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Community Membership

Do you live in or near Carbondale and want to use the SRC? Then this is the membership for you! Individuals with no direct relationship to the University can purchase a Community Membership and have full access to all the opportunities available in the Student Recreation Center.

How much does it cost?

Annual Membership Fee
Annual Membership Monthly Deduction* Total After 12 Mo. One-Time Incentive Payment
Primary $45.10 $541.20 $486.00
Primary + One** $68.02 $816.24 $734.00
Add a Child(ren)*** $10.08 each +$121.00 each +$110 each

*If choosing the Monthly Deduction payment option, first month's payment will need to be paid upfront. Submission of a voided check or routing and account information on bank's letterhead at the time of sign-up is requiredDownload the Annual Membership Monthly Deduction Authorization form. This payment option is available only as a 12-month commitment. Unlimited 1-month passes are available for $66. 

**The plus-one must be at least 18 years of age and of the same family as the Primary.

***You may add as many children as you wish.


Semester Membership Fee
Semester Membership
(Prorated as the semester progresses)
Summer Fall / Spring
Primary $159 $194 / $194
Primary + One* $225 $ 300/ $300
Add a Child(ren)** +$33 each +$44 each / +$44 each

*The plus-one must be at least 18 years of age and of the same family as the Primary.

**You may add as many children as you wish.

Membership Benefits

Gain Access to:
  • Free Group Fitness Classes
  • An Olympic size swimming pool
  • 2 Running Tracks
  • Discounts on Personal Trainers & Classes
  • Over 80 Pieces of Cardio Equipment
  • 3 Fully Outfitted Weight Rooms
  • 15 Foot Rock Climbing Wall
  • Sauna

First time Sign up info

  1. Come to the SIU Student Recreation Center.
  2. Visit Member Services which is located on the lower level of the REC Center.
  3. Choose your Membership Type.
  4. Fill out required paperwork.
  5. Take a photo for your ID.
  6. Enjoy the REC!