Welcome Back Bash

The Welcome Back Bash is one of DUU’s signature events that kicks off the start of every academic year. Each fall, we transform campus into a lively celebration with rides, activities, games, takeaways, music, food, and fireworks, uniting thousands of students to commemorate the new academic year.

We began hosting the event in 2024 and did so this past summer as well. It’s become a cherished tradition where first-years get a glimpse of the Duke spirit and returning students can reconnect after the summer. We’ve loved to see the event evolve over the past couple of years and are excited to keep putting it on for years to come!

P-Checks Campus Concert

P-Checks is a university-wide concert that takes place during the Friday before tenting wraps up to celebrate the end of the tenting season!

All students are invited to listen to phenomenal performances from STR (Small Town Records) openers, enjoy food from food trucks, and experience an incredible headliner! Doors typically open at 6:00 p.m. (students must card tap to enter), and the main concert begins at 8:00 p.m.!

LDOC (Last Day of Classes)

The LDOC (Last Day of Classes) Festival started in 1997 and has quickly become a highlight of the school year and an integral part of Duke culture. In fact, LDOC is one of the largest annual events on Duke’s campus—even larger than the Duke-UNC game. LDOC celebrates a year of hard work through inclusive and community-based daytime programming that culminates into a campus-wide concert focused on bringing all Duke students together.