Memberships

Our facilities and programs are designed with you in mind—providing the best experiences to support your journey to better health and wellness. Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff, or part of the Gamecock community, a membership at USC Campus Recreation gives you access to premier amenities and activities that keep you energized, engaged, and connected.

Current USC - Columbia students, including May graduates, will have access to the Wellness and Fitness Center through Sunday, May 18.

Starting Monday, May 19, you must either be enrolled in summer classes or purchase a membership to continue using the facility.

Memberships will not be available for purchase until Monday, May 19.

Memberships

Our memberships align with the University Academic Calendar and can be purchased at any time. Each membership option below will have a link to take you directly to your desired membership type. Membership fees are prorated throughout the term.

Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships: Memberships will be available for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year (August 11, 2025 - August 9, 2026)
*Available for purchase starting July 27, 2025

Semester Memberships
Fall: August 11, 2025 - December 23, 2025
*Available for purchase starting July 27, 2025
Spring: January 2, 2026 - May 10, 2026
*Available for purchase starting December 5, 2025

Summer Memberships
May 11, 2026 - August 9, 2026
*Available for purchase starting April 27, 2026

If you have any questions, please contact sacrmsrv@mailbox.sc.edu.

FACULTY/STAFF Full-time (FTE) faculty/staff members and adult spouses or qualified plus one.	RETIREES University retiress who did not claim USC credentials upon retiring and adult spouses or qualified plus one.	AFFILIATES University affiliates and retirees claiming USC credentials and adult spouses or qualified plus one.	ALUMNI Current memebers of the USC Alumni Association.
Membership Options 1 Month Semester Annual	Membership Options Semester Annual	Membership Options 1 Month Semester Annual	Membership Options Semester Annual
Membership Type Early Bird Full	Membership Type Early Bird Full	Membership Type Early Bird Full	Membership Type Early Bird Full
Payment Options Online Payment Payroll Deduction	Payment Options Online Payment	Payment Options Online Payment	Payment Options Online Payment
Optional Additions Group X Pass Personal Training Intramural Pass Climbing Wall Access Standard Locker Faculty/Staff Locker (no spouses)	Optional Additions Group X Pass Personal Training Climbing Wall Access Standard Locker	Optional Additions Group X Pass Personal Training Climbing Wall Access Standard Locker	Optional Additions Group X Pass Personal Training Climbing Wall Access Standard Locker
Membership Fee Full Yearly - $360 Full Semester (FA/SP) - $150 Summer - $80 Payroll Deduction 9-month: $20 per pay period 12-month: $15 per pay period Early Bird Yearly - $270 Early Bird Semester - $110 Early Bird Payroll Deduction 9-month: $15 per pay period 12-month: $11.25 per pay period	Membership Fee Full Yearly - $360 Full Semester (FA/SP) - $150 Summer - $80 Payroll Deduction 9-month: $20 per pay period 12-month: $15 per pay period Early Bird Yearly - $270 Early Bird Semester - $110 Early Bird Payroll Deduction 9-month: $15 per pay period 12-month: $11.25 per pay period	Membership Fee Affiliate Yearly - $300 Affiliate Semester (FA/SP) - $120 Summer - $80	Membership Fee Full Yearly - $385 Full Semester (FA/SP) - $155 Summer - $90 Early Bird Yearly - $300 Early Bird semester - $120
DSE Set Up Guide	DSE Set Up Guide	DSE Set Up Guide	DSE Set Up Guide

Student Memberships (FA/SP)

If you are fee paying student enrolled in USC - Columbia during the current semester, you will have access to our facilities during all operational hours. You must have a physical CarolinaCard to access our facilities.

If you do not have a CarolinaCard (or you have issues with your current card), please contact the CarolinaCard Office.

Early Bird Memberships

Early Bird Memberships offer a flexible and cost-effective option for members who prefer to use our facilities during specific hours. Here's what you get with an Early Bird Membership:

STWFC:
Mon. - Thu.: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. - Sun.: Full access during all operational hours.
University Holidays/Breaks/Summer: Full access during all operational hours.

Blatt PEC:
Full Access: Available during all operational hours.

Free Membership Trial

We offer a 14-Day free trial membership to all USC Columbia campus faculty, staff, and affiliates. This trial is only available if you have not been a member before. The trial membership provides access to the Blatt PE Center and the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center during all operational hours.

Group Memberships

If your department or group is interested in purchasing or offering memberships for a group of participants/staff, please fill out the inquiry form below. We will get back to you within 1 to 2 business days. If you have any questions, please email sacrmsrv@mailbox.sc.edu.

Group Membership Inquiry Form

Membership Policies and Conditions

Memberships to the STWFC are non-transferable, non-refundable and membership fees are subject to change.
Campus Recreation members MUST use their own physical CarolinaCard to access our facilities.
1. If you do not have a CarolinaCard (or you have issues with your current card), please contact the CarolinaCard Office.

Guest Passes & Policy

Guest Passes are available to purchase for $10 at the Wellness and Fitness Center Welcome Desk (credit/debit card only). Visit our Guest Passes & Policy page for more information

Campus Recreation

Memberships

Memberships

Student Memberships (FA/SP)

Early Bird Memberships

Free Membership Trial

Group Memberships

Membership Policies and Conditions

Guest Passes & Policy

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