Membership

Campus Recreation is more than just a gym—it’s your community on campus. With a membership, you unlock full access to our award-winning spaces, including pools, a climbing wall, an indoor track, basketball courts, and so much more.

Here, you’ll find countless ways to stay active, connect with others, and make wellness a part of your daily routine. Whether you’re looking to unwind after class or work, try something new, or simply have fun, Campus Recreation is your space to recharge and enjoy yourself.

Build healthy habits that last, find your balance, and experience the support of a welcoming Bearcat community. Join us to move, laugh and make every day a little brighter.

Membership is included in the Campus Life fee for all full-time, Uptown-Campus students. Semester memberships are available for purchase by Blue Ash and Clermont students, graduate students, online students, and part-time students.  UC faculty and staff (current and retired), alumni and community members are also eligible to purchase memberships for themselves and their families.   Special membership rates are also available to our campus affiliates such as employees with UC Foundation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, UC Health, UC Medical Center, UC Physicians, UC Foundation, Central Clinic Behavioral Health, EPA, PNC Bank, and Cincinnati Zoo.  Current or retired Police, Fire, EMT and Paramedics will also receive a special rate, as well as active, reserve, guard and retired military personnel.

1. Bring your photo ID or Bearcat Card and a credit or debit card for payment.
2. Come in to the Member Services Desk at the Campus Recreation or Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley and our Member Services Team will walk you through the application and sign-up process.
3. Change into your workout clothes and start enjoying your membership.

• Campus Recreation memberships are not facility specific, and provide dual access to the Campus Recreation Center and the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley.
• All memberships include FREE group fitness! 
• Members receive exclusive pricing on programs and services, such as personal training!
• FREE access to the Aquatic Complex with 3 pools, including an Olympic-sized lap pool.
• FREE access to climbing wall, indoor track, basketball courts, racquetball and squash courts, strength and cardio equipment and so much more!