Membership
RecConnect (http://recconnect.tamu.edu) is the online portal for Texas A&M Rec Sports. Beginning September 1, 2021, all Rec Sports members and guests will need to register for an account in RecConnect. Individuals with a NetID will login with their NetID. All other users will need to create an account in RecConnect.
- Current Students
- TAMU-Affiliates
- Spouses/Dependents
*ALL Memberships require a valid, unexpired photo identification at the time of enrollment.
Examples of a valid, unexpired photo identification include: driver’s license, passport, military ID, state ID, school/university ID.
*All memberships are valid for all Rec Sports Facilities*
If you have any further questions regarding memberships and/or membership eligibility, please email our Member Services Manager Evelyn Dorsey at edorsey@rec.tamu.edu for any further questions.
Those who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the TAMU Rec Sports Affiliate, Student, or Spouse/Dependent memberships are eligible to sign up for a TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership. Below is a list of those who are eligible for the TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership.
- Texas A&M University Former Students
- Siblings of any currently enrolled student at Texas A&M University or a Faculty/Staff member
- Non-married partners/roommates/household members of a currently enrolled student at Texas A&M University or a Faculty/Staff member
- Bryan/College Station residents with no affiliation to Texas A&M University
- Blinn College Students
- Students enrolled at any other Texas A&M System School (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, etc.)
- Students enrolled at the RELLIS campus
- Incoming students who have not yet been assessed the Rec Sports Fee
If you have any further questions regarding memberships and/or membership eligibility, please email our Member Services Manager Evelyn Dorsey at edorsey@rec.tamu.edu for any further questions.
Current Texas A&M Students
Currently Enrolled, Fee-Paying Students
- If a student is enrolled in at least 1 credit hour, they are automatically assigned a Fee-Paying Student Membership. The majority of students are charged the Rec Sports Fee in their fee statement. Students should check their Howdy portal to see if they have been charged.
Currently Enrolled, Non-Fee-Paying Students
- Current students such as student teachers, those in co-op programs, internships, those enrolled in distance learning programs, and some graduate students may not pay the Rec Sports Fee. Check your Howdy portal to see if you have been charged. Non-fee-paying students are eligible for the Continuing Student Membership.
- This membership can only be purchased on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Continuing Student Membership
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, and Summer) $145
- Summer Session (Available Session I and II) $72.50
- Continuing Student Membership
- This membership can only be purchased on a semester-by-semester basis.
Texas A&M University at Galveston Students
- Eligible for a TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership
- Eligible to purchase a one-day guest pass for $6/day with a valid Texas A&M-Galveston Student ID
Blinn TEAM
- Blinn team students are dual-enrolled at both Blinn College and Texas A&M University. Whether a Blinn TEAM student pays the Rec Sports Fee is dependent on the classes that the student is enrolled in. Students should check their Howdy portal to see if they have been charged.
- If a student is a part of Blinn TEAM and has not been charged the Rec Sports fee, they are eligible for a Continuing Student Membership.
- Continuing Student Membership
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, and Summer) $145
- Summer Session (Available Session I and II) $72.50
- Continuing Student Membership
Texas A&M University Affiliates
Texas A&M University Former Students
- Former students who were enrolled in the most recent semester are eligible for a one-time Continuing Student Membership for $145 for one semester.
- Texas A&M University Former Students who were not enrolled in the most recent semester are eligible for a TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership.
Full-Time TAMU Employees
- Full-time TAMU Employees are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Membership that can be paid in full or through payroll deduction.
- You must purchase this membership in person, with your Staff ID.
- Faculty/Staff Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall and Spring Only): $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, and Summer): $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
- Payroll Deduction Membership
- If your position is a 12-month position, your deduction price would be $42/month.*
- If your position is a 9-month position, your deduction price would be $56/month.**
- *All new payroll deduction memberships also require an initial payment at the time of enrollment.*
- 1st – 15th of the month: $42
- 16th – end of the month: $63
- **9-month Payroll Deduction memberships are unavailable for new registration between the dates of February 16 – July 15
- Payroll deduction must be utilized for at least 3 months (not including the initial payment) in order to cancel
- Payroll deduction memberships can be cancelled by completing the Payroll Deduction Stop Enrollment form and emailing it to Angela Cates at acates@tamu.edu
- *All new payroll deduction memberships also require an initial payment at the time of enrollment.*
Part-Time TAMU Employees
- Part-time TAMU Employees are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Membership.
- Part-time employees are not eligible for payroll deduction and must pay for their membership in full.
- Faculty/Staff Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall or Spring Only): $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, or Summer): $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
Compass/SSC Employees
- Compass/SSC Employees are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Membership.
