The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) is committed to fostering an environment of curiosity and providing opportunities for students to develop connections with faculty, a sense of belonging, and the habits of a life-long learner. We support students as they forge their own intellectual paths with discernment.
Mission
The Office of Undergraduate Education leads Duke University’s effort to provide distinctive and transformative academic experiences for all of its undergraduates. We rely on evidence-based insights to ensure that we meet all students where they are, to anticipate ever-evolving challenges our students may encounter, and to develop innovative and systematic solutions.
- Our office promotes student development and elevates student skills, enabling them to achieve academic excellence;
- We partner with students, faculty, and staff to extend Duke’s learning environments beyond its Durham campus by building bridges to immersive curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities on- and off-campus;
- Our office creates avenues for faculty to connect with students in meaningful ways; and
- We amplify a culture that celebrates excellence in teaching and learning.
Values
The Office of Undergraduate Education excels in its mission and works toward its vision with a commitment to respect, integrity, transparency, collaboration, and creativity. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our mission. We prioritize the whole-person well-being of our students and members of our community.
What do we offer?
For undergraduates: OUE offers academic resources and guidance, unique learning programs, and connection to faculty and other learners that will help you more fully realize your time at Duke.
For faculty: OUE can help you further engage with undergraduates outside the classroom, develop innovative curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities, and find undergraduate researchers to support your projects.