Memberships

Students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours of on-campus classes for Fall and Spring Semesters and 3 credit hours of on-campus classes for Summer are charged the General Student Fee, which includes the use of the SIU Student Recreation Center. 

Students enrolled in only online classes for the current semester are charged the General Student Off-Campus fee, which does not include use of the Rec Center.

Students who do not meet the minimum on-campus class requirements listed above can elect to purchase a semester membership at Member Services located on the lower level of the Student Recreation Center.

To find out if you are paying the on-campus General Student Fee, view the "charges" section of your Bursar Bill (viewable on SalukiNet). 

Purchase a Student Membership

* The plus-one must be at least 18 years of age and of the same family as the Primary. Not sold at an Annual status.

Have a child(ren) that would also like to use the REC?

Price for children of students

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

Did you attend SIU? Then this is the membership for you! Any graduate or individual that has completed a minimum of 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate credit hours at SIU have the option to purchase memberships to the Student Recreation Center. Bring a copy of your diploma, transcript or SIU Alumni Association card to receive the Alumni rate.

How much does it cost?

*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 required. Download 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.

*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.

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

Do you work for SIU? Then this is the membership for you! Current SIU System employees are eligible to purchase memberships to the Student Recreation Center. SIUC Faculty and Staff can also opt to choose to use payroll deduction for their membership.

Payroll deduction prices listed with how they are paid (bi-weekly, semi monthly, etc).

Must be a 12 month full time employee to be eligible for Payroll deduction.

New GOLD membership available beginning August 1, 2025 for CURRENT SIU employees with 20 or more years of employment at SIU.  Contact Member Services at 618/453-1277- option 2 for pricing and eligibility critieria.

How much does it cost?

*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 required. Download the Annual Membership Monthly Deduction Authorization form. This payment option is available only as a 12-month commitment.  Want your membership deducted from your SIU payroll? (This option is only available to 12-month employees.) Download the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form here.

**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.

*You may add as many children as you wish.

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

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

Remember the days when you could get up from your desk and run around having fun at recess? Great news - you can still enjoy a recess at work! If you are Faculty or Staff at SIU this membership provides the opportunity for you to visit the SIU Student Rec Center during your lunch hour, exercise, and return to work for the afternoon feeling refreshed and accomplished.

*The initial purchase of this membership is only available to SIU Faculty and Staff that do not currently possess any other type of SIU Rec membership.

*No payroll deduction available for this membership

How much does it cost?

Did you once work for SIU? Then this is the membership for you! Retired SIUC employees are eligible to purchase a discounted membership to the Student Recreation Center. Provide your SIU System Emeritus card to receive the Emeritus rate.

How much does it cost?

*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 required. Download 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.

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

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

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?

*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 required. Download 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.

*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.

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

Are you over the age of 65? Then this is the membership for you! Senior Limited grants you access to the Rec Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and regular business hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Silver Sneakers

We offer SilverSneakers memberships at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans. Check your SilverSneakers eligibility here. If you are eligible, bring your 16-digit code in during Member Services Hours to activate your membership!*

The Silver Sneakers membership has limited access hours of Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and regular business hours on Saturday and Sunday.

*Refunds will not be given for existing memberships; SilverSneakers memberships are only available for purchase as a new membership or a membership that needs renewal. 

How much does it cost?

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

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

• Membership Timeframe:  November 1 - March 31 of current year
• Price: $125.  Last day to purchase is end of current Fall semester.
• Membership is not prorated based on time of purchase.
• Membership qualifies you to enter the building during normal building hours and limited break hours
• Must be a new member (no membership for the last 6 months)
• Not available for sale online, must purchase in person at Member Services

Are you looking for fun, family recreation on weekends or after school hours on Fridays? Then this is the membership for you! Families that purchase a Family Membership will have full access to all the opportunities available in the Student Recreation Center.

How much does it cost?

*Costs are the same for each membership category (Community, Alumni, and Faculty/Staff).

*Each family member must live in the same household. 

Minimum 1 adult / Maximum 2 adults

You may add as many children as you wish.

Members must meet the following criteria and rules: 

• Child is defined as anyone under the age of 18.
• Parent Member must be legal guardian of the minor(s).
• Each member will need to have ID card printed.
• Minor must always be accompanied by the parent member when using the facilities.

ATTENTION: Misuse of IDs, including using another patron's login information for the Rec Center App, to gain facility access is considered fraud. Campus Recreation staff will confiscate misused, expired, or invalid cards and misuse of IDs may result in loss of membership privileges. Only the person listed on the membership ID card can use it. Replacement card cost is $15.

Visit Pass

A visit pass is a pass that non-members can purchase to gain access to the SRC for a limited amount of days. There is no expiration date on a Visit Pass. A current RSS Member may also purchase a visit pass for a friend or family member, but both people must be present at time of purchase to sign a waiver. A person with a Visit Pass can sponsor up to 2 people per day, the guest will have to pay the guest pass fee to use the facility. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while in the facility.

Guest Pass

A current member of the SRC can sponsor a guest to use the facilities for a single calendar day during the current semester building hours. Buy a Guest Sponsored Pass at Member Services. To purchase a Guest Sponsored Pass, go to the Member Services Counter with your sponsor and pay the required fee.

Important Things to Know Before Your Visit

• Valid State ID must be presented to purchase a pass
• Guests MUST be accompanied by an SIUC Student or SRC member 18 years of age or older. Only 2 guests per member/SIUC Student can be sponsored the same day.
• Guests 17 years of age and under are permitted in the SRC ONLY when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. The guardian must be with them at all times.
• Sponsors of guests are responsible and liable for the actions of their guests while using Facilities/Equipment or Programs.
• Members 17 years of age or younger CANNOT sponsor guests.