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Membership2024-08-06T18:47:59-05:00
Group Fitness Instructor lifting weights in one of the fitness classes
Members and guests doing free climbing on the bouldering wall in the Southside Rec Center
Various Rec members lifting ropes in one of the Strength & Conditioning training courses
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Membership

RecConnect (http://recconnect.tamu.edu) is the online portal for Texas A&M Rec Sports. Members can use RecConnect to register for programs and to renew lockers and memberships. New membership and locker purchases must be done in-person.

Individuals with a NetID will login with their NetID. All other users will need to create an account in RecConnect.

Who is eligible for a TAMU Rec Sports Membership?

  • Current Students
    • Including TAMUG Students and RELLIS students currently enrolled in TAMU courses
  • 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 Coordinator Evelyn Dorsey at [email protected] for any further questions.

Who is eligible for a TAMU Rec Sports Non-Affiliate Membership?

​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, or household members
  • 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
  • Students enrolled at the RELLIS campus who are not enrolled in TAMU-level courses
  • 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 Coordinator Evelyn Dorsey at [email protected] for any further questions. 

  • Current Students

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

  • Some 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. Students can check their Howdy portal to see if they 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

Texas A&M University at Galveston Students

  • Eligible for a TAMU Rec Sports Student Membership
  • Eligible to purchase a one-day guest pass for $6/day with a valid Texas A&M-Galveston Student ID

BLINN TEAM and RELLIS

  • Blinn team and/or RELLIS students are dual-enrolled at both Blinn/RELLIS 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/RELLIS TAMU courses 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
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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.
  • Faculty/Staff ID required for purchase
  • 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
    • Your monthly deduction is based on your primary position’s paid months per year.
      • 12-month position = $42/month
      • 11-month position = $46/month (unavailable for new registration April 16 – July 15)
      • 10-month position = $50/month (unavailable for new registration March 16 – July 15)
      • 9-month position = $56/month (unavailable for new registration February 16 – July 15)
    • All new payroll deduction memberships require an initial payment at the time of enrollment.
      • 1st – 15th of the month: $42
      • 16th – end of the month: $63
  • A minimum of 3 months of deductions will be taken before payroll deduction membership cancellation request will be processed.
  • Payroll deduction memberships can be cancelled by completing the Payroll Deduction Stop Enrollment form and emailing it to Angela Cates at [email protected]

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 ID required for purchase
  • 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.
    • Compass/SSC ID required for purchase
    • 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

  • Retirees of Texas A&M University are eligible for the Faculty/Staff Membership
    • Retirees are not eligible for payroll deduction and must pay for their membership in full
    • TAMU Retiree ID required for purchase
      • 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.

Visiting Scholars

  • Visiting Scholars at Texas A&M University do not pay a Rec Sports Fee.
    • Visiting Scholars are eligible for a Faculty/Staff Membership
    • Visiting Scholars are not eligible for payroll deduction and must pay for their membership in full
    •  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.
    • Visiting Scholar ID required for purchase
    • 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.
  • Non-Affiliates

Non-Texas A&M Affiliates

Patrons aged 18 and older 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

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.
  • New memberships must be purchased in person. The student and spouse must both be present at the time of purchase. Renewals can be done in-person (without the student) as long as the student is still an active member.
  • 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 (aged 18-25 years old) of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University are eligible for the Adult Dependent Membership. 
    • Adult Dependents of full-time TAMU Employees are eligible for aa Adult Dependent Membership that can be paid in full or through payroll deduction.
  • New memberships must be purchased in person. The affiliate and dependent must both be present at the time of purchase. Renewals can be done in-person (without the affiliate).
  • 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.

Minor Dependent (14-17 years old)

  • Minor dependents (aged 14-17 years old) of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University are eligible for an Unlimited Dependent Membership or Dependent Guest Pass. In order to be eligible for this membership, a parent or legal guardian must have an current Affiliate Membership.
  • 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 

Minor Dependent (3-13 years old)

  • Minor Dependents (aged 3-13 years old) of current students or Faculty/Staff of Texas A&M University are eligible for an Unlimited Dependent Membership or Dependent Guest Pass. In order to be eligible for this membership, a parent or legal guardian must have an current Affiliate Membership.
  • 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

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