Membership & Access

Student Memberships

Actively enrolled University Park students do not need to purchase a membership to use the Campus Recreation facilities. Memberships for full- and part-time students are included in the Student Initiated Fee paid each semester. 

Student Summer Membership

University Park students who are not actively taking classes during the summer can purchase a membership for $57. The Student Summer Membership can only be purchased in person at the IM Building sales desk.

Recent Graduates

Any recent PSU graduate is eligible for our Associate Membership for the semester immediately following their graduation. Memberships can be purchased in person only at the IM Building, and you must show proof that you recently graduated.

• Monthly Membership: $50
  30 days from the date of purchase

• Semester Membership: $95
  Follows the academic calendar – fall, spring, or summer

Any commonwealth campus student (including World Campus) is eligible for our Associate Membership. Memberships can be purchased in person only at the IM Building, and you must show your current Penn State Id card.

• Monthly Membership: $50
  30 days from the date of purchase
• Semester Membership: $95
  Follows the academic calendar – fall, spring, or summer

Faculty, Staff, and Retiree Memberships

Current Penn State Faculty, Staff, and Retirees in good standing are eligible for the following memberships:

• Monthly Membership $50
  30 days from the date of purchase

• Semester Membership $95
  Based on three semesters and follows the academic calendar - fall, spring, and summer

• Annual Membership $230
  Annual memberships start from the date of purchase and are available year-round for sale

• Annual Payroll Deduction Membership
  Available for current University Park faculty and staff only.

Visiting Scholars

Penn State visiting scholars are eligible for an Associate Membership. Memberships must be purchased in person at the IM Building. Please bring a copy of your signed offer letter showing start/end dates.

• Visiting Scholars Monthly: $50
  30 days from the date of purchase

• Visiting Scholars Semester: $95 
  Based on three semesters and follows the academic calendar - fall, spring, and summer

• Visiting Scholars Annual: $230
  Annual memberships start from the date of purchase and are available year-round for sale

Associate Memberships (Spouse/Partner Memberships)

Penn State faculty, staff, retirees, and students are eligible to purchase an Associate Membership for their spouse or partner. To purchase a membership, both people must be present at the time of purchase and provide one of the following: photo IDs with matching address, mail with matching address, or a copy of a marriage certificate. A spouse/partner is eligible to have a membership without their sponsoring person having one as well, but both must be present to purchase.

• Associate Membership Monthly: $50
  30 days from the date of purchase

• Associate Membership Semester: $95 
  Based on three semesters and follows the academic calendar - fall, spring, and summer

• Associate Membership Annual: $230
  Annual memberships start from the date of purchase and are available year-round for sale

Alumni/Community Memberships

Penn State Alumni Association members over the age of 18 are eligible. Memberships can be purchased at the IM Building sales desk, and requires proof of Alumni Association membership and a photo ID. Memberships must be paid in full at the time of purchase by credit card. Memberships do not include access to the Tennis Center, Intramural Sports participation, or membership to any Club Sports. There are a limited number of Alumni Memberships available year-round for sale. 

• Alumni Membership Annual: $500
  Annual memberships start from the date of purchase and may not be pro-rated and cannot be frozen or refunded. The year starts at the date of purchase.

Daily Guest Pass

Daily Guest Passes can only be purchased in person at the IM Building sales desk for use at any Campus Recreation facility on the University Park campus except for the Tennis Center. The price is $10 per day. At the time of purchase, guests need to be accompanied by a member, have a photo ID, and be over 18 years old.

Football Weekend Memberships

Penn State Alumni Association members over the age of 18 are eligible to purchase Football Weekend Memberships. Home Football Weekend Memberships are only valid for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the weekend of a home football game.

On home football gamedays, the White Building and Hepper Fitness Center at Rec Hall are the only Campus Recreation facilities open. Memberships do not include access to the Tennis Center, Intramural Sports participation, or membership to any Club Sports.

Memberships can be purchased at the IM Building sales desk Monday through Friday before a Saturday home football game, requires proof of Alumni Association membership and a photo ID. Memberships must be paid in full at the time of purchase by credit card.

• Football Weekend Membership: $30
  Membership is only good from Friday-Sunday of the weekend purchased for. Membership may not be pro-rated and cannot be frozen or refunded.

• All Football Weekend Membership: $150

Membership is only good from Friday-Sunday during all home football weekends. Membership may not be pro-rated and cannot be frozen or refunded.

Membership Benefits

Campus Recreation membership includes access to fitness centers, most group exercise classes, and open recreation areas (indoor track, basketball, racquetball, squash, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, etc.) in the Intramural and White buildings.

Members will also have access to Hepper Fitness Center, adjacent to Rec Hall and McCoy Natatorium.

Membership Exclusions

Expanded Services and Programming options will require an additional fee. Examples include personal training, some specialty or individual fitness training, individual climbing training, IM sport registrations, Adventure Recreation trips, the Tennis Center (with the exception of students who have access via their student fee) and Stone Valley rental fees.

Membership is required for access

An active membership is required for anyone to enter a Campus Recreation facility (IM Building, White Building, Hepper Fitness Center, McCoy Natatorium). Patrons will swipe their valid Penn State ID+ or Campus Recreation Membership card upon entering each facility.

Minors at Campus Rec 

Most Campus Rec facilities are not available for youth under 18 years of age. The Natatorium, the Tennis Center, and Stone Valley Recreation Area are the exceptions.  These programs have a variety of youth options available.

Checking out Equipment

All Campus Recreation members may borrow a variety of sports & fitness equipment to use in our facilities for free with their Penn State ID+/Membership Card.

Options include, but are not limited to: basketballs, racquetball gear, squash, tennis, table tennis, climbing shoes, bocce sets, and more.

• Need more gear for a bigger adventure? 
  Our Outdoor Adventure Gear Rental Center has what you need to take to the outdoors like a pro.