What We Do:
Graduate Student Affairs supports the success and well-being of graduate and professional students at the Pratt School of Engineering through personalized wellness resources, leadership development, and community engagement. From orientation to graduation, our team coordinates key student life events, advises student leadership groups, and fosters a sense of belonging across programs and departments. Whether supporting students in times of growth or challenge, we are committed to building a vibrant, resilient, and supportive graduate community.
- New Student Orientation planning
- Community building opportunities
- Advise Engineering Graduate Student Council
- Advise Pratt Peer Advisory Board
- Graduation planning
- One-on-one confidential meetings with students
- Referrals campus resources
- Health and Wellness coaching
- Wellbeing workshops and trainings
Who We Are:
Graduate Student Affairs is a dedicated team committed to supporting the holistic well-being of graduate and professional students at the Pratt School of Engineering. We help students thrive through community-building, one-on-one wellness coaching, and mental health education.
Our team includes certified Health and Wellness Coaches and mental health and suicide prevention instructors who empower students and peers to navigate challenges with care and confidence. We also offer support for career exploration and alumni engagement, and we use student feedback to continually enhance our programs and services.
We’re here to help every student feel connected, supported, and successful throughout their Pratt journey.
Contact Graduate Student Affairs at Pratt-GSPS@duke.edu
- Emergency Needs: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency or there is risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911.
- Crisis Needs After Hours: If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone urgently after hours call:
- Call 919-660-1000, option 2 for confidential mental health crisis assistance
- 24/7 Tele-mental health services are also available to all Duke students through Timely Care
- Student Affairs/Dean on-call: 984-287-0300
