Contact us  
In person: Member Services Department
  Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Phone: 205.996.5374
Mail: CRCT 220H
  1501 University Blvd
  Birmingham, AL 35294-1151
Fax: 205.996.4866
Email: recmembership@uab.edu

Something for EveryBODY!

With an annual membership, UAB faculty, staff and alumni can take advantage of all the ways the Campus Recreation Center offers something for everybody. Affordable rates connect you to its one-of-a-kind advantages, plus the priceless reward of a healthier lifestyle. The UAB Campus Recreation Center is the perfect way to help you look better, feel better, and enjoy yourself. See our Membership Eligibility and don’t miss out on the special opportunity to access this advanced and convenient fitness facility.

So, are you ready to join?

Becoming a member is easy and loaded with benefits. The following steps may be completed right inside the Rec Center's Member Services' office.

1. Submit your application to the Member Services Department, along with a payroll deduction form or debit/credit card drafting form. (We also welcome your full year's payment in the form of a check, cash, Visa, MC or Discover.)

2. Purchase your Campuscard or have pay to have your employee ID badge encoded.

3. Provide payment for one full year, or first two months if you choose to pay via payroll deduction or monthly debit/credit card drafting.

Memberships are not prorated. For example, if you sign up on January 15, you pay for January and February up front, and then your deductions for March will be taken from your February paycheck.

Secondary Memberships

Once you are a member of the Rec Center, you may purchase additional annual memberships for one household member and dependents. See Membership Eligibility for details.

Guest Passes

Your membership awards you an unlimited number of guest passes each year (up to 3/day). Guests are asked to pay $7/day at the front desk when they visit. Guest passes can be purchased for those 19 years and older at all times. Those under 19 are only permitted to participate during the dependent hours and a direct parental/legal guardian relationship must exist. For complete rules and regulations on on guest passes, please view our Guest Policies in our Membership Handbook.

Membership Eligibility

Primary Memberships - all primary memberships are one-year commitments (except student memberships)
 

Category

  Documentation needed to join Eligibility Payroll Deduction
Full-time Students Recreation Center fees are assessed in tuition Campus Card $72/semester n/a
Part-time Students Recreation Center Fees are assessed in tuition Campus Card $48/semester n/a
Faculty/Staff annual membership or $7 day Must provide a valid/current ID indicating your employment status at the appropriate organization $360/year yes
Adjunct Faculty     $360 yes (if they receive a UAB paycheck/stipend)
Retired Faculty/Staff   Must provide a Retiree Identification Card from Benefits Office (AB 270) $360 n/a
Faculty Emeriti   See Faculty/Staff $360 n/a
Recent Alumni Must be member of National Alumni Association Must provide proof of UAB National Alumni Society membership $30/mth until 1-year graduation; $45/mth remainder of contract n/a
Alumni Must be member of National Alumni Association Must provide proof of UAB National Alumni Society membership $540/year n/a
Postdoc   See Faculty/Staff $360/year Check with CRCT for payroll availability.
Residents   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes (if they receive a UAB paycheck/stipend)
UAB Health Systems Employees   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes
Callahan Eye Foundation   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes
OSF (Ophthalmology Services Foundation)   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes
Health Services Foundation   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes
Viva   See Faculty/Staff $360/year yes
Alabama Systems Must work at UAB for the system   $360/year yes
Sodexho (full-time)   See Faculty/Staff $360/year no
Residence Hall Staff (full-time)   See Faculty/Staff $360/year no (unless they receive a UAB paycheck)
 
Secondary Memberships - all secondary memberships are one-year commitments
Household Must be 19 years of age or older and reside in the same household as the primary member (only one household per primary membership) $180/year yes (if by primary member affiliation allows)
Dependant see dependant policy $60/year yes (if by primary member affiliation allows)

How do I cancel my membership?

If you have fulfilled your initial 12-month commitment, please download a cancellation form here or request a form be faxed or mailed at recmembership@uab.edu. Complete, sign and return this form to the Member Services Department, and we will begin processing your request. Please keep in mind that memberships are not prorated and the Office of Campus Recreation requires 45 days notice prior to the 1st of the month which you would like the membership terminated. For example, if you plan to terminate your membership on September 1, you need to return this form before July 15.

We realize that an annual commitment is an investment on your part, and we strive to offer everything that we can in recognition of that commitment. Memberships are non-refundable during your initial 12-month commitment unless there are extreme circumstances (listed below). It is our desire to continually offer the best opportunities for your fitness and recreational enjoyment, and we welcome the opportunity to better serve you.

Cancelled or suspended memberships can be granted for the following requests:

  1. Member(s) becomes physically disabled, and is unable to physically continue exercise for an extended period of time or permanently; ( i.e. severe accident, extended hospital stay, death, etc.)
  2. Member(s) is transferred by an Armed Forces military branch; (i.e. National Guard, Reserves, Active Duty assignment, etc.)
  3. Member(s) moves from Birmingham area or leaves UAB; (i.e. reaches non-employment status, retires, is terminated, resigns, medical disability, etc.)
Still have questions? Email us at recmembership@uab.edu
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