California Anaheim – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Bakersfield – Thursday, May 16, 2024 Fresno – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Los Angeles (LAX) – Tuesday, Sunday, May 12, 2024 Los Angeles (Downtown) – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Oakland – Monday, May 13, 2024 Riverside – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Sacramento – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 San Diego – Thursday, May 16, 2024 Stanford – Sunday, May 12, 2024

Colorado Denver (Tech Center) – Sunday, May 12, 2024 Denver (City Park) – Monday, May 13, 2024

District of Columbia Washington – Thursday, May 16, 2024

Florida Miami – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Orlando – Sunday, May 12, 2024 Tampa – Monday, May 13, 2024

Georgia Atlanta – Sunday, May 12, 2024

Maryland Baltimore – Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Missouri St. Louis – Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Nevada Las Vegas – Wednesday, May 15, 2024

New Jersey Livingston – Monday, May 13, 2024

New York New York – Sunday, May 12, 2024

Ohio Cincinnati – Monday, May 13, 2024

Pennsylvania Philadelphia – Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Puerto Rico San Juan – Thursday, May 16, 2024

Tennessee Memphis – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Nashville – Thursday, May 16, 2024

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS All virtual programs are listed in Eastern Daylight Time.

Sunday, May 19, 2024 5:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Monday, May 20, 2024 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Admissions officers from Duke and other universities will host joint public information sessions this spring, open to all prospective undergraduates and families interested in attending. Programs will include brief presentations about the institutions’ undergraduate programs and will provide an overview of admissions and financial aid policies and procedures. Admissions officers will be available to answer specific questions at the end of each program.

Admissions officers from Brown, Duke, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania will host a public information session at Uruguayan American School.

Montevideo, Uruguay Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Admissions officers from Brown, Duke, Georgetown, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania will host public information sessions in South America.

Bogotá, Colombia Monday, May 6, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Lima, Peru Tuesday, May 7 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

São Paulo, Brazil Thursday, May 9 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Friday, May 10 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Buenos Aires, Argentina Monday, May 13 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Admissions officers from Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt will host public information sessions in May in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK.

Zurich, Switzerland Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 PM until 7:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Munich, Germany Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:30 – 7:00 PM p.m. REGISTER HERE

Birmingham, UK Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Manchester, UK Friday, May 10, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

PRATT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students. Reservations required.

CONNECT WITH FACULTY

If you would like to speak with a faculty member in a particular department or program, we encourage you to reach out directly to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the department(s) or program(s) of interest to you.

For majors/programs in Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, click here .

For the Pratt School of Engineering, click here .

RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)

Duke provides Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for interested students, all of which offer the possibility of financial aid. Representatives from each division are available to answer specific questions.

Air Force (AFROTC) Recruiting Officer: Prof. Ryan Allen 919-660-1869

Army (AROTC) Recruiting Officer: Jeff Daye 919-660-3091

Navy/Marine Corps (NROTC) Recruiting Officer: LT Webb Pierson 919-660-3708

OTHER TOURS

The following options are available when Duke’s campus is open to visitors.

Duke Kunshan University

Did you know Duke has launched a joint-venture university in China, where you could earn a Duke degree while studying internationally ? Request an add-on visit to the DKU Admissions House while at Duke or attend one of our weekly info sessions to learn more about DKU.

Nasher Museum of Art

Check out the collection’s rotating exhibitions and permanent installations. Plan your visit with the self-guided tour map.

Duke Chapel

A new 360-degree virtual tour presents the sights and sounds of Duke Chapel with highlights and anecdotes from the building’s history.

Cameron Indoor Stadium

Discover the Duke Basketball Museum & Duke Athletics Hall of Fame, located adjacent to Cameron in the Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center.

Tours of the Duke University Marine Laboratory , located about 180 miles east of Duke’s main campus, are available to high school or college-aged students who are interested in enrolling. To schedule a tour, please complete this Tour Request Survey  and a staff member will connect with you to schedule via email. Prospective Tours are generally available Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

The Lemur Center

Visit Duke’s internationally acclaimed Lemur Center to acquaint yourself with more than 200 animals across 14 species housed at the noninvasive research facility.

JOIN US IN DURHAM, NC!

Make duke yours, visit virtually.

Not seeing Duke in person doesn’t mean you can’t experience everything that makes Duke an amazing place to learn, explore, live, and connect. We hope you’ll join us for some or all of our virtual programs.

For help deciding what options are best for you, click below or check out our guide here .

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

Hosted by a Duke admissions officer, information sessions introduce you to Duke University. Learn about our academic choices, signature programs, and community experience.

45 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration Required

REGISTER NOW

If you’re unable to join us live, view a recorded session with admissions officer Milan Hamilton ’20 here:

ADMISSION & FINANCIAL AID AT DUKE

Want to hear more about applying, how Duke admissions officers evaluate applications, and what we look for when reviewing applications? Join us to get all the details!

45 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration required

DUKE FINANCIAL AID 101

College is a significant expense, but we’re committed to making a Duke education affordable for as many students as possible. Join Duke Financial Support Officers to learn about our financial aid policies and how to apply.

If you aren’t able to join us live, you can view a recorded session with Nicole Knight from Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support here:

VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR

Virtual tours offer an opportunity to visit campus from the comfort of your own home. Current student ambassadors guide you through popular spots on campus.

60 minutes; Live; Year-round; Registration required

If you aren’t able to join us live,  VIEW ONE OF OUR RECORDED TOURS .

VIRTUAL PRATT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TOUR

Interested in engineering? Join current students to explore Pratt’s newest facilities and get information on various opportunities available to engineering students.

60 minutes; Live; Registration required

BLUE DEVIL CHATS

These hour-long programs provide the opportunity to hear from current students about what it’s like to be a Blue Devil and engage with live Q&A. Blue Devil Chats serve as a casual way to connect with Duke students from a variety of backgrounds and interests to help you gain insight into the Duke experience.

More information to come.

COMMUNITY PANELS

Moderated by our admissions staff, Duke Community Panels are 75-minutes long and bring together current students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff from across the Duke community to share their personal experiences, stories, and connections to Duke. This is your opportunity to learn more about why Duke is such an extraordinary place.

Information Session (English)

Hosted by a Duke admissions officer, our information session introduces you to Duke University. Learn about our academic choices, signature programs, and community experience.

30 minutes; Recorded; View anytime

Sesión de Información en Español

Presentado por un oficial de admisiones de Duke, nuestra sesión informativa le presenta Duke University.

