Duke University faculty, doctoral students, and visiting scholars can request individual and shared carrels. These small, private study spaces can be used as an office.
How to get a carrel
Carrels are in high demand! We want to make sure carrels are distributed fairly, transparently, and in a way that does as much good for our communities as possible.
Step 1. Use the table below to help determine whether you are eligible for a carrel based on your status at Duke.
| Carrel eligibility | Term limit | |
| Duke University doctoral student | individual carrel or shared carrel | 2 years |
| Duke University faculty member | individual carrel or shared carrel | 2 years |
| Visiting faculty at Duke University | Individual carrel | 4 months |
| Post-doctoral associates, staff, students & faculty in the Duke University schools of business, law, medicine, and nursing | Not eligible | -- |
Step 2. Sign up for a carrel waiting list. Due to high demand for carrels, the wait for an individual carrel may be a year or more.
Sign up for the carrel waiting list
Fast facts about carrels
Learn all about carrels by visiting the Carrel Policies fort he most up-to-date details about term limits, waiting lists, responsibilities of having a carrel, and more.