Residencies

Campus residencies create an authentic community for online students

During each of the three, week-long residencies, you will:

  • Forge strong professional relationships
  • Hear from expert speakers
  • Participate in engaging, hands-on workshops
  • Enjoy informal social opportunities with peers

Residency Schedule

1. Orientation

Fall Year 1—A week before the classes start

The First Residency kicks off your experience as a Duke MEM Online student. Highlights include learning-technology overviews, in-person faculty interaction and social activities with your student cohort.

2. Mid-Program

Between Years 1 and 2—A week in July

The Second Residency allows you to connect further with Duke faculty and your cohort. Seminars and workshops focus on professional development and hands-on business simulations. Social activities build strong professional relationships.

3. Capstone

Spring Year 2—Week of May Graduation

The culmination of this degree program. The Third Residency provides a forum for final presentations and assessments. Social activities bring the cohort together for a final shared experience. At the end of the week, you participate in in-person commencement ceremonies at Duke.

Residency Dates

Dates by Cohort

2021 Cohort

  • Residency 2: July 17-22, 2022
  • Residency 3: May 7-14, 2023

2022 Cohort

  • Residency 1: August 7-12, 2022
  • Residency 2: July 16-21, 2023
  • Residency 3: To be announced, 2024

2023 Cohort

  • Residency 1: August 6-11, 2023
  • Residency 2: To be announced, 2024
  • Residency 3: To be announced, 2025

Dates by Calendar Year

2022

  • Cohort 2021's Residency 2: July 17-22 
  • Cohort 2022's Residency 1: August 7–12

2023

  • Cohort 2021's Residency 3: May 7–14
  • Cohort 2022's Residency 2: July 16–21  
  • Cohort 2023's Residency 1: August 6–11