18 minutos; Ver en cualquier momento

Financial Aid 101

60 minutes; Recorded; View anytime

West Campus Tour

Duke’s Gothic West Campus is central to the Duke experience. It’s home to many academic departments, residential quads for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Duke’s professional schools, Duke Chapel, our main library, and major athletic facilities.

5 minutes; Recorded; View anytime

East Campus Tour

At Duke, all first-year undergraduates live together on East Campus, a housing community designed to support the needs and interests of students who are new to college life. On East Campus, students quickly meet classmates from diverse backgrounds and start building life-long friendships.

Virtual Reality Campus Tour

Get a feel for the student experience through our recorded virtual reality tour. The tour explores Duke’s campus highlights as well as residence halls, libraries, and dining locations. START THE TOUR

Join Us Virtually!

When Duke was founded in 1924, the construction of its campus was the single largest Depression-era project in the United States. Today, the Georgian East Campus and neo-Gothic West Campus serve as the core of Duke’s sprawling campus. With more than 250 buildings situated on 8,600+ acres of land, 7,044 of which are forest, you will immediately feel immersed in a “Gothic Wonderland.”

BALDWIN AUDITORIUM

Built in 1927, designed by Duke’s founding architect Julian Abele and situated on East Campus, Baldwin Auditorium serves as one of the university’s core venues in which leading classical soloists and ensembles, vocal ensembles, and jazz ensembles perform.

Built in 1932 at the center of West Campus, Duke Chapel, with its 210-foot tower and a 50-bell carillon, is the architectural symbol of the university.

PERKINS LIBRARY

Perkins Library, together with Duke’s other libraries, comprises one of the nation’s top 10 private research library systems. The libraries’ services and resources include more than six million volumes, more than 20 million manuscripts, more than two million electronic resources, 100,000+ items in digital collections, and tens of thousands of films and videos.

FITZPATRICK CENTER

This 322,000-square-foot collaborative research center brings together faculty in four research initiatives: biology, photonics, materials, and integrated sensors. The $97 million facility also expands the Pratt School of Engineering’s partnership with the School of Medicine by providing laboratories for collaborative research in healthcare, genomics, and biotechnology.

CAMERON INDOOR STADIUM

The crown jewel of college basketball, Cameron Indoor boasts intimate seating arrangements for more than 9,000 fans, including bleacher-style seats alongside the court reserved for students (nicknamed the Cameron Crazies).

Baldwin Auditorium

Perkins Library

Fitzpatrick Center

Cameron Indoor Stadium Information

Duke played its first-ever intercollegiate basketball game in 1906, the Blue Devils took the court in a new arena. The Ark was formally known as the Angier Duke Gymnasium. It is located on the site where Duke’s present-day East Campus is. The stadium hosted Durham, North Carolina’s inaugural college hoops matchup as the Blue Devils lost to Wake Forest College 24-10.

In 1935, basketball coach Eddie Cameron drew up plans for a new stadium two miles west of The Ark. The stadium was designed by Julian Abele. While, the architectural firm that built the Palestra was brought in to build the new stadium. At the time, it was the largest gymnasium in the country south of the Palestra at the University of Pennsylvania. The brand-new 9,500-seat venue cost $400,000 at the time and was dedicated on January 6, 1940 as Duke Indoor Stadium. It eventually became one of the most hallowed arenas in all of basketball. Currently, the official seating capacity is at 9,314.

On January 22, 1972, the stadium had a name change and was named Cameron Indoor Stadium. Its name change was to honor Eddie Cameron, who served at Duke as men’s basketball coach from 1928 to 1942, football coach from 1942 to 1945, and athletic director from 1951 to 1972. The facility is the primary indoor athletic venue for the Duke Blue Devils. It further serves as the home court for Duke men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball.

Additionally, the first nationally televised game took place on January 28, 1979 against Marquette. The game was broadcast by NBC and Duke won by a score of 69–64. Regionally televised games in the Atlantic Coast Conference only begun in the late 1950s.

The stadium was first renovated in 1987–1988. Renovations included the removal of the standing room areas, installation of an electronic scoreboard and display over center court, wood paneling, brass railings and student seats. However, it brought the capacity to 9,314, though now there is sufficient standing room to ensure 10,000 could fit. For high profile games, students are known to pack in as many as 1,600 into the student sections despite being designed for a maximum of 1,100.

Prior to the 2002–2003 basketball season, air conditioners were installed in Cameron as a response to health and odor concerns for players and fans alike. Where else, before the 2008–09 season, a new video scoreboard replaced the electronic board over center court. And, prior to the 2009–10 season, more changes were made, including installing LED ribbon boards to the front of the press table and painting the upper seats Duke blue.

One can hear the “Cameron Crazies” supporting the Duke team with loud cheering from miles away. Their noise level was recorded as high as 121.3 dB, which is louder than a power saw at 3 feet or a jackhammer.

If that does not impress you on how passionate Duke fans are. This piece of information will convince you. Students reside in tents for months in an area outside of Cameron known as “Krzyzewskiville” for access to major games, including those against the University of North Carolina, . The hardwood floor was dedicated and renamed Coach K Court in November 2000. “The most important thing for me is being in this gym,” Krzyzewski said after winning his 1,000th game at Duke in November, 2017. “It’s an amazing thing when you have great moments individually, but when you can share great moments is the best.”

Cameron Indoor Stadium was originally the largest indoor arena in the South but, today, it is one of the smallest in the nation. Nevertheless, sellout crowds, top 25 rankings, and championships of every variety have become the norm for the stadium. Additionally, the “creative harassment” of student spectators has given Duke the honor of being known as “one of the toughest road games in the USA,” according to USA Today and any visiting team that has ever played in Cameron. In its June 7, 1999, issue, Sports Illustrated rated Cameron Indoor Stadium fourth on a list of the top 20 sporting venues in the world in the 20th Century. It was ranked ahead of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and Pebble Beach Golf Club.

The Blue Devils have had an amazing amount of success in Cameron, winning over 80 percent of their games all-time. In 1999-2000, Duke established both the Atlantic Coast Conference and school record by extending its home winning streak to 46 games.

By 2018, the Duke men’s basketball team has an all-time record in Cameron of 847-157 for an .844 win percentage. The 627 wins is the most in the ACC and the fifth-highest total in the country on a current home court. Also, under Coach K, the winning percentage increased to .887 with a 489-62 record.

Despite the changes that have taken place, Cameron Indoor Stadium has remained very much the same over the last 70 plus years. Its most enduring character remains in the spirit of the Duke team and its fans.

