10 Reasons to Join
You Membership Matters

1. Connect to career opportunities 
It’s a top priority to provide members with plenty of career connections to advance professionally. Members receive invitations to networking events to expand business connections and free career counseling with JCU Career Services where experts review job-search strategies, interview techniques, 
and resumes and cover letters. 

2. Enjoy member benefits 
Membership comes with its rewards including tickets to selected events and performances, discounts at campus bookstores, and discounts at national retailers and hotels near JCU campuses.

 
3. Uphold JCU Gladiators pride 
Today, JCU is one of the most important American Universities abroad and we are earning recognition and fame as the each year goes by. As a JCU Alumni Association member, you contribute to a visible alumni community that matches the might of the university.
 
4. Keep the connection 
We are proud of our alumni and want you to remain a part of JCU. What we are today, our identity, and our prestige have been shaped by the participation of all of you. But only you can keep this link alive through your membership in the JCU Alumni Association. 

5. Increase the prestige of your JCU degree 
The number of dues-paying alumni is a factor in annual university rankings, as well as in the university’s pursuit of grant support. Every single member counts. 

6. Be an informed JCU alum 
As a member, you continue to receive firsthand news about JCU through our digital newsletter, this website, and our social networking sites giving you the inside track on the latest research, sports, alumni and other news. 

7. Support programming 
The JCU Alumni Association exists to engage, connect and celebrate alumni 
through activities like Homecoming, career services, sports, awards, reunions and the strength and countless resources that an increasingly growing network of alumni can grant you. Your financial support enables the programs we undertake. 

8. Recognize JCU alumni 
Through the annual Homecoming Awards, Alumni Reunions across the world, donation certificates and much more we recognize and acknowledge our alumni and their contributions every year!
 
9. Contribute to scholarships 
Your donations contribute to the creation of the new Alumni Matching Scholarship.

10. Connect with other alumni 
The association hosts at least four complimentary member appreciation events each year. Whether it’s a family fun day, getting back in touch with all friends, striking business deals and partnerships, the JCU Alumni Association and the alumni network will always be there to back you up.