International Students Enrich Class of 2028

Duke welcomes another globally diverse cohort

-By Charles Givens

August 5, 2024

This August, Duke University welcomes the Class of 2028 including 206 international students representing 86 different countries, highlighting Duke’s global diversity. The top five countries represented by incoming students are the United Kingdom, China, Canada, South Korea and India.

Ella Wan, a first-year student from China, moves into her Residence Hall on Duke’s East Campus during early move-in for international students in 2023 (Photo by Jared Lazarus, Duke University Office of Marketing and Communications)
Ella Wan, a first-year student from China, moves into her Residence Hall on Duke’s East Campus during early move-in for international students in 2023 (Photo by Jared Lazarus, Duke University Office of Marketing and Communications)

“The beginning of the academic year is always an exciting time at Duke,” said Kevin D’Arco, Senior Associate Dean of International Students. “We’re thrilled to welcome students from around the world to the international Blue Devil community.  We recognize the unique challenge students face when moving to a new country and university setting, so much of our attention is focused on easing that transition.”

Kevin D’Arco, Senior Associate Dean of International Students (Photo by Charles Givens)
Kevin D’Arco, Senior Associate Dean of International Students (Photo by Charles Givens)

Once international students are moved in and settled, the Duke International Student Center (DISC) provides year-round support and engagement opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students. The center offers programming and ensures that international students have a safe space to call their own, all while creating a common community at Duke.

“Once the academic year starts, DISC’s focus shifts focus on advocacy, advising and community building,” said D’Arco. As a team, DISC staff encourages students to engage with our programs to explore new ideas and connect with one another”

Below are some upcoming DISC events:

August 30

Duke Football tailgate vs. Elon University

September 11

Grand Opening for DISC satellite office in Bryan Center

October 17

DISC gathering at Boxcar Bar & Arcade in downtown Durham

To learn more about DISC events, follow them on Instagram here: instagram.com/duke_intlstudentcenter