Data+

  We strongly encourage Data+ participants to live on campus. +Programs students (Data+, Code+, CS+, Climate+, Applied Ethics+, and Math+) will live together on West Campus (location TBD). Being co-located will provide countless opportunities to socialize, spontaneously get together, share activities, and create a sense of community. If we offer you a spot in Data+, we need your final decision about housing in early April.

This summer, all students who wish to stay on-campus will need to submit their summer housing application via the Housing Portal by April 15th, 2025.  

The application can be found at: https://mercuryadmin.studentaffairs.duke.edu/

Failure to submit your Housing application by April 15^th via Duke’s Housing portal may result in not having a place to stay this summer. Data+ is not responsible for students who do not complete their Housing application on time. 

Extension Housing: Students who need extension housing between the end of the semester and beginning of Data+ should apply for extension Housing on the Housing portal after March 31st. The extension housing application will be posted here: https://students.duke.edu/living/housing/housing-assignments/summer-housing-information/

The following apply to any +Program student living on campus:

• You do not need to apply or a meal plan.
• Your Data+ award covers your room and meal plan during the dates of the program; you are responsible for all other expenses.
• Move-in day for 2025 is May 19th between 8:00 am -5:00 pm. 
• Move-out is Saturday, July 26th, 2025 before noon. If you move out before the move-out date, you must advise us in advance.

Move-in day for 2025 is May 19th between 8:00 am -5:00 pm. 

You may receive a physical key for your room. Take it with you everywhere to avoid lockouts. If you lose the key or don’t return it to Housing at the end of the program, you will be charged $125. If you need housing between the end of Data+ and fall semester, apply through the portal in July.

Conference Cards

At move-in, non-Duke students will receive a “conference card.”  The card will give you access to specific buildings on campus.

SDAO (Student Disability Access Office) Accommodations

To request a single, you need an accommodation letter (SDAO). If you have an SDAO, let us know and provide a copy of your letter.

Students are responsible for extension housing fees. Submission of the form does not guarantee approval. Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning mid-April. You will be notified of your extension status within three days of submission. In the event your request is approved, you may be required to relocate out of your current spring semester assignment to a different assignment on campus. If you have questions, email housing@duke.edu.

If you live on campus, a meal plan will be loaded on your DukeCard (Duke students) or a “conference card” (non-Duke students) at the beginning of the program. Take a photo of your conference card number in case you lose it (it’s a generic card, not specifically associated with you).

The meal plan is a declining cash balance you can use to purchase food, snacks, and drinks on campus. Meal plans are non-refundable; we encourage you to deplete the balance.

Meal Plan Tips

• When checking out, tell the cashier you are using “Conference Food”
• To see the balance, ask for a receipt. You can also check the balance on the eAccounts app and portal.
• You cannot use the meal plan to order food online.

Vendors

• Find dining locations, menus, and hours
• The Cafe 300 (inside Swift) will be open 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 8 pm daily with snacks and other provisions (opens May 31)
• The meal plan can be used for Merchant on Points

If you have a valid parking permit for the current academic year, it is valid until mid-August. Beginning in early May, you can purchase 1-day, 7-day, and 30-day permits valid at 300 Swift Ave., Blue Zone, and East surface lots from Parking and Transportation. Buses and vans will also run. For questions, contact tranpark@duke.edu.

Complete all Foreign National/Visa forms emailed to you ASAP to ensure timely payment. We are not responsible for late payments due to late submissions.

Without a SSN/ITIN, students cannot claim tax treaties, even if their country of origin has an agreement with the US (this means your stipend payment will have steep taxes applied). Students also cannot claim the treaty retroactively when they receive their ITIN, so please be sure to get this paperwork going and provide your ITIN as soon as possible!

Although these students may still receive their first payment, Corporate Payroll reserves the right to withhold their second payment until they receive an ITIN.

When the student receives their ITIN, they will still need to provide it to Corporate Payroll, even if they have received both payments.

DKU students:

May participate, but there are additional considerations:

The Duke Office of DKU Relations must agree to sponsor the student specifically for the +Programs. Please reach out to dkurelations@duke.edu to confirm sponsorship eligibility before accepting your offer. 

If a DKU student does not have an ITIN or a SSN, they must be physically present in the US in order to apply for one. This can potentially cause delays in payment.

If you do not have a U.S. Taxpayer ID in the form of a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), take your Data+ offer email to Duke Visa Services (no appointment necessary) to request one. It can take 10 weeks to receive an ITIN. If Duke does not have your ITIN, your award payment may be delayed.

Checks and US tax forms cannot be mailed outside of the US. If you need your Duke mailbox to remain open during the summer, contact dukepostoffice@duke.edu.

Want to brush up on your coding skills before Kickoff? There are a variety of tools available to get familiarized, here are just a few:

• Cynthia Rudin’s ML Algorithms book/notes/videos
• Introduction to Data Science in R
• Pathways track on Python.

Students can also take advantage of courses in Coursera and LinkedInLearning. Use your Duke NetID to log in for free courses!