Use of University Recreation facilities (including the main UREC building, University Park, and all satellite facilities) and related programs is intended for the students, faculty, and staff of the JMU community. UREC and University Park are controlled access facilities.

Authorized users with full privileges include any undergraduate or graduate student and full-time employees of the JMU community. Please see the list of memberships below for part-time, spouse, dependent, emeritus, alumni and other membership options. 

JMU undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in one credit or more* are authorized users with facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park (during operational hours). This includes family hour privileges. 

• Access for incoming students begins when UREC opens for the Fall semester in late August.
• Spring students who are resuming classes in the Fall maintain access over the Summer. 
• Full-time students graduating in May will maintain facility access through the month of May, and full-time students graduating in December will maintain facility access through the month of December.
• Undergraduate students who graduate in May but will be taking graduate classes the Fall maintain access through the summer, however this must be approved and processed by the Assistant Director for Member Services starting June 1.

*Starting Fall 2024, part-time students no longer have to purchase a membership to access UREC. Dual Enrollment (Continuing Education) High School students are not eligible for a UREC membership.

Full-time JMU Faculty/Staff and appointed JMU Emeriti are authorized users with facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park (during operational hours). This includes family hour privileges. 

This membership permits the opportunity purchase a locker rental in the Faculty/Staff Locker Room; however, it does not include Athletic Training services.

Adjunct faculty, part-time (wage) and temporary contract employees will enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park (during operational hours), and family hour privileges (during designated family hours only).

This membership permits the opportunity purchase a locker rental in the Faculty/Staff Locker Room; however, it does not include Athletic Training services.

JMU Affiliates, in active status with the University, will enjoy facility access privileges at UREC and University Park (during operational hours). 

Affiliates may also enjoy family hour privileges during designated family hours only.

Affiliates will need a JACard and JMU e-ID in order to utilize UREC facilities and programs. The sponsoring department can choose to request this e-ID on the affiliate service form. 

Affiliate Memberships cannot be used for Spouse/Dependent Memberships or Athletic Training Services. 

View the JMU Affiliate Policy.

Alumni Tours of UREC: We welcome visitors to UREC to tour the facility. No need to purchase a pass! Learn about touring UREC.

Homecoming Weekend: All day Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday until 6 p.m., JMU Alumni can participate at UREC and University Park for free. Alumni can bring their kids (15 and under) to participate at UREC 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday that weekend as well! 

Alumni Day Pass: For Alums interested in participating at UREC or University Park, UREC offers Alumni Day Passes for $10/day available through the JMU Alumni Association. 

Alumni Memberships: For Alums interested in participating for extended periods of time, Alumni Memberships for established JMU alumni are available to utilize UREC and UPARK facilities (during specific hours only) for a fee. Alumni Memberships do not include programs requiring registration or Athletic Training Services. 

Alumni Hours: Fall and Spring Semesters

• Mondays-Thursdays: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m., 9-11:30 p.m. (Ages 16+)
• Fridays: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Ages 16+)
• Fridays: 6-10 p.m. (Family Hours)
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Family Hours)
• Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Family Hours)
• Sundays: 9-11:30 p.m. (Ages 16+)

All operating hours during Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break are Alumni Hours.

Parking: Any questions about parking on campus must be directed to JMU Parking Services.

Apply for an Alumni Membership

Alumni will be verified based on the records kept by the Office of Alumni Relations.

Alumni who submit an online application cannot access UREC until they receive their confirmation email. One-day passes are available through the JMU Alumni Association for $10 until the membership is processed. 

Alumni members purchasing a membership through UREC will be provided a username and password for UREC Register for the options to renew their membership, purchase towel service, purchase guest passes, and reserve racquetball courts.

If you are attending a camp or conference at JMU, you may purchase a single day Conference Guest Pass for $10 (only during your visit on campus for a camp or conference). This is available for ages 18 and above.

Exact cash payment and conference credentials (conference ID card or equivalent) are required.

Once in the facility, you may participate in any area except for programs requiring registration and Athletic Training Services.

Only authorized users, guests of authorized users, and approved groups are allowed entry. Authorized users must have their valid JAC, UREC App barcode, URAC, or Alumni Access Card to enter and exit UREC and University Park. All participants must exit through the Welcome Center or Gatehouse turnstiles.

If you do not have your card, you may enter two times per semester by using a courtesy visit. To use your courtesy visit, you MUST know your PeopleSoft number. Due to safety and security issues, we will not make exceptions to this policy. False representation of identification will result in immediate confiscation of provided identification.

URAC and Alumni Access Cards are only granted after applications are submitted, approved, and if required, paid for. See information above for applications.

URAC cards will be able to hold FLEX money for use in UREC and on campus. At the end of the spouse, dependent or alumni membership, if not renewed, any unused funds will either be transferred to the host employee card (spouse/dependent), refunded to the URAC card holder, if over 25.00 or forfeited if under 25.00. Funds under 25.00 can be transferred to a DART card if requested before the expiration date. DART card must be purchased by URAC holder and presented at Card Services office in SSC. To receive your refund or transfer of funds, you must contact Card Services.

If you are purchasing a membership, locker rental, or towel service, take care to only purchase the length of membership that you are certain you will use. Refunds will not be granted for these purchases, even due to separation with the University.

Questions can be directed to the Assistant Director for Member Services.