UREC Membership Eligibilities
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Membership Dates
| Semester | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | June 8, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 24, 2026 | January 10, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | January 11, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |




Student Memberships
Full-time students are already UREC members, and part-time and online students ar eligible to join the UREC community. Check out the options below or visit the UREC operations desk for more information.
Membership Types & Pricing
All currently enrolled, full-time LSU students are eligible to use LSU UREC by presenting their Tiger Card at the entry station. UREC fees are included in the full-time tuition-fee bill paid directly to the Office of Bursar Operations at the current student rate.
Part-time students (in summer semester this is equal to those enrolled in five or less hours) are eligible to purchase a UREC membership at the current Student Rate. Part-time students are in the UREC database and need only present their LSU Tiger Card at the time of purchase.
| Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|
| $200 + Tax | $85 + Tax |
LSU students who are registered full-time for the Fall semester, and had a full course load in the Spring semester, may purchase a summer continuing membership for the summer months.
| Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|
| $200 + Tax | $85 + Tax |
Student members may extend an additional membership to their spouse or dependents. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
| Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|
| $200 + Tax | $85 + Tax |
Students may not sponsor their parents or siblings under student family rates. A family consists of the primary student member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents. A family can include up to six members. Additional family member beyond six must pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
Children under the age of 12 months are not eligible for a membership. If you bring a child to UREC under the age of 12 months, they are permitted access to UREC, and must have a waiver processed for each visit at no charge. The number of guests allowed, regardless of age, is still (3) per day.
Children over the age of 12 months, are eligible to be considered members under a Family Membership and are also eligible for a guest pass. Read more about UREC Dependent and Age Restriction policies.
| Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|
| $600 + Tax | $225 + Tax |
A Break Pass allows students from Baton Rouge, who are attending a college out of town, to purchase a membership during Spring Break Hours or Winter Break Hours. Students must provide their valid college ID and a state issued ID showing Baton Rouge residency.
- Spring or Winter Break cost - $45 + tax
UREC offers multi-pass options for those eligible to purchase a UREC membership. Multi-passes are available in packages of 10, 20, and 30 visits. The prices are as follows:
| 10 Visits | 20 Visits | 30 Visits |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $180 | $255 |
Anyone eligible for a UREC membership may purchase a multi-pass with photo identification. Multi-pass packages are valid 1 year from date of purchase, and multi-pass users are not eligible to sponsor guests for a guest pass. Multi-passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes. Multi-pass users who wish to utilize GroupX Class reservations should contact Ryan Lamb at rlamb@lsu.edu.
Faculty & Staff Memberships
All LSU Faculty and Staff are invited to become UREC members and sign up for a one-time 7 day pass to try out all UREC facilities and services. Eligible employees also include LSU System Campuses, LSU Foundation employees, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center employees. For a tour or to learn more about UREC, visit the main operations desk located at the facility entrance.
Eligibility
LSU Faculty and Staff are eligible for UREC membership by presenting their Tiger Card at the UREC Operations Desk. Memberships are pro-rated three weeks after the start of each semester.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk or by monthly installments utilizing FACTS Payment Plan.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $509 + Tax | $220 + Tax | $130 + Tax |
Eligibility
Faculty and Staff may not sponsor their parents or siblings under Faculty and Staff family rates. A family consists of the primary faculty or staff member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents. A family can include up to six members. Additional family members beyond six must pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
Children under the age of 12 months are not eligible for a membership. If you bring a child to UREC under the age of 12 months, they are permitted access to UREC, and must have a waiver processed for each visit at no charge. The number of guests allowed, regardless of age, is still (3) per day.
Children over the age of 12 months, are eligible to be considered members under a Family Membership and are also eligible for a guest pass. Read more about UREC Dependent and Age Restriction policies.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk or by monthly installments utilizing FACTS Payment Plan.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $1,527 + Tax | $660 + Tax | $309 + Tax |
Eligibility
UREC Faculty and Staff members may sponsor one person of their choosing with a Plus One membership. This person is eligible for a UREC membership at the current Faculty and Staff member rate. The Faculty and Staff sponsor must be present to sign up and renew their sponsored guest’s membership. Both individuals must present valid photo identification at the time of signing up or renewal. The length of the Plus One membership may not exceed that of the Faculty and Staff sponsor. Plus one members are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
Eligibility
Current LSU Faculty and Staff are eligible for a one-time, seven consecutive day trial of UREC facilities and programs. Individuals may claim this offer in person at the UREC Operations Desk by showing their Tiger Card.
Eligibility
Bike Commuter memberships are available to LSU Faculty and Staff who commute to LSU via bicycle. Access will be granted Monday – Friday from 5:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. through the East Entrance. Commuter members may only access the East Locker Rooms or the East gender-neutral changing rooms. Eligibility for this membership is contingent upon having a registered bike with the East Baton Rouge Parish, and a valid Tiger Card.
