When Should I Wear a Mask on Campus?
Questions are coming in about when mask wearing is required on campus. This flow chart can help guide you. In all cases: Always have a mask with you.
What to Expect During COVID-19 Testing
Graduate and professional students who are coming to campus for classes, research or other activity must be tested. Duke Cards will only be activated following the administration of a COVID-19 test at Penn Pavilion.
Community Responsibility
In order to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19, we must all share in the responsibility to practice prevention: wear a mask or face covering, maintain physical distance, wash your hands regularly and practice proper cough/sneeze etiquette.
Wellness + Care: Resources for Mental and Physical Health
If you have questions or suggestions for keeping our community connected and supported during this time of rapid change and uncertainty, please reach out to the Nicholas School Care and Support Team at care+support@nicholas.duke.edu.
Following the advice of the Center for Disease Control (CDC): If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. View Duke Health Coronavirus updates.
Wellness + Care Resource Directory
For All Students
- Blue Devils Care
- Blue Devils Care provides no-cost, 24/7 mental health support for any degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate or professional student residing in the U.S. Visit BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu for registration information. If you are outside of the U.S. in a country without internet restrictions, you may be able to access TalkNow (immediate emotional support) by using a U.S. based VPN or calling customer service at 1-833-484-6359.
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides care for students remotely, including helping students manage stress or deal with situations best addressed in collaboration with a trained mental-health professional. Any Duke student can talk with a CAPS counselor by calling CAPS at (919) 660-1000. Check website for hours.
- For students residing within NC, tele-health visits with a CAPS counselor are one of the possible service options that may be discussed. For students living outside of NC, the CAPS counselor you speak with can help you explore treatment options in your area of residence as well as the Blue Devils Care services.
- DukeReach
- Concerned about the physical or mental wellbeing of yourself or another student? Submit a DukeReach report or call 919-681-2455.
- Student Health
- Student Health can connect students with any support they need, including prescription management for students. Student Health offers video/telehealth visits to students residing in NC. Call (919-681-9355) to speak with a nurse.
- Campus Center Pharmacy is OPEN, check website for hours.
- DuWell
- The Duke Student Wellness Center helps students focus on their individual wellness by looking at the integration of many areas of life, including financial, social, spiritual, intellectual well-being, mind-body, and the environment around them. The center provides individual services, does group outreach, and acts as consultants as well as a hub of information on wellness.
- Keep Learning
- Key Resources for Students – Official updates on the services available from Academic Advising, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), Duke Libraries, Blue Devils Care, CAPS, DukeReach, Student Health, Student Disabilities Access Office and Duke OIT
- Graduate & Professional Student FAQs
- Food-Related Resources
- The Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC) Community Pantry has launched two new programs in lieu of regular operations. All Duke students—including undergraduate, graduate and professional students—are eligible. The GPSC Community Pantry website also includes an updated list of active local food banks.
- GPSC e-Gift Card Program is for one-time assistance.
- GPSC Grocery Bag Delivery Program is for students in the local area.
- The Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC) Community Pantry has launched two new programs in lieu of regular operations. All Duke students—including undergraduate, graduate and professional students—are eligible. The GPSC Community Pantry website also includes an updated list of active local food banks.
NSOE Support Contacts
- Sherri Nevius, sherri.nevius@duke.edu
- Cindy Peters, petersca@duke.edu
- Nancy Kelly, nkelly@duke.edu
- Danielle Wiggins, danielle.wiggins@duke.edu (PhD)
- Rachel Lo Piccolo, Rachel.lopiccolo@duke.edu (MSC PhD)
- Alexis Sharp, alexis.sharp@duke.edu (ITEHP PhD)
- Katie Wood, katie.wood@duke.edu (DUML)
- Steph Klein, stephanie.klein@duke.edu (DUML)
Marine Lab Community
In addition to Blue Devils Care and CAPS, students in Beaufort can utilize local mental healthcare providers via telehealth appointments. Provider list: Mental Health Care Providers for Duke Marine Lab Students. To utilize this service, contact the Durham-based Referral Coordinator Lia Gilmore, LCSW, Duke CAPS at 919-660-1012 or liadainn.gilmore@duke.edu. Contact Katie Wood (Katie.wood@duke.edu) if you have questions or concerns.
Beaufort-based students looking for other community-based services can visit the Town of Beaufort website: Community Resources for Beaufort Residents or reach out to the DUML staff listed above for assistance.
For International Students
- International House is open online, office hours: 9 AM – 5 PM. Sign up for a remote advising appointment with an International House staff member and learn which programs will be moving to an online format.
- Keep Learning: International Students
For Graduate Students
- Duke Graduate School coronavirus page
- Resource Directory for Graduate and Professional Students
- GPSC Emergency Travel Fund
- GPSC Lawyer Assistance Program
Durham Community
- Resource website from Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs
- List of local food kitchens, pantries – compiled by End Hunger Durham, info updated daily
Duke Community
- DukeList - NetID login required - support for essential workers including child care, elder care and pet care, as well as listings for part-time and full-time work, housing, rentals, items for sale and other services
For Faculty & Staff
- Keep Working: Well-being - Online fitness programs, emotional health services, health assessments and webinars on various health topics
- NCDHHS - Childcare support in NC
-
Balancing Work and Life as a Work-from-Home Parent (NetID required, free) - LinkedIn Learning course
- Center for Child and Family Health - Resources and Community Updates for COVID-19
- The Muse Article - 7 Tips for Working From Home with Kids
- BBC Article - How to Work From Home with Your Kids
- Duke Family Support Program - Duke support for those caring for elders
- Personal Assistance Services - PAS - Duke's free confidential counseling service
If you have questions or suggestions for keeping our community connected and supported during this time of rapid change and uncertainty, please reach out to the Nicholas School Care and Support Team at care+support@nicholas.duke.edu.
For MEM and MF Students
In response to the questions students have asked, we have compiled a list of Professional & Graduate Student FAQ: What you need to know about coming back to campus outlining what to expect as we begin the fall semester. The information applies to both incoming and continuing MEM and MF students.
Related Policies
- Pass-Fail Grading Opt-In Policy for Spring 2021 Semester
- Student Group In-Person Event Policy – The policy document includes links to the required request form and attendance sheet template.
- Pass-Fail Grading Opt-In Policy for Fall 2020 Semester
For PhD / Doctoral Students
- In response to the questions students have asked, we have compiled a list of Professional & Graduate Student FAQ: What you need to know about coming back to campus outlining what to expect as we begin the fall semester.
- Additional information about the fall semester is available on the Graduate School's Fall 2020 and COVID-19 Information page.
- Please find forms, updates and a message archive related to the Nicholas School and Marine Lab research communities on the Research & Field Work page of the Nicholas Intranet (NetID required).
For the Research Community
Please find forms, updates and a message archive related to the research community on the Research & Field Work page of the Nicholas Intranet (NetID login required).
For Faculty & Staff
Updates, memos and announcements for faculty and staff can now be accessed on the Nicholas Intranet (NetID login required). Resources related to COVID-19 Technology Support and Wellness & Care are also available on the Intranet.
Spring 2020 Archive
To view NSOE-specific COVID-19 announcements, memos and updates issued during the spring semester of 2020, please visit the Spring 2020 Archive.
Return to Duke Updates
For the latest updates on the fall semester, visit Duke's Return to Campus website: returnto.duke.edu