Duke Faculty Club | Membership

Duke Faculty Club membership is open to the faculty, staff, and alumni of Duke University and the Duke University Health System. If you are interested in joining and meet the eligibility for membership, please complete the applicaton form and bring it by our office. To expediate the process, please also bring documentation of Duke employment or Alumni status.

Duke Faculty Club 2009 Membership Application

Eligibility for Membership

As stated in the Bylaws, persons that meet any of the following requirements are eligible for regular membership:

Employees of Duke University who are engaged in the teaching, research, clinical, and administrative missions of the University.
Persons retired from Duke University employment who have qualified under Bylaw (1) at the time of retirement.
The surviving spouse of any person eligible for membership at the time of death.
Regular membership may be maintained as long as you retain the status of one of the above three categories.

A limited number of memberships are available for non-comp, part-time staff, and Duke University alumni. Please call the office (684-6672) to learn more about these memberships.

Membership Options

Family Membership - Family membership includes the eligible individual, spouse/spousal equivalent/domestic partner, dependant children and/or all those that live in the house year-round.

Single Membership - (one person membership) At least one person in the household must be eligible for Duke Faculty Club membership, as defined in the bylaws; however, any member of the household who is over 18 years of age may be the single member.

Transient Membership - Only those persons with visiting appointments are eligible for a transient membership in the Duke Faculty Club. Transient membership is good for one year. Eligibility for transient membership requires a letter from the current department head stating the temporary status of the appointment. Any question of eligibility shall be directed to the Membership Committee for review and interpretation.

House Staff/Post Doctorate Membership - As stated in the Bylaws, persons that meet any of the following requirements are eligible for House Staff/Post Doctorate membership:

Employees of Duke University who have the title of house staff or engaged in a post doctorate position.
Employees of Duke University who are compensated on a monthly basis.
House Staff/Post Doctorate membership may be maintained as long as you retain the status of one of the above two categories.

Cost of Membership

The cost of membership to the DFC includes a one-time initiation fee of $1,000 (payable over two years) and annual dues paid in April of each year. The dues for April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010 are:

$790 for Family Membership
$675 for Single Membership
$940 for Transient Membership (no initiation fee)
$790 for House Staff/Post Doctorate Membership (no initiation fee)

Membership Status

Active - Members whose financial obligations to the DFC have been met are considered active members. This entitles them use of all DFC facilities and to participate in any DFC activities.

Inactive - Members who choose not to pay their annual dues or whose account is past due by 60 days or more are considered inactive members. Inactive members are not permitted to use the DFC facilities or participate in any DFC activities. Members may remain inactive for up to two years.

Sabbatical - If a regular member goes on sabbatical, you will need to notify the DFC of when you will leave and when you will return so that the appropriate financial arrangements can be made.

Transient - Members who have an appointment for two years or less to the University. Transients pay dues in excess of regular membership but there is no initiation fee. The membership is valid for only one year.

Changes in Employment Status

Retirement will not change the status of your eligibility. You may continue membership, become inactive, or resign membership.
Termination of a member's association with Duke (i.e. leave for other employment or job termination) is the basis for termination of membership to the DFC. Members leaving Duke are allowed to remain active through the current fiscal year.

Membership Cards

The DFC issues membership cards to all eligible active members that are 13 years or older. Cards are only issued to those that constitute "family" in the Eligibility section of this page. Each person is responsible for having his or her card with them while attending the DFC. You may be asked to show your card to verify membership during any visit. If your card is misplaced or stolen, the replacement fee is $5. The membership cards are renewed each year.

Guest Policy

Guests are allowed at the club as long as they are accompanied by a member. The price is $5.00 for an adult guest and $3.00 for a child under 13 years old. Please fill out a guest slip at the front desk when you arrive. If you plan on bringing more than 10 guests (especially to the pool), we ask that you notify the front office ahead of time. This will help insure there is enough staff and resources to accommodate your party, as well as notify you of any potential conflicts.