Bike Commuter memberships are only sold on a per-semester basis and at the rate of $66 plus applicable tax.
Eligibility
Breaks Pass allows LSU faculty and staff, and their sponsored guests, to purchase a membership during Spring Break Hours or Winter Break Hours
- Spring or Winter Break cost - $45
UREC offers multi-pass options for those eligible to purchase a UREC membership. Multi-passes are available in packages of 10, 20, and 30 visits. The prices are as follows:
| 10 Visits | 20 Visits | 30 Visits |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $180 | $255 |
Anyone eligible for a UREC membership may purchase a multi-pass with photo identification. Multi-pass packages are valid 1 year from date of purchase, and multi-pass users are not eligible to sponsor guests for a guest pass. Multi-passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Spouses, dependents, and Plus one members are not eligible for multi-visit passes. Multi-pass users who wish to utilize GroupX Class reservations should contact Ryan Lamb at rlamb@lsu.edu.
Alumni Memberships
Once at Tiger, always a Tiger. All alumni are invited to come back to UREC and keep your fitness routine going after graduation, or if you never had the chance to experience UREC as a student, it's never too late to join the community!
Membership Types & Pricing
Eligibility
LSU Alumni are eligible for UREC membership by presenting a valid photo ID at the UREC Operations Desk. Alumni are only considered those individuals who have received a diploma from LSU. LSU Alumni who did not receive their diploma from LSU Baton Rouge will be asked to verify their LSU Alumni status with LSU transcripts or LSU diploma.
Additional Verification
If the diploma was not received from LSU Baton Rouge, Alumni must verify their LSU Alumni status by providing either:
- LSU transcripts
- LSU diploma
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $684 + Tax | $286 + Tax | $169 + Tax |
Eligibility
Alumni may not sponsor their parents or siblings under Alumni Family rates. A family consists of the primary Alumni member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents. A family can include up to six members. Additional family members beyond six must pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
Children under the age of 12 months are not eligible for a membership. If you bring a child to UREC under the age of 12 months, they are permitted access to UREC, and must have a waiver processed for each visit at no charge. The number of guests allowed, regardless of age, is still (3) per day.
Children over the age of 12 months, are eligible to be considered members under a Family Membership and are also eligible for a guest pass. Read more about UREC Dependent and Age Restriction policies.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $684 + Tax | $286 + Tax | $169 + Tax |
Eligibility
Alumni may not sponsor their parents or siblings under Alumni Family rates. A family consists of the primary Alumni member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents. A family can include up to six members. Additional family members beyond six must pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $1,778.40 + Tax | $858 + Tax | $507 + Tax |
UREC offers multi-pass options for those eligible to purchase a UREC membership. Multi-passes are available in packages of 10, 20, and 30 visits. The prices are as follows:
| 10 Visits | 20 Visits | 30 Visits |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $180 | $255 |
Anyone eligible for a UREC membership may purchase a multi-pass with photo identification. Multi-pass packages are valid 1 year from date of purchase, and multi-pass users are not eligible to sponsor guests for a guest pass. Multi-passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes. Multi-pass users who wish to utilize GroupX Class reservations should contact Ryan Lamb at rlamb@lsu.edu.
Affiliate Memberships
UREC offers memberships opportunities to those that work with an organization that has ties to LSU. Open the "LSU Affiliate" option below to see if you are eligible. If you do not fall under one of those groups and think you do, email urecmembership@lsu.edu to inquire.
Membership Type & Pricing
Eligibility
LSU UREC extends membership opportunities to those groups who have a documented relationship with LSU. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Campus Federal Full-Time Employees
- Chartwells Full-Time Employees
- Louisiana Business and Technology Center Full-Time Employees
- LSU Family Association Members
- Louisiana State Full-Time Employees
- TAF member/LSU Athletics Affiliate
- All Elected Louisiana Officials
- Greek Life House Directors
- LSU Campus Ministers
- LSU Board of Supervisors
- Oschner Life Long Learning Institute Members
- A local company that employs LSU students as Interns - Full-Time Employees
- LSU Purchasing Vendors Full-Time Employees
To inquire about eligibility, please contact urecmembership@lsu.edu.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $712.50 + Tax | $297 + Tax | $175.50 + Tax |
Eligibility
Affiliates may not sponsor their parents or siblings under Affiliate Family rates.
A family consists of the primary affiliate member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents.
A family can include up to six members. Additional family members beyond six must
pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $712.50 + Tax | $297 + Tax | $175.50 + Tax |
Eligibility
Affiliates may not sponsor their parents or siblings under Affiliate Family rates. A family consists of the primary affiliate member, their spouse, and up to 4 dependents. A family can include up to six members. Additional family members beyond six must pay the individual rate. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes.
