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Welcome to ASCEND

ASCEND (Achieving Success through Community, Engagement, and Networking at Duke) supports students in achieving academic excellence throughout their undergraduate journeys. Through a series of workshops and networking events held throughout the academic year, ASCEND connects students with faculty, peers, and campus resources. These sessions include both general academic support and discipline-specific enrichment, fostering a sense of belonging while equipping students with tools for long-term success.

During Summer 2025, ASCEND is partnering with the Duke Mathematics Department to offer Math 75: Precalculus and Metacognitive Skills to select DukeLIFE students. 

Learn More About Math 75
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ASCEND Coaches

ASCEND coaches are the heart of the program. These upperclassmen mentor participants and guide them through the program. Each coach has a wealth of knowledge they are eager to share with incoming students to help them acclimate to Duke.

Meet the ASCEND Coaches