- Compass/SSC Employees are not eligible for payroll deduction and must pay for their membership in full.
- Faculty/Staff Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall or Spring Only): $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, or Summer): $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
Retirees of Texas A&M University
- Retirees of Texas A&M University are eligible for the Faculty/Staff Membership
- Faculty/Staff Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall or Spring Only): $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, or Summer): $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
- Not eligible for Payroll Deduction
- Retiree Card must be presented in-person when purchasing the membership
- Faculty/Staff Membership
Visiting Scholars
- Visiting Scholars at Texas A&M University do not pay a Rec Sports Fee.
- Visiting Scholars are eligible are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Membership
- This membership can be purchased for multiple semesters, but must not exceed the length of time the member will be a Visiting Scholar with Texas A&M University.
- Faculty/Staff Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall or Spring Only): $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, or Summer): $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
- Not eligible for Payroll Deduction
- Visiting Scholar ID must be presented in-person when purchasing the membership
Non-Texas A&M Affiliates
Those who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the TAMU Rec Sports Affiliate, Student, or Spouse/Dependent memberships are eligible to sign up for a TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership.
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only): $725
- Two Semester (Available Fall or Spring Only): $515
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, or Summer): $275
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
Spouses/Dependents of Texas A&M University Students or Faculty/Staff
Spouses of Currently Enrolled Students
- Spouses of currently enrolled students are eligible for a Student Spouse Membership
- Must provide proof of marital status (marriage certificate, joint checkbook, or shared insurance, or a Declaration of Informal Marriage Form)
- The student has to be a current member of Texas A&M Rec Sports.
- This membership is only available on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Student Spouse Membership
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, and Summer) $145
- Summer Session (Available Session I and II) $72.50
- This membership does not prorate throughout the semester.
Spouses of Faculty/Staff
- You are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Spouse Membership. If your spouse is a full-time employee or faculty member, you are eligible to use payroll deduction from your spouse’s checks, but you are not required to do so.
- Must provide proof of marital status (marriage certificate, joint checkbook, or shared insurance, or a Declaration of Informal Marriage Form)
- Spouses must come in with their spouse who is a student for a new registration but can come in alone for renewal.
- Refer to Faculty/Staff Membership for pricing
Adult Dependents (18-25 years old)
- Adult Dependents of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University who are aged 18-25 are eligible for the Adult Dependent Membership.
- Membership can be purchased on a payroll deduction format if a Faculty/Staff member is a Full-Time employee.
- These dependents must come in with their parent/guardian for a new registration but can come in alone for renewal.
- Must provide proof of dependency (ex. Birth certificate, medical insurance, etc.)
- Texas A&M Rec Sports staff has the final say in this matter
- Adult Dependent Membership
- Three Semester (Available Fall Only) $495
- Two Semester (Available Fall and Spring Only) $355
- One Semester (Available Fall, Spring, and Summer) $190
- Memberships prorate throughout their duration.
- Not eligible to participate in Intramural Sports
Minor Dependent (3 – 13 years old)
- Minor Dependents of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University who are aged 3 – 13 are eligible for an Unlimited Dependent Membership or Dependent Guest Pass.
- Minors aged 3-13 must be with a guardian (18 years or older) at all times and can access Rec Sports Facilities during Family Hours Only:
- Monday – Friday: 6am – 9am
- Friday after 5pm – Sunday closing
- Family hours are subject to change
- Unlimited Dependent Membership (Age 3 – 13)
- Cost-effective if visiting 24+ times per semester
- Must show their birth certificate, parent or guardian must be a member
- $140/semester
- Dependent Guest Pass (Age 3 – 13):
- Cost-effective if visiting fewer than 24 times per semester
- Price is determined by the membership status of the adult purchasing the pass
- $6/dependent if adult is a current member, $12/dependent if adult is a non-member
Minor Dependent (14 – 17 years old)
- Minor dependents of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University who are aged 14 – 17 are eligible for an Unlimited Dependent Membership or Dependent Guest Pass.
- Minors aged 14 – 17 must be with a guardian (18 years or older) at all times and can access Rec Sports Facilities during all operational hours
- Unlimited Dependent Membership (Age 14 – 17)
- Cost-effective if visiting 32+ times per semester
- $190/semester
- Must show their birth certificate, parent or guardian must be a member
- Dependent Guest Pass (Age 14 – 17)
- Cost-effective if visiting fewer than 32 times per semester
- Price is determined by the membership status of the adult purchasing the pass
- $6/dependent if adult is a current member, $12/dependent if adult is a non-member