Children under the age of 12 months are not eligible for a membership. If you bring a child to UREC under the age of 12 months, they are permitted access to UREC, and must have a waiver processed for each visit at no charge. The number of guests allowed, regardless of age, is still (3) per day.
Children over the age of 12 months, are eligible to be considered members under a Family Membership and are also eligible for a guest pass. Read more about UREC Dependent and Age Restriction policies.
To Purchase
Memberships may be purchased by credit card at the Main UREC Operations Desk.
| Annual | Fall or Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| $1,846.80 + Tax | $891 + Tax | $526.50 + Tax |
UREC offers multi-pass options for those eligible to purchase a UREC membership. Multi-passes are available in packages of 10, 20, and 30 visits. The prices are as follows:
| 10 Visits | 20 Visits | 30 Visits |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $180 | $255 |
Anyone eligible for a UREC membership may purchase a multi-pass with photo identification. Multi-pass packages are valid 1 year from date of purchase, and multi-pass users are not eligible to sponsor guests for a guest pass. Multi-passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for multi-visit passes. Multi-pass users who wish to utilize GroupX Class reservations should contact Ryan Lamb at rlamb@lsu.edu.
Guest Passes
UREC members are allowed up to three guests per day at the rate of $10 per guest. Guest Passes can be purchased at either Operations Desk for $10 per day. Both guest and sponsor must be present to purchase a guest pass. All guest pass policies and guidelines apply.
Guests must present a government-issued ID at the time of guest pass purchase. If the guest does not present a government-issued ID, then they are unable to purchase a guest pass.
Individuals staying at either the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center are allowed entry with the purchase of the $10 guest pass by presenting a room key or room receipt and acceptable identification.
Members of the LSU Family Association receive two (2) complementary day passes per academic year and are eligible to purchase a UREC membership at the affiliate rate. Those who visit campus less frequently and would like access to UREC facilities can purchase a daily pass for just $10 per person by showing their current Family Association membership card and acceptable identification. The Family Association member must be present to be eligible for this offer and will be required to present a photo id (driver’s license, government-issued ID).
Guest Pass Policies
Eligibility & Sponsorship
- Anyone without a valid UREC membership must be sponsored by a current UREC member to purchase a guest pass—regardless of age. LSU Student, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, and others eligible for a UREC Membership may purchase a guest pass for themselves to visit for the day.
- Members may sponsor up to three (3) guests per day.
- Guests under 18 require a signed participation agreement from a parent or legal guardian.
- Members under 18 cannot sponsor guests.
- Guests may not be left unattended—the sponsor must remain on UREC property at all times and is responsible for the guest’s conduct. Misconduct may result in disciplinary action or membership termination.
Pricing & Payment
- Guest passes are $10 per person per day.
- TigerCash or credit card are only accepted forms of payment.
- Guests staying at The Lod Cook Hotel may purchase a guest pass by presenting a room key or receipt.
Entry Requirements
- All guests must present a valid government-issued photo ID upon purchase and entry.
- Guest passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Passes will not be sold within one hour of closing.
- Falsifying ID may result in disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by UREC professional staff.
Usage Restrictions
- Guest pass holders cannot:
- Check out equipment
- Make court reservations
- Participate in Intramural programs
Special Event Guests
- Spectators or participants tied to facility rentals or special events must check in at the UREC Operations Desk to receive a pass, per the rental agreement.
UREC Discounts
UREC offers discounted membership opportunities for eligible patrons. Open the discount options below to learn more about available discounts and see if you qualify.
Please note that individuals may only apply one discount toward their membership and cannot combine multiple discount programs concurrently. Discounts apply to UREC memberships only and are not valid toward other UREC programs or services.
Eligibility
Program 60 provides qualifying members age 60 or older a 20% discount off the purchase of a UREC membership. The individual must present a photo ID, with date of birth, at the time of purchase.
Eligibility
The Retiree Membership is offered to retired Faculty and Staff. It provides qualifying individuals the ability to purchase a Faculty and Staff membership at a 20% discount. The patron must present a photo ID and proof of service at LSU, to include year’s employed, at the time of purchase.
Anyone purchasing an Annual membership will have a Start Date beginning on the date of purchase and an End Date of one day prior to a year after their Start Date (e.g. an Annual membership purchased on March 31, 2023 will have an End Date of March 30th, 2024.
*UREC memberships do not include any parking permits. All parking on campus, and around UREC, is overseen by LSU Parking and Transportation. Please refer to them for any parking inquiries by calling 225-578-5000 or emailing parking@lsu.edu.
If you are a current member and need to cancel your membership, please complete and submit this form. Excludes Full Time Student Memberships.
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