Facilities | Recreation Center

Where do I get a membership?
If you're a full-fee-paying student, you are already a member. Present your Buff OneCard at either door of the Recreation Center for admittance. If you're not a student, you must be affiliated with the University to become a member and bring proof of the affiliation to the cashier's desk inside the main entrance of the recreation center. Membership prices are dependent on the kind of affiliation.
May I bring a guest?
Members may bring up to three guests per day. The cost is $5.00 and they must be signed in at the Cashier Desk.
I'm a graduate student.Why can't I get in the recreation center?
Any graduate student at the University of Colorado at Boulder who does not pay full student fees may purchase a Student Affiliate membership.
My spouse or partner wants to join, too. How is it done?
A primary member may purchase a spouse or partner membership when s/he displays a marriage certificate or joint checking account (same address) as proof.
I'll be in Boulder working this summer, but I won't be a student until the fall semester. Can I use the recreation center over the summer?
Students who are preregistered for fall semester may buy a continuing student membership for the summer. These memberships are sold in a way to accommodate students here for the whole summer whether or not they are taking classes. Ask at the recreation center cashier's desk for more information.
Do students who are single parents really get free family memberships?
Yes. Come to the administrative office, and we will give you the proper form to obtain a membership for your dependent children.
How are memberships sold?
Memberships are sold on a semester basis. All memberships are sold at half price in the middle of each semester.
Do I have to be a member to take classes? Is there a cost for the classes?
All classes, trips, seminars or tournaments are open only to members, with the exception of skating classes, which are offered to non-members at a higher price. Most classes have an associated fee. Check each area for details.