Membership
We are currently welcoming new members to the Duke Faculty Club! If you are interested in joining and meet the membership eligibility, please complete the applicaton form below and bring it by our office. We ask that you bring your application by during weekday business hours of the office so that our full-time staff can process your application. At the time of joining, please make sure you submit documentation of current employment along with your application.
Eligibility for MembershipRegular Membership - The following are eligible for regular membership in the Duke Faculty Club as stated in the By-Laws:
- Employees of Duke University who are compensated on a monthly basis.
- Persons retired from Duke University employment who have qualified under By-Law (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 3 categories.
A limited number of membership are available for bi-weekly, non-comp, and part-time staff and Duke University alumni. Please call the office (684-6672) to learn more about these memberships.
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 Docorate Membership - The following are eligible for a house staff/ post doctorate membership in the Duke Faculty Club as stated in the By-Laws:
- 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.
Regular membership may be maintained as long as you retain the status of one of the above 2 categories.
Cost of Membership
The cost of membership to the DFC includes a one-time initiation fee of $1,000 and annual dues paid in April of each year. The dues for April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 are $790.
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.
- 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 2 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.
Definition of Family
Family membership includes the eligible individual, spouse/spousal equivalent/domestic partner, children and/or all those that live in the house year-round or children currently enrolled as full-time students.
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 9 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.