General Information

Memberships

CONTENTS:

Purchasing a Membership:

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in 9 credits or more (Graduate students enrolled in 6 credits or more) at UNC are automatically enrolled as members of the Rec Center when their student fees are paid in full.

For students who are not paying student fees, typically during the Summer Semesters, can purchase a membership for a prorated amount, starting at $85 per semester.

Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.  

Spouse and Domestic Partner Procedures:

Married couples must show marriage certificate or follow steps for domestic partners.

Domestic partners must show proof of shared residence and one of the following:

  1. Joint bank account or loan
  2. Joint insurance or listing as beneficiary on insurance or retirement
  3. Joint car registration
  4. Other legal documentation of financial interdependence.

ID Cards:

All UNC Students are issued a Bear ID Card.  This card must be presented every time you enter the Rec Center.  Any lost or damaged cards must be addressed by the UNC Card Office, located in the University Center.

Student Membership Policies:

  • Students currently enrolled in 9 credits or more at UNC are automatically enrolled as members when they pay thier student fees.

  • In the summer, students who are not taking classes but were enrolled in the Spring AND are enrolled for the Fall, may purchase summer memberships (see current price list).  Students must present a both their Spring and Fall schedule upon purchasing a membership. Students who are pre-enrolled also have the option of purchasing daily Recreation Center Passes for a $5.00 fee, but they will need to show their UNC ID and Fall Schedule each time they purchase a daily pass.

  • UNC students paying for 9 credits or more, who are also UNC employees, do not need to purchase a Faculty/Staff Membership.

  • Students may purchase a membership for their spouse or domestic partner by adding them to the student’s membership. See Spouse and Domestic Partner procedures above for more details.