For more information on the Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University please read these additional pages:

Cameron Indoor Stadium Parking : Read about parking options and rules at the Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Ticket Policies : Read about our ticket guarantee and refund policies.

Cameron Indoor Stadium Seating Chart : View the venue seating chart for most major events.

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Cameron Indoor Stadium

By Edward de la Fuente

Our guide to Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Duke Blue Devils, includes information on events, tickets, parking, nearby hotels and restaurants, seating capacity and more. Read on to find out how to get the most out of your gameday experience.

If you’re a college basketball fan, you almost certainly have Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on your list of places to visit.

And why not? The history of Duke’s storied men’s basketball program is an allure in itself. Even though the architect of all that glory, coach Mike Krzyzewski, is now retired, the Blue Devils continue to be one of the sport’s blue blood programs and promises to be elite for the foreseeable future.

Coach K is honored with his name on the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium, which offers an intimate seating capacity, a close-knit on-campus feel and an atmosphere that exemplifies what college hoops is all about.

Duke’s women’s basketball program is not that far behind, and enjoys similar student body and community support.

Plus, a visit to Cameron means heading to Durham, one of the three “college town” areas that make up North Carolina’s Research Triangle. And stepping on the Duke campus can be a treat in and of itself.

Looking for Cameron Indoor Stadium event tickets? Search events on Ticketmaster .

Getting to Cameron Indoor Stadium

If you’ve never been to the Raleigh/Durham region, think of the three college cities — Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill — as points on a pyramid. Durham is the top point, and while it’s a pretty large city by itself (big enough to host a Triple-A baseball team) Duke University is a large presence.

Visitors to the area who arrive via Raleigh/Durham International Airport have a drive of about 15 miles to Durham and the Duke campus. From the airport grounds, head west on Interstate 40, then north on Interstate 885 before following North Carolina state route 147 toward Duke.

The Blue Devils’ sports facilities occupy the southern part of Duke’s sprawling campus. Cameron Indoor Stadium is nestled amid several larger facilities, including the football team’s Wallace Wade Stadium and the Jack Coombs baseball field.

On basketball game days at Cameron Indoor Stadium, there will be plenty of signs and traffic cops guiding fans toward the proper parking areas.

The Research Triangle doesn’t have much in the way of public transportation, and thus if you’re looking to attend a Duke basketball game and don’t have a car, you’ll have to rely on rideshare services.

The designated gameday rideshare dropoff/pickup spot is in the parking lot at the corner of Union Street and Towerview Road, across from the Duke Student Wellness Center and a short walk north of Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Parking at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Several on-campus parking lots and structures are utilized for Duke basketball games at Cameron Indoor Stadium. For general parking, most options can be found north of the arena and are accessible by taking Erwin Road, turning onto Research Drive or LaSalle Street and getting onto Circuit Road.

General parking rates begin at $25 and can be purchased in advance on Duke’s website (note: it requires creating an account).

Follow the link to find a map for men’s basketball parking and traffic patterns.

For women’s basketball games at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Science Drive Garage along Cameron Drive is the primary parking spot for fans. Parking is free.

Durham hotels near Cameron Indoor Stadium

• JB Duke Hotel – 0.2 miles away • Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club – 0.4 miles away • AC Hotel by Marriott Durham – 0.8 miles away Search for more Durham hotels on Booking.com .

Map of the Duke campus and Durham

Things to do around cameron indoor stadium.

With Cameron Indoor Stadium situated deep within Duke’s campus grounds, there won’t be much to do in the immediate vicinity, but that’s OK.

For nearby restaurants, do what the Dookies do and head over to the typical student hangouts. Erwin Street, which serves as something of a dividing line between the campus and student residences, boasts a row of eateries that typically bustle with student activity.

Or, depending on what time of day the event at Cameron Indoor Stadium is, on-campus eateries are an option. Visit The Plaza on the center of campus, north of Towerview Road, for a cluster of food purveyors as well as the university bookstore.

Farther away, 9th Street is a popular off-campus stomping ground for many Duke students. The corridor is located on the other side of State Route 147, about 1 1/2 miles away from Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Though frequented more by the general Durham community rather than the Duke student population, the shopping district along Durham-Chapel Hill Road about three miles south of campus offers numerous restaurants, many of the chain variety.

As the name suggests, the main road is a major connector between the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill, home of Duke’s archrival, the University of North Carolina. The two campus are separated by just 11 miles.

For more on visiting Durham, check out our Raleigh/Durham sports travel guide .

Durham restaurants near the arena

• Namu Restaurant & Coffee Bar – Asian, 0.4 miles away • Pomegranate Kitchen – Persian, 0.4 miles away • Bob Evans – American, 0.4 miles away Search for more Durham restaurants on Tripadvisor .

Watching a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Put Cameron Indoor Stadium just about anywhere else, and it will look and feel like any ol’ midsize-capacity, historic college basketball gym. It’s the success of the Duke men’s basketball program over the last four decades — and the fact that its home arena hasn’t grown much despite the consistently growing demand — that makes Cameron a special place to visit.

Even after Coach K’s retirement, the “Cameron Crazies” — the Duke students that fill up the student seating sections — still line up outside Cameron Indoor Stadium hours before tipoff, and sometimes days in advance if the game is big enough, to secure their places inside.

Like many other buildings on Duke’s campus, Cameron Indoor Stadium’s exterior is done in the English Gothic style, and walking up to its main entrance invokes the feeling of approaching a small castle.

Fans enter one of four arched doorways into a small atrium, where athletic department and sponsorship tables are typically set up, but the back walls are full of displays to Duke basketball’s storied history — including pieces of Final Four floors and other artifacts from championship seasons.

If you’d like a deeper dive into the program’s history, the Duke Basketball Museum is located at the back side of Cameron Indoor Stadium. The museum is free to visitors and typically open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with adjusted hours if there is a football or men’s basketball game taking place. Visit the museum’s website for information on hours on the day you plan to visit.

As for gamedays, Cameron Indoor Stadium’s seating setup is pretty basic — after all, a 9,000-capacity venue doesn’t demand anything intricate.

Sections 17-20, are accessed by walking in at floor level, and are mainly reserved for students, the Duke band and important people to the program. Meanwhile, Sections 1-16 surround the gym and require fans to walk up staircases, some fairly narrow, to reach their seats.

Once you’re in your seat, the quaintness of Cameron Indoor Stadium’s atmosphere really hits you, and it’s quite unique for a major college basketball program. The overhead videoboard is modern but small, while the baskets extend from the ceiling instead of being mounted on stanchions on the floor.

