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Public Health Information
This webpage contains information and guidance specific
to the Pratt School of Engineering Community.
Updates
- April 23, 2023: Changes to COVID Vaccination Requirements
Be Prepared
Access Duke University information about:
- Coronavirus
- Influenza
- Mpox (previously known as monkeypox)
- Other hazards
Duke-wide Resources
Pratt Points of Contact
| From | To |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate students | keeplearning@duke.edu |
| Master's students | pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu |
| PhD students | pratt-research@duke.edu |
| Labs and Research | pratt-research@duke.edu |
| Staff and administration | rld3@duke.edu |
| To report non-compliance | 800-826-8109 (anonymous, 24/7) |
Archive of Pratt Community Updates
2022
- August 3: Duke public health experts posted an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Monkeypox
- July 5: Students, faculty and staff were informed of COVID Safety Protocols for the Fall 2022 semester
- March 18: Pratt graduate students were informed that they are no longer required to obtain additional approvals for graduate student events
- March 7: Duke announced that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks inside most campus and leased facilities. Masks continue to be required for all individuals in in-person classes, Duke buses and vans, and clinical and patient care areas
2021
- February 24: Pratt faculty and staff were provided guidance regarding events, food, and visitors
- January 5: Pratt graduate and professional students were given an update on Student events for the Spring 2022 semester
- December 23: Message to Graduate and Professional Students: Student Events—Spring 2022 Semester
- September 16: Message to Graduate and Professional Students: Event Policy
- June 20: Campus Safety Updates
- June 15: Update on Restarting the Research Buildings
- May 18: Message to Graduate Students and Post-Docs: On Lab Reopening
- May 18: Town Hall on Reopening Labs, hosted by George Truskey and Mitchell Vann download slide deck [Accessible PDF]
- May 11: Message to Faculty: Update to Lab Occupancy Guidelines
- March 2: Message to Faculty: Undergraduate Work in Laboratories/Field Sites
- February 4: Message to the Pratt Community: Important Reminders
2020
- July 31: Message to Faculty, Staff and Students: Return to Campus Updates
- July 7: Message to Faculty and Staff: Building Access Updates
- June 20: Message to Graduate Students: Campus Safety Updates
- June 15: Update on Restarting the Research Buildings
- June 2: Message to Staff: Accessing Engineering Buildings
- May 22: Message on Town Hall Updates and Fitzpatrick CIEMAS Reopening on May 26
- May 18: Message to Graduate Students and Post-Docs on Lab Reopening
- May 18: Town Hall on Reopening Labs, hosted by George Truskey and Mitchell Vann download slide deck [Accessible PDF]
- May 15: Reopening Labs FAQ
- May 14: Policies for Return to Research Laboratories in Phase 3
- May 8: Dean's Memo: Celebrating Our Students, Faculty & Staff
- May 5: Message to Faculty and Staff: A Proposal: Zoom-Free Fridays
- April 24: Dean's Memo: Take-Out Science, Bass Fellows, Videos Worth Watching
- April 17: Dean's Memo: A Team, Wherever You Are
- April 10: Dean's Memo: Students Step Up to COVID-19, FinTech Online, Art for Engineers
- April 3: Dean's Memo: Engineering COVID-19 solutions; honoring faculty & students
- March 27: Dean's Memo: Virtual Greetings, EngEn, PhDs, Helpers & More
- March 27 Message to Duke Engineering Families
- March 25 Message to Faculty: Facility Access, PPE Donations, COVID-19 Research, and Deliveries
- March 24 For graduate students: How to Change a Class from Pass/Fail to Graded
- March 24 Message regarding New Procedures for Package Delivery
- March 22 Dean's Memo: A Different Kind of Dean's Memo
- March 20 Message regarding Update: Lab Operations & Equipment Use
- March 19 Message to Faculty and Students: Grading of 500+ Level Classes
- March 17 Message regarding Laboratory Research Being Curtailed
- March 17 Message to Pratt Master's Students: Services and Information
- March 17 Message to Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Students-Campus Program
- March 16 Message to Undergraduate Students from Pratt Academic Deans
- March 15 Message to Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Online Students
- March 13 Memo to Pratt Faculty: COVID-19 Teaching and Research Updates
- March 13 Memo to Pratt Staff: Working Remotely During COVID-19
- March 13 Memo to PhD, MS and MEng Students: Guidance for Graduate Student Research
- March 11 Dean's Memo: COVID-19 and Our Community