- University Recreation and Well-Being
- Memberships
Recreation Center
Recreation and Athletics Center
569 Pioneer Drive
Rochester ,
MI
48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-4REC (4732)
fax: (248) 370-4889
rec@oakland.edu

Memberships
All Memberships Include:
- Renovated indoor/outdoor facilities
- Aquatic center
- Hillcrest Fitness Center access
- Unlimited group exercise classes
Individuals must purchase a membership option below by visiting the Recreation Center - Welcome Desk to begin the short application process.
1 Month | 4 Month | 12 month | |
OU Students | Rec Center membership is included in tuition for students enrolled in the current semester. | ||
Students* (enrolled at other colleges or universities) | $30 | $100 | N/A |
Secondary | $35 | $125 | N/A |
Dependent | $25 (all) | $50 (all) | N/A |
Employees | 1 Month | 4 Month | 12 Month |
Non Benefits-Eligible OU Employees* | $40 | $150 | $360 |
Secondary | $35 | $125 | $330 |
Dependent | $25 (all) | $50 (all) | $100 (all) |
Payroll Deduction — Faculty and staff with 12- or 9-month appointments may pay for annual spouse/dependents Rec Center membership through payroll deduction, where fees are automatically deducted from the employee’s paycheck in accordance with the university schedule. A payroll deduction form must be completed and signed when submitting a membership application.
Community | 1 Month | 4 Month | 12 Month |
Community | $45 | $165 | $440 |
Secondary | $35 | $125 | $330 |
Dependent | $25 (all) | $50 (all) | $100 (all) |
Guest Passes
-Guests of members are $10 per day, and there is a maximum of two guests per day that can be sponsored by a single member.
Mini-Passes
Eligible affiliates, who do not wish to join the Rec Center as a full member, may purchase a 10-entry mini-pass for $80. The purchaser must be eligible to purchase a full membership. Mini-Passes expire one year from purchase date, are for individual use only and are non-transferable. Mini-Passes do not include entry to GroupX classes but are eligible for single class passes.
Refunds
Refunds are issued for medical or relocation purposes only. All requests must be submitted in writing to the Rec Center Director. All key fobs (if applicable) must be surrendered before a refund will be made. Refunds take about three to four weeks to process and have a $25 processing fee deducted from approved refund amount.
Policies
- OU GrizzCard
- Rec Center Key Fob
- State Issued Photo Identification
- Children 7 years old and younger should be within an arm’s length of their parent or guardian in the same area of the facility.
- Children 8-15 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian in the same activity area.
- Children under 16 years old may not use the spa, fitness center or be present during personal training sessions. (Exception: children who have completed the T.G.I.F. program).
- Children ages 16-18 must enter the facility with a parent or legal guardian member, but do not need to be accompanied by that individual at all times while using general recreational space. However, the parent or legal guardian must remain in the Rec Center during the child’s visit. These children are able to participate in fitness classes and may swim and use the spa and fitness center. Note: Children ages 16 and 17 need to be accompanied by an adult when using the fitness center.
- Young adult members (18-22 years old) will be admitted to the facility upon showing a valid GrizzCard ID or Rec Center issued Key Fob. They may use any aspect of the facility available to other members.
Parents or guardians are expected to be in a position to provide adequate supervision at all times.
Unsafe or inappropriate behavior will result in the child being asked to leave the activity area.All guests who are 16 or older must show a valid photo ID, and sign in at the Welcome Center. Members must remain in the building with their guests at all times and are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
Non-participant entry into the Rec Center for things such as tours and events does not require the purchase of a guest pass, however, some form of ID may be necessary.
Self-Sponsored Guests
Self-sponsored guests include: currently enrolled students who have not paid the Rec Center fee, OU faculty, staff, alumni, official OU retirees, MSU Federal Credit Union members and President’s Club members. Proof of these affiliations is required. Once self-sponsored guests pay for their own guest pass, they may sponsor up to two guests per visit at the current guest pass rate.
Both parties involved (person whose name appears on the ID and the person attempting to enter) will receive an automatic suspension of the student/member’s Rec Center privileges for a period of two weeks.
and Retirees
As a benefit eligible OU employee, the following applies to you:
- Access to the facility with proper identification and use all areas of the facility – track, pool, fitness center, locker rooms, racquetball courts, squash court, gym.
- You are required to have a valid OU ID, or you may purchase a key fob for $10 as long as they have picture ID and can be verified in the OU system.
- Services that are not provided with free access include, but are not limited to, fitness classes; mind/body classes such as Pilates, and Yoga; personal training, massage, safety training classes, locker rental, and intramural sports leagues.
- Benefit Eligible Access is limited to the employee, spouses/significant others and dependents (up to age 22) may be added onto your access at the current membership rate.
- If the primary function of an individual is to work on campus and they receive a benefit of career development, the default category would be considered an Employee Access. Additional services would be charged at the member rate
- Any OU employee not receiving access as a benefit will still be able to purchase a membership at the employee rate.
- New hires to the University are populated in the Campus Recreation Software after the 15th of each month and is based on the date in which the new employee completes Human Resource Paperwork.
- New hires wishing to access the Recreation Center after completing paperwork with Human Resources should turn in the Rec Center Access form given to them by UHR to the Welcome Center at least one business day prior to desired access.
This benefit is not transferable. As an Oakland University retiree, the following applies to you:
- You are required to have a valid OU ID, or you may purchase a key fob for $10 as long as they have picture ID and can be verified in the OU system.
- Services that are not provided with free access include, but are not limited to, fitness classes; mind/body classes such as Pilates, and Yoga; personal training, massage, safety training classes, locker rental, and intramural sports leagues.
- Retiree Access is limited to the individual Retiree, spouses/significant others have the option to to add a membership onto your access benefit at the current rate.
- Retirees may sponsor their children in a membership at the current ‘other affiliate’ rate or bring them as a guest at regular guest rates.
- Retirees, as defined above, should complete a Retiree Access Request form at the Welcome Center to activate their access.