The number of banners — both to commemorate championships and great players — fill up the rafters and are a testament to both Duke basketball’s rich history and the small size of the arena.

Food and drink at Cameron Indoor Stadium

At a college facility, not to mention one with as small a capacity as Cameron Indoor Stadium, you might not expect the food selection to be anything special. However, there are a few pleasant surprises.

The North Carolina fast food chain Bojangles has a presence at Cameron, with several booths offering chicken tenders and sandwiches. Carolina BBQ sandwiches are also available at Hog Heaven stands. These stands, and other selections such as pimiento cheese sandwiches, can be found in the Hall of Honor, an atrium adjacent to sections 13-16.

The usual sporting-event staples, like hamburgers, hot dogs, peanuts and popcorn, can be purchased at numerous food windows along the upper concourse.

Original publish date: November 5, 2023

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Is there a way to get a tour of the basketball stadium?

Unfortunately Cameron Indoor Stadium has become quite famous due to the frequency of games broadcast on TV and streaming and many people want to see inside even when no event is happening. In recent years it has been locked and you may be able to get into one of the front doors but only see some of the new exhibits that are in the old original small lobby. There is then a new wall and new inside doors that are locked. Thus, the days of being able to simply walk into CIS and look around seem to be pretty much over. I was there one week ago from tonight for a game and once in the place is pretty free wheeling still, but it is not open to simply walk through. It was at one time common, especially on football Saturdays to just walk right on it, even sit for a while, etc. It appears to be the price of fame that access is very limited now. Women’s basketball and volleyball games are held in CIS and are very affordable or even free, you may want to look at the athletics site and attend an event other than men’s basketball and enjoy the old but somewhat magical experience of Cameron. Getting tickets to men’s basketball is not easy and can be very expensive. It is worth it if you love college basketball to maybe splurge on tickets thru a third party broker. It can get very loud for certain games like UNC, NC State, Virginia and Florida State if you are sensitive to loud noise, to the point where your ears can actually “ring” a bit, but not so much for many other games. Hope this helps.

I would try and specify this when making arrangements for your official tour. If you have a potential student for the team, I am sure they will want him to meet the coaches and see the stadium. We did not see it while visiting.

you can get into Cameron during business hours and look around. As far as I know there are no formal tours. Grab a student and ask them to help. They will be camped out in K-ville just outside Cameron.

When we were there as part of a regular student visit, the answer was “no”. So if they offer something you’d have to contact the admissions office or athletic office. No if you have a perspective student who might make the team...I’m sure it’s a different story!

Not an official tour but you can walk around during normal business hours weekdays.

When you make arrangements to tour or visit the campus make sure you let them know this.

When you come for a tour or visit make the arrangements at that time.

i honestly have no idea about an answer to this. Sorry that i cannot help you more. Bonnie

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‘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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Visiting Duke University: A Perfect Day Trip

By: Author Kim

Posted on March 10, 2023

A day trip to visit Duke University’s campus in Durham, NC is a budget-friendly way to enjoy stunning architecture and historical sites that are iconic in North Carolina.

When we were planning a visit to Duke University’s gardens, we had so many questions about visiting the campus as a guest. Could you visit Duke without being a student? Was there any place to eat on campus as a visitor? Was everything on campus within walking distance or would we need to keep changing our parking spaces?

Here are all the answers to planning a campus visit to Duke University, whether as a prospective student or a curious visitor.

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Helpful Tips for Planning a Visit

Keep these helpful tips in mind when planning your itinerary:

• Most of the things to do on this list are free admission, except for the lemur encounter and dining.
• Parking is not free on the campus. You will need to pay metered parking.
• Always check the Duke University website for information about game days or special events, such as graduation, that could impact operating hours of any of these things to do.

Can I Walk Around Duke University Campus?

Yes, you can walk around Duke University as a visitor. The public is allowed to visit Duke at any time of the year.

How Long Does It Take to Walk Around Campus?

There is a lot to do at Duke University as a visitor, but you can probably do it all within 3-4 hours.

If you take a guided tour or enjoy the lemur experience (yes, lemurs!), then you will need to allow more time.

Visiting Duke University is the perfect half-day trip from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or Greensboro.

How to Get Around on Campus

While Duke University has a sprawling campus, with two separate areas known as West Campus and East Campus, it does not take long to walk among the points of interest for guests.

Everything that you would want to see as a visitor to Duke’s campus is within a very walkable area.

If you have no mobility issues, we suggest parking in one spot and walking to each destination.

For those unable to walk distances, there is parking located near all of the points of interest.

The Duke University public transportation is also available to visitors, as well. These are buses that transport students across campus, and are available for the public, too.

Visitor Center

You can start your day at Duke University at the Karsh Alumni and Visitor Center . The relatively new welcome center was opened in 2019.

The stunning building has architectural details that mimic the rest of the distinctive architecture you will find on campus.

This is where you will meet for guided tours.

Anyone can join a Duke University tour. While the emphasis on the tour will be about academics and lean more towards prospective students, everyone is welcome to sign up. The tours are 1 hour and 15 minutes long.

Duke University tours book up well in advance! If you are planning a visit, be sure to sign up for your tour and reserve a spot beforehand. You can always ask at the Visitor Center if there are any openings for the day if you are a last minute visitor, though.

If you would like a map, a sticker saying that you visited Duke or to ask questions about the campus, this is where to go.

Inside are some tables and chairs, a charging station, a very small snack area for purchasing snacks, and an 8-foot touchscreen wall display where you can learn more about Duke’s notable alumni, history and athletics.

Quite honestly, I found that visiting the Visitor Center was a waste of time and parking fees. While the structure is nice, so are a lot of other buildings on campus. We were hoping for something more, maybe a small museum of artifacts or memorabilia, historical photos….something. What we walked away saying was that the building looks like it was built more for a function space and happens to have some maps and an interactive wall.

Duke Chapel

Can you go inside the Duke Chapel? Yes, you can, and you are encouraged to do so!

Visiting the Duke Chapel was the highlight of our campus tour. If possible, you really must spend some time exploring the interior of this iconic building at the University.

The exterior of the Neo-Gothic-inspired chapel reminds us of historic chapels we have visited throughout Europe. (And we’ve been to a LOT of chapels in Europe!)

Inside, you will be dwarfed by the soaring ceilings and two levels of 77 vibrant stained glass windows telling the stories of the Bible.

