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