Alumni Membership

Welcome to the University Recreation Center.
We are excited to extend James Madison University Alumni the opportunity to utilize our facility and variety of services.


Who is eligible?
What can I use in the building?
How much does a membership cost?
Where can I park?
What type of memberships are available?
When can I use the building?
How do I pay for a membership?
How can I sign up?


Who is eligible?

Any established JMU Alumni. Alumni will be verified based on the records kept by the Office of Alumni Relations. Packages are also available for spouses and dependents of Alumni.

What types of memberships are available?

Membership Type Description
Individual This is a membership for JMU graduates to gain access to UREC during Alumni Access hours, family hours and break hours. Alumni members will not have the option to participate in any programs and/or activities that require registration.
Individual Plus Spouse The Individual Plus Spouse has been established for Alumni to purchase membership for their spouse. Individual Plus Spouse members will have access to UREC during Alumni Access hours, family hours and break hours. Individual Plus Spouse members will not have the option to participate in any programs and/or activities that require registration.
Dependents This type of membership was established for Alumni to purchase limited access for dependents. The Dependent's Membership can not be purchased without the purchasing of an Individual Membership or Individual Plus Spouse membership and must be done at the beginning of a contract. Dependent's Membership will only have access to the facility during family hours and break hours. Dependents must be accompanied by an Alumni Access Card (AAC) holder at all times. Dependent members will not have the option to participate in any programs and/or activities that require registration.

What can I use in the building?

Alumni members can participate in all types of activities and programs that are sure to meet their fitness needs and goals. Access includes:
  • Informal Recreation Areas
  • Outdoor Synthetic Turf Field
  • Basketball Courts
  • Racquetball Courts
  • Wallyball Courts
  • Tennis Courts
  • Table Tennis
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Weight Training Equipment
  • Climbing Wall
  • Indoor Track
  • Indoor Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Equipment Rentals
  • Towel/Locker Rentals

Alumni Memberships can not be used for programs requiring registration.

What hours can I use the facility?

Individual and Individual Plus Spouse Memberships can access UREC during alumni access hours as follows:

Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 10 pm
Sunday Noon - 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Dependent Memberships will only have access to the facility during family hours and break hours. UREC Family and Break hours are as follows:

Family Hours Friday, 6:00 pm - Sunday, 6:00 pm
Break Hours Will fall in accordance to the University calendar. Times can be found on the UREC website.

How much do memberships cost?



Membership Length Individual Price Individual Plus Spouse Price Add Dependents
Yearly $250 + $175 + $150
Monthly $40 + $30 N/A
Fall or Summer Semester $100 + $75 + $50
May/Summer Semester $100 + $175 + $100
Daily $5 N/A N/A


Note: Actual semester dates dependent on University Calendar. Building hours subject to change during University breaks and holidays. See the UREC website for hours.

How do I pay?
Payments for memberships can be made by check only.

Where can I park?

Alumni members will have the option of purchasing a parking permit (paid to Parking Services) that will allow them to park in a designated lot near UREC during access hours in order to visit the facility. Parking permits must be purchased at the Parking Office located in the Parking Deck. If members choose not to purchase a parking pass they will need to find other means of transportation to the facility. Members choosing to purchase a parking pass will need to pay the fees listed below.

Parking Permit Prices:
Yearly $45
Monthly $15
Semester $25 per semester
May / Summer Session $25
Daily $4

How do I sign up?

Applications are available at the UREC Welcome Center or by clicking here.