There are two organs inside the chapel. A special treat is to visit the chapel while there is an organ rehearsal or recital. You can find an event schedule online, or ask the docent sitting at the desk to the right when you walk in when there is expected to be organ music.

When we went, we happened to start talking to a docent that gave us an impromptu tour that was fascinating. While looking at the chapel from the inside is stunning, the history and unusual facts that you learn during a guided tour make your visit even more memorable.

Such as the fact that the builder of the stained glass windows, who didn’t like doing stained glass for churches, signed his name in the Noah stained glass and was subsequently fired.

Be sure to pick up a map at the front of the chapel for a detailed guide on the windows and interesting facts.

The closest public parking is the Bryan Center Parking Garage.

Be sure to look at the events listing page online before visiting to make sure that the Duke Chapel is open for visitors.

In general, the Duke Chapel is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. University Worship is at 11 a.m. on Sundays, with Choral Evensong at 4 p.m. on Sundays.

The 50-bell Carillon plays at 5 p.m. on weekdays and before and after Sunday service.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

The Sarah P. Duke Gardens is considered one of the best public gardens on the East coast. There are four distinct garden areas within the 55-acre gardens:

• Doris Duke Center and Gardens
• Historic Gardens
• H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants
• W.L. Culberson Asiatic Arboretum

The gardens are open from 8 a.m. to dusk every day. Dog walking is only allowed before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Enjoy free admission to the gardens.

The paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Restrooms are available in three areas of the gardens. The bathrooms at the W.L. Culberson Asiatic Arboretum are my favorite for their design style.

A cafe is available from Spring to November and serves lunch and ice cream.

Nasher Museum of Art

This contemporary art museum has a focus on works by artists of African descent. The artwork is bold and conversation-starting.

Enjoy free admission to the Nasher Museum of Art .

It is a very short walk from the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Just go out the main entrance of the gardens, turn right and walk down the sidewalk to the traffic light. At the traffic light, cross the streets and the art museum is located to your right.

A cafe and small bookstore are inside the very modern and spacious building.

University Store

The main University Store is located at Bryan University Center, close to the Duke Chapel.

This two-story gift shop and bookstore has everything you might ever need with the Duke logo on it!

There is so much stuff to buy in this store. Be sure to look downstairs where you will find a Clearance section.

Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Fame

Located adjacent to the famed Cameron Indoor Stadium where the famed Duke men’s basketball program has games, the Duke Basketball Museum is a fun destination even if you don’t know much about the University’s sports.

We walked around and around this building before we finally found the door! Ha ha! So don’t look for a very celebrated entrance. In fact, we entered the building and wondered if we were supposed to be there.

Once inside, you will be mesmerized by the wealth of sports memorabilia and game videos playing.

You will enjoy display cases showcasing the highlights of the Duke University athletic system, with a big emphasis on the men’s basketball program and Coach Krzyzewski.

The Museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m .with free admission.

On football game days, the hours are different, so be sure to check the website.

Duke Lemur Center

Surprisingly, the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar is found at Duke University! Strange, but true.

The non-invasive research center conducts research and conservation initiatives.

Visitors can explore the Duke Lemur Center, but only with an advance reservation. Visits can only be conducted in warm weather, which means tours are generally available from late Spring to October.

Where to Eat

There are a variety of places to eat on the Duke University campus. There are also a lot of great places just a 10 minute ride off of campus, too.

Below are some of our favorite choices for where to eat at Duke University.

Terrace Cafe

Enjoy a lovely meal while strolling the Sarah P. Duke Gardens when you have lunch at the Terrace Cafe .

This cafe features menu items from The Picnic Basket catering, including sandwiches, salads and gluten-free items.

Terrace Cafe is closed from mid-November to sometime in early Spring. During our visit in early March, the weather was beautiful but the cafe hadn’t opened yet. Be sure to check Duke University dining website for details on hours if you are visiting in the off-season.

Nasher Museum of Art Cafe

Fresh and local-ingredients salads, sandwiches and shareables can be found on the menu here. Items such as Lemon Linguine, Cobb salad and Braise Short Rib are among the popular dishes. You can enjoy beer, wine or cocktails, as well.

Enjoy a lovely meal on the outside patio at the art museum. There are 125-seats both indoors and outdoors which overlooks the garden and the Claes Oldenburg and Coos van Brugge “Corridor Pin” sculpture.

We suggest dining outside if the weather is nice because the indoor dining can get quite noisy.

The cafe is open very limited hours for lunch and brunch, so be sure to check their website . Dinner is only served on Thursday nights. The cafe is closed on Mondays.

You can make a reservation through OpenTable for the cafe.

Bryan University Center

You can find quick-service food at the Bryan University Center where the University Bookstore is.

Fairview Dining Room or Bull Durham Bar

Located at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club on campus, the popular Fairview Dining Room is a four diamond, four-star restaurant. Afternoon Tea is served at the Inn, or you could enjoy a lighter bite and cocktails in the Bull Durham Bar.

You will need to pay to park wherever you go. Parking is $2 per hour.

There is convenient parking at the Sarah Duke Gardens in two different sections. There is an overflow parking lot just a short walk from the main entrance, as well.

Nasher Art Museum has their own parking lot.

The Visitor Center has parking in front of the building. Apparently the dirt parking lot across from the building offers free parking to guests (according to the student representative that we spoke to at the Visitor Center), however we saw that the parking lot had a Green Zone Permit sign. So I’m not sure about that.

If you park at the Bryan Center Parking Garage, it is right near the bookstore, which is just behind the chapel.

Where to Stay When Visiting Duke University

If you are staying overnight while doing a campus tour, there are plenty of places to stay close to the University campus.

For big spenders and those that want a luxurious overnight stay, there are two hotels on campus located in the same area across from each other.

• JB Duke Hotel is located on campus and offers complimentary transportation to Duke University Medical Center. You will find a restaurant and bar at the contemporary hotel, with free parking in the Science Drive Garage.
• Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club is definitely more luxurious and elegant. It is also a mile from the Duke University Medical Center, with complimentary transportation included. This is where you will find the famed Fairview Dining Room, the Bull Durham Bar and can enjoy afternoon high tea. As well as the 18-hole Duke University Golf Club.

Need something a little less pricey?

There are plenty of hotel brands located 10 minutes or less from the campus. Including many different Hilton and Marriott properties.

A Best Western located near campus was the least expensive lodging we found.

We stayed at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill just a 12 minute drive from the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. This location was in between a Comfort Inn and a Staybridge Suites, with a Springhill Suites and a Home2 Suites by Hilton very close by.

