For UVA students, current and retired employees, affiliates, alumni and their families who want to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, we offer state-of-the-art recreation facilities, programming, sports teams, exercise instruction, equipment and wellness services. Members have access to all recreation centers, reservation privileges and receive discounted program registration fees.
Proof of Membership is conveyed by UVA Identification Card, UVA Rec membership card, or by providing Student/Member validation information (ID#, e-mail, etc.). Photo identification may be required in addition to validation information for proof of identification.
UVA Rec reserves the right to end or revoke access if the student/members engages in rude, inappropriate, or disruptive behavior. Intentional submittal of false or misleading identification may result in the loss of access privileges and eligibility.
UVA Students
- Currently registered UVA Students are automatically granted membership access through payment of comprehensive student fees.
- Currently registered UVA Students not paying comprehensive fees are eligible to purchase a student membership.
- Ongoing UVA Students not enrolled in fall, spring, or summer classes are eligible to purchase a student membership.
- Recent UVA graduates are eligible to purchase a student membership immediately following graduation.
UVA & Medical Center Faculty, Staff, & Retirees
- UVA Faculty & Staff with benefits and Retirees are eligible to purchase a membership.
- Current full-time UVA employees receive a subsidy on annual memberships as part of their benefit package; monthly memberships do not receive a subsidy.
Alumni
- UVA Alumni Association Contributing Members are eligible to purchase a membership.
Affiliates
- Employees of UVA Foundations and other organizations that directly support the University are eligible to purchase a membership. Affiliation verification is required.
Youth
- Members may add Youth Memberships for anyone 17 years and under.
- Youth Memberships come with limited access and other restrictions, please review the Youth and Family policy.
Visitors
- Sponsored visitors to the University are eligible to purchase a membership. Affiliation verification is required.
Sponsorships
- Qualifying Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Affiliates are eligible to sponsor spouses, plus-one, dependents and youth for membership. UVA Rec will provide ID Access Cards for sponsorships as requested.
Member Guests
- Current members and students are eligible to sponsor personal guests by purchasing a facility Guest Pass. Youth Guests are only permitted during Youth & Family Recreation hours.
- Guests are permitted to purchase a single-class Group Exercise Pass in addition to the Facility Guest Pass to participate in a Group Exercise class.
- Sponsors must remain with their guests and are responsible for all actions of their guests while utilizing recreational facilities.
- Departments have the privilege to sponsor guests without representation with advance approval from Business Services (JAG, Darden Executive Education, Madison House, Alumni Association, Office of Major Events, etc.)
- Soliciting for sponsorship is not permitted. UVA Rec reserves the right to refuse admittance to guests.
2-Week Trial Membership
- Eligible Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, Alumni, Spouses, Plus-ones and Dependents are eligible for a 2-week trial membership which includes access to all recreation facilities and group exercise classes for the duration of trial week. Youth are not eligible for the trial membership. Membership is limited to one per person.
Membership Payment Options
- Major credit card / debit card
- Check
- Cash
- Payroll deduction (Full and Part-Time UVA Faculty & Staff)
Faculty, Staff and Alumni Membership renewals can be paid online with a major credit card/debit card.