Noise
Students and student groups are expected to respect the rights of others at all times. During specified hours, higher noise levels are permitted, but must remain at a level considerate of those students who wish to study or sleep.
Please refer to the Housing and Residence Life Policy for expectations in the residence halls. Quiet hours are in effect 24 hours a day, from reading day(s) through the end of finals. Students and student groups, whether on or off campus, are expected to abide by local noise ordinances.
Amplified Sound
- Amplified sound is not allowed inside campus center buildings unless prior approval by Campus Life is obtained.
- Campus Life reserves the right to require amplification systems to be turned down or off if they disrupt services, students, or other events
Amplified sound is allowed in residential spaces with approval from Conference and Event Services. https://eventservices.duke.edu/
East Campus
Friday 5:00pm-12:00am
Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm
West Campus
Monday through Thursday 5:00-7:00pm
Friday 5:00 pm-2:00am
Saturday 1:00pm-2:00am
Sunday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Amplified sound is allowed outdoors with approval from Conference and Event Services
Monday through Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday and Sunday until 11:00pm
Amplified sound is allowed on the BC Plaza
Monday through Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm
Monday through Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Exceptions to these days and times may be granted by the Vice President of Student Affairs (or designee) for major university events including but not limited to: Last Day of Classes (LDOC), Bricks to Stone, and Convocation.
Outdoor Areas
- Events and activities on the grounds of the campus, including the use of sound amplification
- Equipment and construction for exhibits or other purposes must be approved in advance and in writing by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for student groups, by Event Management for all other users
All Campuses
Students who are disturbed by noise should attempt to resolve the situation by contacting the other party(ies) involved; or, if needed, seek the assistance of resident assistants, graduate residents, or assistant residence coordinators, and residence coordinators. If necessary, persistent complaints may be registered by calling your designated RA on Call or Duke Police at 919-684-2444.
Students are responsible for the actions of their guests; cohesive units, as a whole, may be held responsible for violations of this policy by their individual members or their guests. Initial complaints will be referred to appropriate residential staff. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, as well as the existence of prior violations, the complaint may be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for disciplinary action