There was a free breakfast and a manager’s reception at night with enough food to make a light dinner. This was included in the price.

The location is surrounded by plenty of restaurants and shopping. You can easily walk to the restaurants.

A day trip to Duke University is a wonderful way to spend the day and learn more about one of the most famous educational institutions in North Carolina. Even if you root for the Tar Heels, you have got to admit that visiting Duke University’s campus offers a fun array of destinations to enjoy and explore.

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It’s time to add items to your Duke Bucket List.

Whether you are a Duke employee, student or first-time campus visitor, there are unique Duke experiences that can’t be missed, such as enjoying the island scenery at the Duke Marine Lab, exploring historic Cameron Indoor Stadium or visiting the top of Duke Chapel for a beautiful view.

Here are 12 places or ways to fully experience Duke:

Watch the Sun Come Up at Duke Gardens

All around the periphery of Sarah P. Duke Gardens, tall trees can block out the rising morning sun. But enter the gardens  from the visitor parking lots and head down the main entrance walkway and you’ll find a perfect spot to catch the sun’s rays when the Gardens open at 8 a.m. At the end of the path, at the Roney Fountain, a large crane sits atop the structure, spitting water into the air.

The light reflects off every drop, creating a shimmering reflection spotted from yards away. Grab a seat at the fountain’s edge or on a nearby bench and relax.

This is one of the best spots to catch a sunrise on campus.

Take a Duke Class at a Discount

Enroll in an art history, ethics or women’s studies class at Duke through the Duke Special Employee Tuition Rate Program, which is managed by Continuing Studies. Eligible Duke employees who work at least 20 hours per week can save on most undergraduate courses for credit or personal enrichment.

Julianne Bartlett, the Ph.D. Program assistant for Duke Economics, is auditing her first Duke class, Korean 101, through the program . She writes short stories in her spare time and hopes to write a novel using information she learns about Korean culture.

“I have a life outside of Duke, and it kind of helps me feel like I’m something other than just an employee here,” Bartlett said about taking a Duke course. “It’s good for my self-esteem and it’s good for my identity.”

Cheer at Cameron Indoor Stadium and Athletics Hall of Fame

Duke’s famed basketball stadium is a must see for anyone who cares to check out one of the most famed athletic arenas in the country.

Whether attending a game or not, all sports fans should take time to see the history of campus sports at the Duke Basketball Museum and Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The museum and Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams, including five special displays for each of the Duke men’s basketball team’s NCAA championships.

Establish Roots at Duke Campus Farm

Help rainbow chard, radishes and potatoes thrive by volunteering at Duke Campus Farm.

Every Thursday and Sunday, pending the weather, Campus Farm employees hold workdays for Duke community members and the public. From 3 to 5 p.m. both days at 4934 Friends School Road in Durham, volunteers help plant, harvest, pull weeds and work on small construction projects. Volunteers are asked to wear close-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Check the farm’s Facebook page for any updates regarding the volunteering schedule.

Get face-to-face with Lemurs

Established in 1966, the Duke Lemur Center is home to six prosimian species and 15 different endangered lemur species, including Bonita, left, a baby mongoose lemur, and Murphy, right, a blue-eyed black baby lemur born this summer.

Located about two miles northwest of West Campus on the edge of Duke Forest, the Lemur Center has become a favorite stop for animal lovers with a selection of tour options to get up close to lemurs.

The basic “Lemurs Live!” tour is a discounted $10 per ticket for employees, but there are more in-depth options for $75 and $95, where visitors can come face-to-face with lemurs. It’s an educational experience unlike anything a zoo could offer.

Ascend to the Top of the Chapel

Get a breathtaking 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham by taking the hidden stairs to the top of Duke Chapel.

The Chapel “ Tower Climb ” is restricted to groups directly affiliated with the university and must be sponsored by one full-time Duke faculty or staff member. Schedule a climb by sending email to [email protected] . Include “Tower Climb” in the subject line.

Visit Duke Hospital’s Helicopter and Helipad

Whenever you see the Duke Life Flight helicopter take off from one of Duke Hospital’s two rooftop helipads, there are two nurses and a pilot on board who are responding to a patient in need.

Duke employees can find out more about Life Flight air transport operations by arranging a free tour to see the Eurocopter EC145 up close and walk on the helipad.

Contact the Duke Life Flight administrative staff at  1-800-362-5433 to arrange a tour. Groups can also arrange to see Life Flight’s critical care ambulance fleet.

Technology Engagement Center

2D printing is so last year.

Anyone from the Duke community can use campus’ newest high-tech hub where 55 3D printers can spit out just about anything, from a whirling gyro sphere toy to shoes.

There’s also laser cutters and computer controlled cutting machines for wood, plastic and other materials that allow for careful and delicate creations to hang on walls or keep at your desk.

Located in the first floor of the Telecommunications Building, the center is the ideal way to see how Duke advances technology and learning for employees and students. Plus, how often do you get the chance to print a 6-inch tall statue of the Blue Devil?

Explore Nature in Duke Forest

Take a stroll or run through Duke Forest , which is managed by the university and comprised of 7,052 acres spread across three counties. Visitors can also bike and horseback ride on forest roads, rent a picnic shelter , or fish with a valid North Carolina fishing license.

“The Duke Forest offers numerous benefits to the Duke and public communities,” said Sara DiBacco Childs, Duke Forest’s director. “Its value lies in its use as a teaching and research asset, but it also provides a wonderful opportunity for reconnecting with nature, for enjoying the beauty and renewal one can only find in a natural setting.”

Due to the start of Duke Forest’s deer herd reduction program in late September, some of the forest trails will be closed to the public on weekdays through Dec. 16. Check the schedule for details.

Discuss Art with a Guide

The next time you visit the Nasher Museum of Art, examine artwork with a gallery guide.

The Nasher offers Highlights Tours, in which gallery guides talk about particular pieces of artwork around a weekly theme. There are also Slow Art Tours, in which visitors examine one piece of art for about a half-hour.

Both tours are free with admission, and admission is already free for Duke employees who show a valid Duke ID.

“Being able to come on the tour with the guide can give a visitor an overarching view of the exhibition and a chance to look at five or six works in depth, have some of their questions answered, and maybe be a little more prepared on that visit or another visit to explore independently,” said Jessica Ruhle, manager of public education for the Nasher Museum of Art.

View upcoming Highlights Tours and Slow Art Tours on the Nasher calendar to plan your visit.

