For Students
Students can get involved in the First-Year Experience through the Constellations Navigators and FOCUS mentoring programs.
For Faculty
Faculty can get involved with the First-Year Experience by leading a Constellation or FOCUS cluster, teaching in one, or partnering with one to design and offer experiential activities.
- Submit a proposal for a Constellation or a FOCUS cluster for the 2027-2028 academic year.
- Express interest in teaching in or partnering with a Constellation, a FOCUS cluster, or in Embark by reaching out to the relevant program directors:
- Constellations: Dr. Michael Domeracki at constellations@duke.edu
- FOCUS: Dr. Yana Lowry at focus@duke.edu
- Embark: Dr. Lisa Campbell at duml-embark@duke.edu
To explore other ways to get involved, please reach out to the Director of First-Year Experience, Dr. Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel.