Fee-Paying Students — You're Already A Member!

All University of Minnesota students paying the Student Services Fee have automatic membership. A valid U Card gets you to access to various RecWell facilities.

Non-Fee Paying Students

Students at the University of Minnesota not paying the Student Services Fee need to purchase a membership at the rates below. 

Graduate Assistants on the Graduate Assistant Health Plan who are not paying the Student Services Fees can receive an $80 discount on a gym membership each semester at RecWell. Visit Member Services at the University Recreation and Wellness Center - Minneapolis campus to update or start your membership, and let them know you would like the Boynton discounted rate. The gym discount program is structured so the discount is taken off upfront. 

If you have questions, please contact the Member Services office at (612) 626-9222 and press “0” or email [email protected].   

Prices shown below are post-tax:

Non-Fee Paying Students — Purchase a Student Membership

*Membership provides access to the following University Recreation and Wellness Facilities: URWC, SPG, Fieldhouse, Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center, and URW Sports Field Complex.

Faculty and staff members at the University of Minnesota are eligible to purchase a RecWell membership. Retirees are eligible to purchase non-payroll deduction memberships at the Faculty/Staff Rate.

Prices shown below are post-tax:

Purchase A Faculty/Staff Membership

Membership provides access to the following University Recreation and Wellness Facilities: URWC, SPG, Fieldhouse, Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center, and URW Sports Field Complex.

_{*26 pay periods; Payroll Deduction memberships must be purchased in-person at the Members Service Desk of the University Recreation and Wellness Center or the St. Paul Gym.}

_{** Special Promotional Period: This one-time enrollment fee will be waived September 1-30, 2022.}

_{Please note that Aramark, MPhysicians (University of Minnesota Physicians), Visiting Scholars, Post Doctorate Fellows, retirees, and non-Twin Cities location employees are not eligible for payroll deduction memberships.}

_{All purchases will be tracked and those eligible for membership will have the option to apply Day Pass fees up to $24 towards a semester, 6-month, annual or payroll deduction enrollment fee within 30-days of purchase.}

UMN Faculty and Staff can use RecWell facilities for free on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Access also includes free open climbing (Mpls only), free Group Fitness classes, and a free daily locker. Visit the Member Service Desk at the University Recreation and Wellness Center of the St. Paul Gym when checking in.

Fall 2022 Dates: Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15

Spring 2023 Dates: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18

Summer 2023 Dates: June 15, July 20, Aug 17

Community Members

Community memberships are available at the St. Paul Gym for individuals age 18 or older not affiliated with the University of Minnesota. This membership is valid only at the St. Paul Gym and does not offer any guest or family day privileges. 

Alumni

Graduates of any University of Minnesota campus are eligible to purchase a membership. Alumni must provide a copy of their diploma or unofficial transcript at time of initial enrollment to verify status.

Affiliates

Affiliates include UMMC Fairview, UMN Physicians, Aramark, French Meadow, St. Paul Campus Forestry Department, USDA, North Central Research Station, and MN Crop Improvement Association.  Affiliates must present photo ID and most current pay stub for verification at the time of membership purchase or renewal.

ALUMNI / UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES

ST. PAUL COMMUNITY 

*Membership provides access to the following University Recreation and Wellness Facilities: URWC, SPG, Fieldhouse, Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center, and URW Sports Field Complex.

_{All purchases will be tracked and those eligible for a membership will have the option to apply Day Pass fees up to $24 towards a semester, 6-month, annual or payroll deduction membership within 30-days of purchase.}

A current RecWell member can act as a sponsor for one adult (18 years or older). A sponsored member is charged the same fee as any member. Please note that a sponsored membership may not exceed the duration of the sponsor's membership and their membership must remain active to stay eligible.

*Membership provides access to the following University Recreation and Wellness Facilities: URWC, SPG, Fieldhouse, Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center, and URW Sports Field Complex.

Sponsored Member Policies

Rates

Rates shown below are post-tax:

Guest Pass Policy

• Members of University Recreation and Wellness (URW) may bring one (1) guest into the facilities by purchasing a Guest Pass
• Children 6 and older require a Guest Pass, while children 5 and under are admitted free; limit two children per parent
• Each member is allowed to bring two (2) paying guests on weekends, during breaks and summer session
• Guests must present a photo ID
• All Guests must enter and leave with their host
• The host is responsible for the conduct and actions of their guest
• Improper conduct by a guest can affect the current and future eligibility of the host
• Sponsored Members and St. Paul Gym Community Members do not have guest privilege

Who qualifies for our Family Day program?

• "Family" may include the RecWell Member (required), one (1) 18+ yr old adult, and up to 4 dependent minor children under the age of 18. Limit 2 children per adult while in the facility.

Fall 2022 Program Start Date:

• Sunday, October 2, 2022 at St. Paul Gym

Locations and Schedule: Family Day will alternate weekly between the St. Paul Gym (SPG) and the University Recreation & Wellness Center on the Minneapolis campus (URWC). 

• The 1st and 3rd Sunday of each calendar month will be held at SPG
• The 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month will be held at URWC
• No Family Day will take place on the 5th Sunday of months with 5 Sundays

Hours:

• 2pm - 5pm (check-in begins at 1:45pm with final check-in at 4:15pm)

Registration requirements:

• The RecWell member will register for their Family Day Pass (date and time) on shoprecwell.umn.edu
• Family Day passes will be available for purchase for $5/day
• Registration for October 2nd at SPG opens on September 29th
• Family Day Pass registrations will open 72 hours in advance of Family Day
• RecWell member will sign the Family Day Pass waiver on behalf of their dependents, additional adult will need photo ID and to fill out a paper waiver upon arrival
• Check-in times will occur every ½ hour to prevent crowding in our check-in facility spaces
• Check-ins will be limited to 5 families at SPG and 10 families at URWC per half hour
• Family members will be issued a wristband upon entry; this wristband must be worn at all times while in the facility

Available activities:

• Swimming during designated Family Swim times
• Racquetball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Squash
• Pickleball

If you have an eligible insurance plan, you are able to receive a monthly reimbursement for active participation. Visit a RecWell facility at least the monthly minimum required by your insurance company, and enjoy a $20 reimbursement to your checking or savings account each month you make your visits. 

New RecWell Member Sign Up 

Returning RecWell Member

If you are a University of Minnesota graduate student on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Graduate Assistant Health Plan, please contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at 612-624-0627 before enrolling.

Find more information on Gym Reimbursement.