Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony
Event Details
Friday, May 8, 2026
4:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Freeman Center for Jewish Life [Map]
Parking
Parking at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life is extremely limited. We encourage you to utilize the Duke bus routes, a car-share service, your hotel shuttle, or consider walking if weather permits.
Option 1: Take the bus from Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center: Park at the Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center gravel lot and take the free C1 East-West Duke Bus to the Freeman Center for Jewish Life (2-minute bus ride or 16-minute walk).
Option 2: Extremely Limited Parking near the Freeman Center for Jewish Life: Limited free city parallel parking spots near the Freeman Center for Jewish Life are available along the following roads: Faber St, Powe St, Hull Ave.
Option 3: Utilize Your Hotel Shuttle or Ride-Share Service (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Other Campus Parking Options: -Metered parking ($2.00/hour) at the Nasher Art Museum Visitor Parking Lot. 9-minute walk or 1-minute bus ride on the C1 East-West bus. -Paid parking ($2.00/hour) at Bryan Center Parking Deck (Parking Garage 4). 6-minute walk to West Campus Chapel (Abele Quad) bus stop, plus 5-minute bus ride on the C1 East-West bus.
Additional Information
Join Jewish Life at Duke for a special baccalaureate ceremony for graduating students (undergraduate and graduate/professional) and their families on Friday, May 8, 2026. Doors open at 4:00 pm and the ceremony begins at 4:30 pm. All Class of 2026 graduates and their family members/friends are invited and welcome!
Business casual attire recommended.
As students prepare to embark on their next chapter, we look forward to celebrating and reflecting with families about their time at Duke and their many contributions to our Jewish community. Keynote speaker will be announced soon. RSVP link coming soon.
4:00-4:30 p.m. – Arrivals Mingle with fellow graduating families and JLD staff, and take family photos
4:30-5:45 p.m. – Ceremony Remarks, keynote address, blessings, and presentation of gifts to graduates
Event Contact
Contact Jewish Life at Duke at jewishlife@duke.edu.