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Are you a current UC Berkeley student? Then you’re already a member! Your student ID is your membership card and allows you to take advantage of all Recreation and Wellbeing offerings. Unless otherwise noted, all Recreation and Wellbeing activities are at no cost to students.

Member Pricing

Enjoy a Recreation and Wellbeing membership all month long for less than the cost of a dinner for two out on the town. And remember, your membership costs go directly back to support UC Berkeley students and staff. Convenient payroll deductions offered too!

Membership Types	Annual	Monthly (3-month minimum)	One Month
UC Berkeley Student	Included in Student Fees each Semester
UC Berkeley Faculty	$840	$70	$250
UC Berkeley Staff	$840	$70	$250
UC Berkeley Retiree	$720	$60	$250
UC Berkeley Emeriti	$720	$60	$250
UC Berkeley Graduates	$1,080	$90	$250

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Refunds and Cancellation

Membership is non-refundable, no exceptions.
Membership cannot be prorated.
Please submit an Action Request Form for billing questions or membership cancellations.
Monthly membership cancellations must be received by the 25th of the month in order to avoid being charged for the following month.

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UC Berkeley Students
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Are you a current UC Berkeley student? Then you're already a member! Your student ID is your membership card and allows you to take advantage of all Recreation and Wellbeing offerings. Unless otherwise noted, all Recreation and Wellbeing activities are at no cost to students.

If you do not have your Cal 1 Card, just bring a valid identification card to the front desk to enter the facility. Students may enter up to five times each semester without their Cal 1 Card.

Students must sign the waiver in Cal Central each academic year before access to facilities is enabled. Students are also required to maintain official registration status to have access to RecWell facilities. Please visit Cal Student Central to resolve any active holds and prevent any disruptions to your membership.

UC Berkeley Visiting Scholars and Postdocs
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Postdoc scholars and the visiting researchers are required to contact us for membership eligibility verification. Please allow up to 72 hours for the verification process. RecWell membership options will become available for purchase online once verified. After purchasing a membership, visiting scholars and postdocs can use their Cal 1 card to access the facilities.

UC Berkeley Faculty and Staff
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UC Berkeley faculty and staff will have membership options available for purchase online. Faculty and staff can use their Cal 1 Card to access our facilities after their membership purchase.

UC Berkeley Affiliates (Emeriti, Retirees, Graduates, LBL Staff, UCOP Staff)
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To initiate a new membership, campus affiliates are required to contact us for membership eligibility verification. Please allow up to 72 hours for the verification process. Once verified, RecWell membership options will become available for purchase online. Campus affiliates will need to contact us to request a membership card to access the facilities after their membership purchase.

If you don't have your membership card, just bring a valid identification card to the front desk to enter the facility. Visit the Customer Service Center during our hours of operation to request a membership card.

UC Reciprocity
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At this time, we do not honor UC reciprocity.

Pool Day Pass Visitors
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Public visitors may purchase online day passes to the Golden Bear Rec Center (GBRC) and Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) Pools. Community members can participate in fee-based personal training sessions, instructional fitness classes, Martial Arts classes, and Adventures equipment rentals.

Day passes are not available for the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) or California Memorial Stadium Fitness Center (CMS).

UVA Access Pass
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Interested in recreational programs and activities at the University Village Community Center in Albany? Learn more about the UVA Access Pass.

Inclusive Rec Membership
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RecWell offers a discounted membership for UC Berkeley faculty, staff, emeriti, retirees, or alumni with disabilities. For information on applying, contact the Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Marvin Floyd II, at inclusive.rec@berkeley.edu. We require documentation of disability from your health care provider to verify your eligibility for an Inclusive Rec Membership.

The Benefits of Membership

Member Access

2 facilities: Recreational Sports Facility and Memorial Stadium Fitness Center
3 weight rooms at a total 8,500 square feet
A large variety of cardio equipment
3 swimming pools: Spieker Pool, Golden Bear Recreation Center Pool, Strawberry Canyon Pool (seasonal)
An outdoor track at Golden Bear Recreation Center
One of the largest weight rooms in the Bay Area
Dozens of group fitness classes per week
Hundreds of pieces of cardio equipment
Racquet courts for racquetball, handball, badminton, squash, and tennis
Basketball and volleyball courts
Locker rooms (men’s, women’s, and universal)

Member Discounts

Enjoy member-exclusive discounted pricing on:

Personal training sessions for extra support and guidance
A diverse range of outdoor classes, clinics, camps, and trips through Adventures
Instructional Fitness Classes in swimming, tennis, and more

Non-Member Aide Access

Recreation and Wellbeing members with disabilities are welcome to bring a non-member aide to assist with gym equipment and facilities access. When checking in, you must inform the Front Desk staff that a non-member aide accompanies you so they can be given access. Non-member aides are not permitted to use gym equipment or facilities except as required to assist the member. If the aide does want to use the gym equipment, they can speak to the front desk about membership. If non-member aides are using equipment, they will be asked to leave.

Questions

We’re here to help! For the quickest and most personalized service, we recommend reaching out through our contact form. Our dedicated team will ensure your inquiries are prioritized and addressed promptly.

Prefer to ask questions in person at the Customer Service Center? Schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to assisting you.