See a sunset at Duke Marine Lab

Located 180 miles southeast of Durham, the Duke Marine Lab on Pivers Island is worth the drive to get a sense of the cutting-edge education and research that takes place on the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Guided tours of the Duke Marine Lab are restricted to prospective students, but faculty and staff are free to visit the campus , see the facility and browse the island to enjoy waterfront views.

“Looking south you’ll see the open ocean and the Beaufort Inlet and east is picturesque downtown Beaufort and Carrot Island, complete with wild ponies,” said Katie Wood, senior program coordinator for undergraduate & Marine Lab programs. “We have the best sunsets.”

Gaze at Stars and Planets

Explore the night sky by peering at asteroids, the moon’s craters and star clusters through Meade LX200GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.

The Duke Teaching Observatory, located in Duke Forest along Cornwallis Road, holds free stargazing events every semester that are open to the Duke community and the public. The next meetup is Nov. 4, but check the website and Facebook page for the complete schedule and for cancellations due to cloud cover or inclement weather.

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Hey Cameron Crazies!

In an effort to minimize the number of scams and fake accounts that reach the graduate student ticket exchange forum in GroupMe, we’re transitioning groups to use GroupMe’s Campus Connect feature. This transition will take place immediately with the old GroupMe exchange officially closing on Sunday, November 12th. 

With Campus Connect, only users with a verified @duke.edu email address will be able to discover the group. First, to validate your GroupMe account with Duke, follow the instructions here . 

Once your GroupMe account is validated and you have access to the Duke community, choose View all groups and then manually search for the new ticket exchange titled Grad Ticket Exchange ‘23-’24 (MBB) . 

As a reminder of general ticket exchange rules: 

Tickets may be transferred for no more than $15. If there is evidence that you have sold tickets for more than $15, you will be banned from future Duke Athletics events. 

Tickets may only be used by active Duke graduate and professional students.

Guest tickets are non-transferrable. 

Even with the security of this new group, we strongly encourage buyer payment *after* receiving the seller’s ticket.

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Join us in Krzyzewskiville on Saturday, October 7th (Campout Saturday) for the 2023 Dribble for Victory over Cancer! Registration is open to attending campers, non-attending campers, guests, families, and the entire Durham community, and all proceeds from registration will go towards pediatric cancer research. Festivities will begin at 8:30am with the walk leaving from Card Lot at 9:45am. The event includes a free breakfast, T-shirt, and an opportunity to hang with the Duke Men’s Basketball team.

Visit the DFV site  for more information and to register by selecting   “Join a Team” and then “Team Campout.” For campers, event registration will grant *two hours* of exemption from tent checks to encourage full participation!

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Tar Heel phenoms Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot scribbled their Hancocks all over the latest chapter of Duke and UNC's storied rivalry, combining for 46 points on 18-25 shooting in a game UNC led by double digits nearly the entire second half and ultimately claimed 94-83 from Chapel Hill.

North Carolina certainly brought the energy needed to win college basketball's fiercest rivalry, as the Heels' fourth-ranked defense swarmed early and fueled punishing opportunities in transition — the average UNC possession lasted just 10 seconds in the opening six minutes. Eleven seconds after a Jared McCain layup, UNC's star freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau surged down the floor and found an open Cormac Ryan, who nailed Carolina's first triple of the game that gave his team an early 13-8 lead. 

Jeremy Roach, one of three Blue Devils with 20-points Saturday, found the range with consecutive triples and tied the game at 22. However, Carolina's pesky defense once again fueled an immediate response — UNC outscored Duke 19-7 on the afternoon in points off turnovers — as Ryan poked free a steal near mid-court and converted a layup through contact in transition to cap off an 8-1 run. A balanced scoring approach remained fruitful for the Heels, with six players scoring at least four points by the break, and a Bacot layup sent UNC into the locker room up 45-35. 

Bacot remained hot out of the locker room, joining with Ingram to take complete control of the second-half UNC offense. The duo combined UNC's first 12 points after intermission, with Ingram splashing a pair of contested triples while Bacot converted three tries in the post and continued to dominate his interior counterpart Kyle Filipowski. Bacot's final basket in that stretch, a pretty left-handed hook shot along the baseline, gave the Tar Heels 57-46 lead entering the second half's first media timeout.

Despite his immortalizing afternoon in Chapel Hill, Ingram proved he wasn't above the dirty work either, rolling to the tan hardwood up 10 with six minutes remaining for an offensive rebound and flinging the loose ball back toward a well-placed Tar Heel guard. The massive hustle play allowed UNC to attack a scrambling Duke defense, and Cormac was left wide open in the left corner to connect on yet another three. 

Trailing by nine and searching desperately for a way back with less than a minute remaining, Duke received a lifeline from the review table, as the officials determined that R.J. Davis committed a hook-and-hold penalty against Duke's Kyle Filipowski. Receiving two free throws and the ball back, Duke could trim the deficit to just four in a matter of seconds, but North Carolina's elite defense stepped up once again.   Braving a deafening roar from the Chapel Hill faithful, Filipowski could only manage a split at the line, and a botched Blue Devil inbounds routine saw North Carolina force an eleventh turnover and quash Duke's fleeting comeback bid. 

🚪 Door closed: North Carolina seals 93-84 victory over Duke

Trailing by nine and searching desperately for a way back with less than a minute remaining, Duke received a lifeline from the review table, as the officials determined that R.J. Davis committed a hook-and-hold penalty against Duke's Kyle Filipowski. Receiving two free throws and the ball back, Duke could trim the deficit to just four in a matter of seconds, but North Carolina's elite defense stepped up once again to secure a 93-84 victory. 

Braving a deafening roar from the Chapel Hill faithful, Filipowski could only manage a split at the line, and a botched Blue Devil inbounds routine saw North Carolina force an eleventh turnover and quash Duke's fleeting comeback bid. 

❤️ All heart: Ingram continues heroic night with huge hustle play

Harrison Ingram penned his inspiring chapter in the lengthy epic of Duke versus UNC Saturday night, stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points, including five made threes, 12 rebounds and four steals. The Stanford transfer's latest rebound exemplifies his gutsy performance, as after rolling along the tan hardwood for an offensive rebound, Ingram flung the loose ball back toward a waiting Tar Heel guard. Duke's scrambling defense left Cormac Ryan all alone in the left corner, who drilled his opportunity and gave UNC a 77-64 lead as the clock ticked inside six minutes. 

