membership

Policies

The Recreation and Wellness Center has many policies in place to ensure that all members enjoy a safe and rewarding experience in our facility. All members are subject to these policies, so please make yourself aware of the following:

• General Facility Policies
• Membership Policies
• Policy Violation Procedures
• Refund Policies

Identification

Please ensure you have a current EagleCard ID if you are faculty, staff or student and want to use the facility. Paying members will purchase an ID when their membership is purchased for the first time. You will not be permitted to enter the facility unless you have an active MSU or Recreation and Wellness ID. You MUST use your own ID to enter the facility. If you are caught using an ID that is not your own, the ID will be confiscated and you will lose privileges to the center.

Membership Types & Eligibility

Current Student or Employee

If you're an enrolled student, your membership is included in your student fees, so you will only need to present your EagleCard. Full-time faculty and staff receive free membership as part of their benefits package.

Spouse of an MSU employee or student

This group includes spouses (18 and older) of faculty, staff or students. The current status of the faculty, staff member or student will be checked.

Eagle Swim Buddy

The Eagle Swim Buddy program allows natatorium access for underage children of members for a nominal fee. Eagle Buddies are only permitted in the natatorium and locker rooms and a parent/guardian must remain with the child(ren) at all times.

Retiree

Any retiree of MSU is eligible for this membership.

Employee (not eligible for benefits)

An MSU employee (full or part-time) that is not eligible for health benefits can purchase a membership under this category. Proof of employment will be required.

Affiliates

Those associated with Aramark, Counseling and Health Services personnel and other groups approved by the center are eligible to purchase this membership.

Active Alumni

This group includes alumni with a current, active MSU Alumni Association membership card.

Community Member

This group includes any community member, age 18 and older, who is no longer affiliated with the University.

Guest

Anyone 18 years of age or older may purchase a guest pass by presenting a valid photo ID. Guests must follow all facility policies.

Tivity Health - Silver Sneakers/Prime

This is a special program offered by Tivity. You must purchase a $10 ID card in addition to the membership fee covered by Healthways. You can purchase personal training services or locker rental for an additional fee.

Duration of memberships

Due to the variability of the academic calendar from year to year, be sure to check the end dates for memberships.

Semester
A single semester; fall (Aug. to mid-Dec.) or spring (Jan. to mid-May)

Academic Year
fall and spring Semester (Aug. to mid-May)

Summer
mid-May through mid-Aug.

Annual
Annual membership includes the fall, spring and summer terms (August to August).