Find information here about Durham to help you transition to your new home
Off Campus Housing
Duke Graduate & Professional Housing has a great list of the available options
Near Duke offers a way to search for available housing
Places to Eat Around East Campus
Check out the favorite spots to eat around East Campus including the popular spots on 9th Street.
Cheap Furniture & Household Items
1. Thrift stores where you can buy used furniture, household items, and clothing
- TROSA Thrift Store – 3500 N Roxboro St
- Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store – 3900 Chapel Hill Blvd
- ReStore – 5501 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
2. Check the listings on Duke List
3. Criagslist – but beware of scams!
Getting Around
Buses
Get the TransLoc Rider App to get real-time updates and GPS tracking of the bus routes.
Biking
Bike stores: Durham Cycles and Bullseye Bicycle
At the Durham Bike Co-op you can learn how to take care of your own bike.
What to do in Durham
Do you want to get to know the city you live in better? What better way than to explore it through food, music, events, festivals, and more.
Follow @Bestofthebull on Instagram to find out what free and fun events are going on in Durham every weekend. You can visit the website for articles like, “Spend a Day like a Tourist in Durham- How to Do Durham in a Day”
Adjusting to American Culture
New International Student Resources: tips for adjusting to life in US.