Memberships
Thank you for your interest in joining University Recreation! UREC offers membership options for current and retired faculty and staff, incoming freshman, alumni and community members. Faculty/Staff annual memberships have the opportunity of being deducted directly from their UTRGV paycheck via payroll deduction. Memberships must be purchased in person at our Member Service desk. Payment options include cash, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.
Due to paperwork processing procedures, payroll deduction forms must be received by the 10th of the month to ensure proper billing at the first of the following month. If you wish to begin your membership immediately, you can pay the current month at a prorated amount using another form of payment.
Please note membership fees are subject to change. All members shall receive notification of rate increases prior to implementation. Annual membership rates will be honored until such membership is up for renewal. Restrictions apply to dependent and extended family memberships.
Membership Types
ELI or HEP / UTHSCSA Students must purchase a membership.
ELIGIBILITY
- Access to UREC is available to students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley during the semester for which they are registered and have paid the recreation fee. If unsure, verification of recreation fees can be found on the online student bill.
- Students are required to present their UTRGV student ID upon entry to UREC. Students have (1) pass per semester to enter UREC without their UTRGV student ID.
- Enrollment in university extension courses does not qualify individuals for access to UREC.
NOT TAKING SUMMER CLASSES?
- Spring semester students registered for the following fall semester are eligible to purchase a student summer membership.
- Future students who are admitted for the upcoming fall semester may purchase a student summer membership, but must already have a valid UTRGV student ID.
Student Membership Rates
| Options | 7 - Punch | Monthly | Per Summer | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | $12 | N/A | $39.50 | N/A |
| Spouse | $12 | $20 | N/A | N/A |
| Dependent** | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50 |
Access Dates
| Semester | Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | January 17, 2023 - June 3, 2023 |
| Summer I 2023 | June 5, 2023 - July 12, 2023 |
| Summer II 2023 | July 13, 2023 - August 26, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | August 28, 2023 - January 13, 2024 |
| Guests must be 18+ years old to purchase 7 - punch and monthly memberships. Guest passes are non-refundable. | |
Who falls under this category?
- UTRGV Faculty/Staff
- Residents
- Visiting Scholars
- POI Guest (person of interest)
- Contractors
- Retiree & Emertius Faculty
- UTHSCSA Employee
- VA Employee
This membership may be obtained by anyone currently employed by UTRGV or anyone who has a record of previous employment at UTRGV , UTB or UTPA. Retirees will need to be verified by Human Resources.
Spouse can obtain a membership if the faculty/staff is employed at the time or purchase.
What's needed to obtain a membership?
- A valid picture ID (driver's license or state ID)
- UTRGV Faculty / Staff ID (if applicable)
- Spouses are to be accompanied by UTRGV Faculty/Staff employee (must bring their UTRGV Faculty / Staff ID)
- If UTRGV Faculty / Staff cannot accompany their spouse, arrangements can be made by emailing recreservations@utrgv.edu prior to purchase.
- If UTRGV Faculty / Staff cannot accompany their spouse, arrangements can be made by emailing recreservations@utrgv.edu prior to purchase.
Faculty / Staff / Retiree Rates
| Options | 7 - Punch | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Staff/Retiree* | $14 | $25 | $250 |
| Spouse | $14 | $25 | $250 |
| Dependent** | N/A | N/A | $50 |
Alumni are defined as degree holding individuals who graduated from UTRGV, UTPA or UTB with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree.
What's needed to obtain a membership?
- A valid picture ID (driver's license or state ID).
- An official or unofficial transcript from UTRGV, UTPA or UTB or a copy of diploma.
- Spouses are to be accompanied by Alumni at time of purchase with alumni proof as well as provide a current bill or legal contract with both names proving legal marriage or cohabitation.
- If alumni cannot accompany their spouse, arrangements can be made by emailing recreservations@utrgv.edu prior to purchase.
Alumni Rates
| Options | 7 - Punch | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni | $16 | $30 | $300 |
| Spouse | $16 | $30 | $300 |
| Dependent** | N/A | N/A | $75 |
Guests must be 18+ years old to purchase 7 - punch and monthly memberships. Guest passes are non-refundable.
Family Hours/Children's Policy apply.
Children ages 4 to 17 are welcome into the facility with adult supervision during family hours. Family Hours are extended to normal operating hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of fall and spring semester. And during University published holidays, semester breaks and summer sessions. Approved special programs may allow children under 4 years of age into the facility.
Community Rates
| Options | Guest Pass** | 7 - Punch | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | $9.24 | $30 | $70 |
| Guests must be 18+ years old to purchase 7 - punch and monthly memberships. Guest passes are non-refundable. | |||
