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Duke University routinely hosts visitors associated with DKU collaborations on the Duke campus to support its joint academic and research goals. The Duke Office of DKU Relations (DODR) helps DKU visitors and Duke offices inviting DKU visitors to campus. If you are planning a trip to Duke, please contact DODR at dkurelations@duke.edu and review these DKU Visitor Guidelines.
DKU Visitor Guidelines
Transportation to/from airport – If you need assistance with transportation to/from the airport, DODR can help arrange it for you using Blue Diamond. DODR will request reimbursement from DKU. (one-way is around $130)
Lodging – It is recommended that the DKU visitor make their own lodging reservations using the links provided below. Under special circumstances, if DODR makes hotel reservations using a Duke corporate card, the DKU visitor should use their own credit card for the actual payment at the end of the stay. If the Duke corporate card is charged in error, DODR will request reimbursement from DKU.
- Hilton Garden click on the dates, then 1 Room/1 Guest button, then Special Rates button, then Check Rooms & Rates button
- Washington Duke Inn click on Book Now button
- JB Duke click on Reserve button
Meals – DODR will gladly host coffee/tea, lunches, and dinners with our DKU visitors and cover the costs. If DKU visitors ask DODR to help arrange meals with Duke faculty, staff, and/or DKU students, and DODR facilitates payment, DODR will request reimbursement from DKU.
Events – If DKU visitors ask DODR to arrange any type of event (happy hour, etc.) with Duke faculty, staff and/or DKU students, and DODR facilitates payment with the venue, DODR will request reimbursement from DKU.
Ideally, DKU visitors should pay for their own expenses at Duke and submit receipts to DKU for reimbursement upon their return. DODR will request reimbursement from DKU for any costs incurred on behalf of the DKU traveler.