Memberships are available for NIU faculty and staff. Members must present their NIU OneCard for entrance to both the Student Recreation Center and the Chick Evans Field House. Payroll deduction is available for faculty and staff memberships.
Purchase your membership online!
Click on the membership type you would like to purchase to access the online system.
Summer '09: $60
Valid through August 16
Fall '09: $100
August 17-December 23
Spring '10: $100
January 4-May 16
Annual: $240 (includes new ammenities)
Valid for one year from date of purchase
Early Bird memberships are available for new members or members who have lapsed in their renewal. Early Bird memberships are not adjusted and cannot be payroll deducted.
Early Bird memberships can be purchased when you access the online system by clicking on the membership type you would like to purchase from the list above.
Early Bird: $15
Fall: August 1-16, 2009
Spring: December 1-23, 2009
Summer: May 1-16, 2010
Pay period deductions are available for memberships and services. Pay period deduction must be done in person at the Student Recreation Center.
Fall, Spring, and Summer memberships purchased after the membership start date will be adjusted at a rate of $10/month from the original membership price.
Can I purchase a membership for my family, spouse/significant other?
Yes. Memberships are available for family members, significant others, and dependents of faculty/staff members.
Where can I park when I come to either the Student Recreation Center or Chick Evans Field House?
The parking lots in front of both the Student Recreation Center and Chick Evans Field House are for persons with blue and yellow parking passes. Except for metered parking, permits are required to park on campus. All Recreation Services members for the Student Recreation Center, Field House, and pools must pick up a parking form at the Student Recreation Center Service Counter, and complete and submit it to Parking Services prior to purchasing a parking pass. There is a parking pass discount for Recreation Services members.
Metered parking spaces are also available at the Student Recreation Center and are designated by large white signs. Anyone can park in the metered parking spots. Fees for metered spots are $.25 per 15 minutes for up to two hours. The meter for the designated spots is located to the left of the front doors of the Student Recreation Center.
Parking along Stadium Drive East is for blue, yellow, and brown permit parking. Lot K, located south of Stadium Drive, is designated for yellow, brown, and orange permit parking.
Visit Parking Services for more information and parking maps.
Can I use the pools in Anderson and Gabel Halls?
Yes. Pool passes are available for purchase at the Student Recreation Center.
Can I bring in a guest?
Yes. Faculty and staff with valid Recreation Services memberships can sign in a guest. Your guest must be with you when purchasing a guest pass and must provide a valid photo ID. You will also be asked to show your valid OneCard. Guest passes are $8.00 for twenty-four hours from the time of purchase. By signing in a guest you are taking responsibility for their person while they are in Recreation Services facilities.
I am taking classes this semester. Does that make me eligible for a student membership?
No. Faculty and staff taking classes on NIU campuses are not eligible for student privileges.
How do I cancel my payroll deduction?
To stop payroll deduction for a Recreation Services membership, you must fill out a Stop/Start Payroll Deduction form on the Human Resource Services website. Please notify the Recreation Services Office Support Associate upon completion of the form.
I am a staff member in the Division of Student Affairs. What is the Fit Release program?
The Fitness Release Program allows full-time staff members, with the written approval of their director and supervisor, to receive a maximum of 30 minutes of release time during an agreed upon time period (most frequently around noon) on each of three days per week for designated exercise activities at specific times. Please visit www.stuaff.niu.edu/stuaff/intranet/Fitness%20Program/index.shtml for specifics on the Fit Release program.