Have a night, @Harrisoniingram ! 21 pts | 10 reb | 8-12 fg | 5-9 3fg Heels up 10 | 9:35 to go pic.twitter.com/RQYSk9ryro — Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) February 4, 2024

😵‍💫 Bodies flying: Duke-Carolina getting physical near the home stretch

With Duke trailing by as much as 15 just minutes earlier, a Kyle Filipowski and Jeremy Roach-led run draws the Blue Devils within eight as they make a late surge against the Tar Heels. Heading into the under-8 timeout, bodies have hit the floor on consecutive possessions and the Tobacco Road Rivalry's physical reputation is shining through as we approach crunch time. 

Stay tuned for the final eight minutes from Chapel Hill, as Duke leads 72-64

🔥 Staying hot: Bacot, Ingram leading UNC in second half

While it was a balancing scoring effort — six UNC players scored at least four points in the first half — that led the Tar Heels to a 10-point lead at the break on 50 percent shooting, UNC stars Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram have taken complete control out of the locker room. The duo has combined for all 12 of UNC's second-half points, with Ingram splashing a pair of contested threes while Bacot converted three tries in the post and continued to dominate his counterpart Kyle Filipowski in the post. 

Bacot's final basket, a pretty left-handed hook shot along the baseline, gave the Tar Heels 57-46 lead entering the second half's first media timeout.

🔄 Defense to offense: Steals fuel UNC first-half dominance

Unlike so many of UNC's hyper-talented offensive squads, defense has been the centerpiece of this year's Tar Heel team, and that identity has shown through during Carolina's late-half run. After a layup from Jared McCain pulled Duke within three, the Blue Devils would miss three of their final five attempts of the half while committing two crucial turnovers. Takeaways have fueled UNC's offense all afternoon long, holding a 10-0 edge in points off of turnovers, and a Harrison Ingram steal resulted in Elliot Cadeau layup to put the Heels back up eight. 

Carolina stretched its lead to 10 thanks to another layup from Armando Bacot — UNC's star center leads all players Saturday with 12 points and eight boards — as halftime neared, and a late miss from Tyrese Proctor ensured the Tar Heels entered the locker room ahead 45-35. 

👌 Finding the range: Duke rallies with perimeter shooting

Falling behind by as many as six due to UNC's energetic start, Duke has pulled themselves even thanks to some much-needed perimeter shooting from Jeremy Roach. The Blue Devils' early offensive success came around the rim, scoring all but one of their first 10 makes from within 10 feet of the basket. Roach snapped this streak, cashing in an assist from teammate Jared McCain before sinking another 3 in isolation to level the game at 22 with eight minutes left in the first half. 

Jerm's locked in. Has 10 of our 22. 24-22 🐏 | 7:33 1H pic.twitter.com/e3aWpuCP3i — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) February 3, 2024

Roach now leads all scorers with 10 points.

💨 Heels up: North Carolina flying to early lead

North Carolina has certainly brought the energy needed to win college basketball's fiercest rivalry, as the Heels' fourth-ranked defense has been swarming early while their offensive has punished the Blue Devils in transition — the average UNC possession lasted just 10 seconds in the opening six minutes. 

Eleven seconds after a Jared McCain layup, UNC's star freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau surged down the floor and found an open Cormac Ryan, who nailed Carolina's first triple of the game that gave his team an early 13-8 lead. 

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Tobacco road rivalry: a brief history of duke-north carolina.

Often branded as college basketball's fiercest rivalry and one of the greatest in all of North American sports, Duke and North Carolina have remained mortal enemies for more than a century due to their geographic proximity and excellence on the court. Separated by just eight miles on US Hwy 15-501, better known as Tobacco Road, the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have collectively captured 77 percent of ACC regular-season titles and more than a quarter of the national titles win since 1977. 

As far as the rivalry's individual history, Duke and North Carolina met for the first time at "The Ark," Duke basketball's former home, in January 1920 and have played at least twice in every season since. The Heels dominated in this interwar era, claiming 17 of the first 19 iterations, but while UNC maintains a healthy 143-117 all-time advantage, it's Duke that takes a two-game winning streak into the Dean Dome Saturday. 

As fierce as ever: Looking at the past 12 Duke-UNC games

Duke and North Carolina's reputation for legendary, hard-fought bouts on the hardwood has continued into the modern era, as the last 12 matches have resulted in a 6-6 split, and the last three games have been decided by three possessions or fewer, including a meeting in the 2022 Final Four. 

Here's a complete look at the last 12 meetings between the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils: 

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It never gets old! Despite nearing 300 meetings between the two schools, Duke and UNC's twice-annual battles continue to be the biggest events of college basketball's regular-season calendar. Here's everything you need to know to watch the Tar Heels and Blue Devils face off Saturday night: 

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Duke Basketball Rookie Now Two Wins From Gold in Buenos Aires

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Duke basketball signee Patrick Ngongba II missed the bulk of his senior season at Paul VI Catholic (Va.) after undergoing foot surgery in November.

Nevertheless, the 6-foot-11, 235-pound five-star, who will arrive in Durham this summer sitting at No. 25 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, earned a spot on the 12-man USA Basketball U18 National Team for this week's FIBA AmeriCup in Buenos Aires.

And Ngongba has played and scored in every game thus far for a U.S. bunch that went undefeated in group play. They advanced to Saturday's semifinals via Friday's 98-66 victory over Puerto Rico.

Another☝️‼️ The 🇺🇸 #USABMU18 are semifinals bound! #U18AmeriCup pic.twitter.com/enmAvBp0tp — USABJNT (@usabjnt) June 7, 2024

Against Puerto Rico, Ngongba saw only five minutes off the bench, his lowest mark in AmeriCup action. But there's no doubt he was active during his brief time on the floor, as he managed to tally two points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.

Through Team USA's 4-0 start in Buenos Aires, consisting of wins by as many as 96 points and no less than 22, the 18-year-old Patrick Ngongba II, a projected key piece to the Blue Devils' rotation next season, is averaging 4.8 points, 5.3 boards, 1.0 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 11.6 minutes per contest. He's shooting 54.5 percent from the field and is 7-for-10 at the charity stripe.

Ngongba and Team USA, also featuring 2025 Duke basketball offer holder Nate Ament and potential 2025 Blue Devil target Shelton Henderson, face Canada in the semifinals at 4:40 p.m. ET Saturday. The winner will square off against either Argentina or the Dominican Republic in the championship at 7:10 p.m. Sunday.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of FanNation's Blue Devil Country and All Tar Heels, covering the Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels on SI.com.