Student Duke Club

As a student at James Madison University (JMU), you are invited to join the Student Duke Club (SDC), the official student fan section of JMU Athletics that provides you the opportunity to grow the “We Bleed Purple” culture together!

SDC is a philanthropic student membership group with an annual commitment that grants members exclusive benefits and opportunities while supporting our 500+ student-athletes.

Student Duke Club Membership Renewals begin June 1st of each year!

Note: New students should wait to join the Student Duke Club until after receiving their EID number which will be located on their JACard.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE STUDENT DUKE CLUB

STUDENT DUKE CLUB GAME DAY CENTRAL

As a member of the Student Duke Club (SDC) you will receive early access to claim tickets for home football games on the Monday two weeks prior to the game date. Please review the reminders below prior to SDC Early On Sale.

Reminders:

Tickets will go on sale at 9:00AM on Monday, two weeks prior to the game. This early on sale date is for SDC Members only. The general student body will gain access at 9:00AM on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the game. All On Sale dates are listed below.
As a SDC Member, you receive access to the early on sale, this access does not guarantee a ticket to the game.
Tickets can be reserved at Student.JMUTickets.com. If you are logging in for the first time, you must register your account. Do NOT create an account in the system. You already have an account via your Student ID. You just need to register using the steps below.
- Steps to Activate:
  - Go to Student.JMUTickets.com
  - Enter your Student Email and click Continue. This will be your (dukes.jmu.edu) email address.
  - Click Forgot Password and you will be asked to create a password. This will be different than your EID password.
  - Once a new password is created and information is checked your account is now active.
  - The next time you log in use your email address (dukes.jmu.edu) and the password you just created.
- We recommend you do this process prior to the early on sale to avoid any delays day of.

NOTE: In order to qualify for SDC early football ticket access, you must become a member by 12 p.m. the Friday before a selection Monday.. Students who join SDC after 12 p.m. on Fridays will not have access to early tickets and can select on Tuesday with the general student body. Your early access will be in effect for the following home games.

BENEFITS
MISSION
VISION
VALUES

Over the course of each membership year (August to May) students will receive the following benefits with an annual donation of $25:

24 Hour Early Ticket Access
Invitation to Member-Only Events
Leadership Opportunities
Annual Membership T-Shirt

The Student Duke Club is a philanthropic club fueled by passionate and committed members who support JMU Athletics and its student-athletes. This organization fulfills its purpose by instilling a giving culture, promoting enthusiastic participation, and engaging with the student body and alumni.

To develop an official fan group that all students can easily identify with and want to join.

Identify, build a relationship with, and cultivate the enthusiasm for JMU's most passionate undergraduate student fans.

Create a tradition of giving that can easily transition into alumni giving through their favorite teams' support clubs.

Passion

Commitment

Accountability

Energy

Meet the Board

SDC Events

Membership T-Shirt

Student Ticket Info

STUDENT DUKE CLUB SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Are you a JMU Student Duke Club member who is interested in being featured in an SDC Spotlight? You could be chosen next...all you have to do is complete the brief SDC Spotlight Survey and submit your photo!

STUDENT DUKE CLUB FAQs

The Duke Club is the fundraising arm for James Madison University Athletics. Through its annual fund, the Duke Club raises unrestricted contributions in support of student-athlete scholarships and the athletic budget. Additionally, the Duke Club aids athletic facility enhancements and other needs through capital campaigns. To learn more about the Duke Club click here.
You can sign up to be a member at any point throughout the year! We encourage students to sign up at the beginning of each school year to receive a full year of benefits. The membership year runs on the academic calendar (August to May) and you must renew your membership every year.
Your $25 donation goes directly to the Proud & True Fund, which in return supports our student-athletes and the general athletics operating budget. Support of the Proud & True Fund is vital to the continued success of more than 500+ student-athletes and makes a significant impact on each athlete and program.
Members of the Student Duke Club must renew their membership every year with a $25 donation in order to receive member benefits. This allows students to build priority points by establishing consecutive years of giving as well as expose students to the annual giving culture. Priority points are accumulated each year and can set you up for future benefits following graduation. For more information on priority points click here.
The Student Duke Club offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable leadership skills by applying to be a board member! Applications open towards the end of the membership year and all are welcome to apply for the positions available.
No positions available and still want to be involved? Feel free to reach out to the board or email us at dukeclub@jmu.edu with any inquiries.
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