First-year assignments are done on a random basis. Duke University is committed to encouraging our students to embrace new experiences, and our random assignment process allows students to be exposed to a myriad of cultures, viewpoints, and value systems. We make every effort to meet the preferences (roommate, room type, medical needs, etc.) for students returning all required materials by the deadline. However, we are unable to guarantee that a student’s preferences will be met.

West campus is populated by Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. West Campus is organized into seven residential quads, each managed by a live-in Residence Coordinator. Quads are also staffed by at least one Graduate Resident and 10-16 Resident Assistants. Edens and Few Quads are also home to a Faculty-in-Residence.



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Central Campus provides housing for more than 1,000 students. These apartments include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units and are fully furnished. In addition to the undergraduate housing on Central Campus, approximately 54 spaces are available for first-time International graduate and professional students at the Swift Avenue apartments.

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Duke has a unique practice of designating sections of the residence halls and apartments as selective living groups (SLGs).  Membership in SLG's is determined by the student members of these groups.  SLGs are responsible for contributing positively to campus life and for managing their own internal room assignments.

Non-Selective Living Group Locations

• Baldwin Scholars - Crowell BB and CC 2nd Floor
• Wellness on West - Wannamaker House 2
• Women's Housing Option (WHO) - FF212-227, FF311-322


Housing, Dining and Residence Life does not oversee the publication or content of individual group websites and is not responsible for the content within group pages. Groups may contact us to have their link updated.