Durham Tech will be TESTING the Emergency Notification System (Punch Alert) on Tuesday, January 31 between 9-11 a.m. A series of text messages will be sent, but this is only a test. Learn more about PunchAlert
Resources for Non-US Students
Below are some resources for students living or moving to the Durham area.
Please Note: The documents listed below are not continually edited, so information may become outdated over time. These documents are for informational purposes only and are not the legal or professional advice by Durham Technical Community College or its personnel.
Housing, Banking, & Shopping
- Banking
- House (or apartment) hunting tips
- Some housing options in Durham
- Renters Insurance
- Shopping in Durham
Transportation
- General transportation information
- Taking the bus
- GoPass
- Getting a NC driver’s license
- Buying a used car
- Registering a car in North Carolina
- Auto insurance companies
- Auto mechanics
- Taxis, bicycles, and renting a car
Health and Safety & Assistance
- Personal safety and security
- Health care in the US
- Health insurance
- Inclement weather procedure at Durham Tech
- Durham Tech Optical Shop
- Durham Tech Counseling Center
- Durham Tech Accessibility Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Durham Tech Food Pantry