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.

Students who live on campus are expected to move out after spring semester ends and return for move-in. Move-in day for 2025 is TBD. Need extension housing between move out and move in? See below.

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

• You do not need to apply for housing or a meal plan.
• If you want to request a specific roommate, let us knowwho it is (you’ll need their Unique ID) and which program they are with.
• Move-in day is TBD.Check in is typically between noon and 4pm. If you can’t arrive between noon and 4pm, contact us in advance.
• Your Data+ award covers your room and meal plan during the dates of the program;you are responsible for all other expenses.
• Move-out is TBDbefore noon. If you move out before the move-out date, you must advise us in advance. You must return your key to Conference and Event Services to avoid a $125 charge.

Move-in

Check-in on Sunday [date TBD], typically from 12:00 to 3:00pm. If you can’t check in during this time, notify ariel.dawn@duke.edu.

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 Conference & Event Services at the end of the program, you will be charged $125.

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.

Extension housing

If you live on campus and need housing between the end of spring semester and Data+ move-in, apply through the housing portal in April.

Extension housing is available until mid-May. If you need additional housing (until move-in day), use the Summer Housing Application in the portal and select the option Conference and Events Services Bridge Housing as the reason, then enter the dates needed. 

If you need housing between the end of Data+ and fall semester, apply through the portal in July.

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.

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!