A Mason Recreation membership is more than just a gym membership. Our programs, services, and facilities are an essential (and fun!) component of student and faculty/staff well-being. We are proud to share what we offer with members of the Mason community. Memberships and day passes are available to those 18 years of age and older.
Membership Sales
All memberships are available for in-person sale at any of our facilities during regular facility hours.
Online membership sales are available for Students, Faculty/ Staff, and Masters Swimming. Purchase memberships online at connect.recreation.gmu.edu.
- Returning members: Purchase can be made when there are 30 days or less remaining on your current membership. Use the "Membership Renewals" button.
- First-time members: Use the "New Memberships" button.
Membership Types
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
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| Non-Member/Drop-In Patron | Day Pass | $10 | |
| Minors (when accompanied by parent or guardian and during posted minor hours) | Minor Day Pass | $5 |
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
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| Students - Undergraduate/ Graduate - Non-Degree Seeking - ADVANCE student | Part-Time (Available Online) - Undergrad < than 12 hrs - Graduate < than 9 hrs | $55 for part-time students* Full-time students - no purchase needed! |
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| Student Summer | $30 | Taking a Summer class? No purchase needed!* | ||
| Student Additional Member | $135 | Semester* $90 | Summer* |
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"Student of a University (Non-GMU)," which is $100/summer or $60/winter.
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
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| Faculty/Staff | Full-Time Faculty/Staff (Available Online) | $30 | Monthly $300 | Annually Payroll deduction available |
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| Faculty/Staff Wage (Available Online) | $30 | Monthly $300 | Annually |
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| Faculty/Staff Adjunct (Available Online) | $30 | Monthly $300 | Annually |
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| Faculty/Staff Affiliate (Available Online) | $30 | Monthly $300 | Annually |
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| Faculty/Staff Additional Member | $30 | Monthly $300 | Annually |
Payroll Deduction
- Full-time salaried Faculty/Staff may enroll enroll in payroll deduction to pay for their Mason Rec membership.
- Payroll deduction memberships run continuously until cancelled by the account holder. The per paycheck deduction is calculated as the annual membership price/number of annual paychecks [i.e. $12.50/paycheck for employees paid semi-monthly over 12 months ($300/24); $16.66/paycheck for employees paid semi-monthly over 9 months ($300/18)]. Cancellations made within the first year of membership are subject to a $25 administrative fee (per membership). Cancellations made after the first year of membership are not subject to the fee.
- Eligible faculty/staff may enroll in payroll deduction membership through our online portal.
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni First-time alumni members should contact [email protected] to confirm eligibility. | Alumni Member | $50 | Monthly $500 | Annually |
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| Alumni Additional Member | $50 | Monthly $500 | Annually |
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Community Member | $75 | Monthly $750 | Annually |
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Swimming | Student (Available Online) | $125 | Semester* | |
| Faculty/Staff/Mason Rec Member (Available Online) | $210 | Semester* | ||
| Non-Mason Rec Member (Renewal Available Online) | $250 | Semester* |
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Access See Minor Access Policies for more information | Minor | $5 day pass $200/annual |
| Membership Classification | Member Type | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball Pass | Full-time GMU students | Free access | |
| Part-time GMU students | Must purchase a part-time student membership ($55/semester) or day pass | ||
| Community Members | $150 per year | ||
| Faculty/Staff and Alumni | $125 per year | ||
| Summer | $45 per summer (May 16th - August 15th) | ||
| Day Pass | $10 per day |
- Pickleball memberships are sold in person only.
- Pickleball memberships grant participants access to the outdoor pickleball courts during operating hours and the RAC facility during drop-in pickleball times.
Organizational Memberships
Organizational membership offers discounted rates to groups enrolling five or more members. This option is perfect for corporate health programs, church groups, homeowners associations, and more. Contact us at [email protected] for more information!
Additional Information
- Parking permits for non-Mason affiliated members will be sold directly through Mason Parking Services once member information is sent over. Non-Mason affiliated members will receive login credentials by email for this portal 3-5 business days after their membership purchase. Through the portal non-Mason affiliated members can purchase a $30 parking permit which is valid for the duration of the current membership term.
- Mason students and faculty/staff must purchase parking permits through their normal University eligibility.
- Additional information regarding University parking policies and parking options for daily visitors can be found on the Parking Services website.
- Any questions can be sent to Mason Recreation Memberships Team ([email protected])
- Mason Recreation offers additional adult memberships for family members of GMU faculty/staff, alumni, and students. We do not offer additional adult memberships for family members of community members. The pricing of the additional adult's membership is synonymous with the head of the family's membership.
- The additional member must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the same household as the sponsoring member. The sponsoring member must have an active membership for the additional adult to be eligible. Both members must be present at the time of the in-person sale. A list of acceptable proof of address documents that can be used to establish residency at the time of membership purchase can be found on the Polices and More Page.
Senior Discount: 60 years of age or more receive a 10% discount (in-person sale only, discounts cannot be combined)
Military Discount: Valid active/retired military personnel receive a 15% discount (in-person sale only, discounts cannot be combined)
* Semester memberships are discounted 50% at the midpoint of the semester