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Facility Memberships

Current members may download the Membership Renewal form. New members, please visit the RAC Member Services desk to join today. The Member Services desk is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.


Student Memberships

Students enrolled in four or more credit hours with at least one credit hour designated as face-to-face and/or students living in university housing, will have a recreation fee automatically assessed to their account that provides access to all Georgia Southern recreation facilities.

Non-Fee Paying Student

Students who do not meet the criteria to be charged the recreation fee may purchase a membership to gain access to recreation facilities. Current facility memberships are:

  • $120 Fall Semester
  • $120 Spring Semester
  • $96 Summer Semester
Plus One Membership – Student Spouse/Partner

Student spouses/partners are eligible for a recreation membership. To purchase a membership, the current student spouse/partner must be present and verify through university form, joint checking account and/or joint home or auto ownership and a current student ID.

  • $120 Fall Semester
  • $120 Spring Semester
  • $96 Summer Semester

Faculty/Staff Memberships

Faculty/Staff

Georgia Southern University faculty/staff with a valid University or Eagle ID are granted membership as part of their employment as verified by the Office of Human Resources. Upon your first use of our facilities, you will be required to complete a CRI waiver (online or in-person at Member Services) and show your current Eagle ID. Your membership covers access to both the RAC (Statesboro) and the ARC (Savannah).

Additional notes:

  • A current East Georgia College at Statesboro ID must be provided, and employment status will
    be verified with the EGA Office of Human Resources. Payroll deduction is not an option for EGA
    faculty members.
  • If university employment ceases, all affiliated memberships with that employee will be terminated with no refund.
Plus One Membership – Faculty/Staff Spouses/Partners or Dependents aged 16-25-year-old

Spouses/Partners or Dependents aged 16-25 years old of faculty and staff are eligible to purchase a membership that allows them access to recreation facilities on the Statesboro campus. When purchasing a spouse/partner/dependent pass, the Georgia Southern student, faculty or staff member, must be present at the time of purchase with his/her Eagle ID. An ID with the same address as a member, joint checking, and DOB required for verification. The cost of membership is $336 a year.

  • $120 Fall Semester
  • $120 Spring Semester
  • $96 Summer Semester
Dependents Under age 16

Faculty/staff are eligible to purchase memberships for their dependents who are under 16 years old. Dependents can utilize the RAC from 4:00pm on Friday until 6:00pm on Sunday. They have access from the first day of classes until the last day of exams during the fall and spring semesters. While Georgia Southern students are on break or during the summer semester, children may use the facility during normal hours of operation. All children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult while using the facility. The cost for a membership is $50 per semester.

  • $50 Fall Semester
  • $50 Spring Semester
  • $50 Summer Semester
Retired Faculty/Staff

Georgia Southern University faculty/staff retirees are eligible to purchase a membership to the RAC. The cost of membership is $144 for a year.

  • $50 Fall Semester
  • $50 Spring Semester
  • $44 Summer Semester
Plus One Membership – Retired Faculty/Staff Spouse/Partner

Retired faculty/staff spouses/partners are eligible for memberships that will give them access to recreation facilities on the Statesboro campus. Proof of couple/partner/dependent status is required through a university form, marriage certificate, joint checking account home or auto ownership or other documentation verification. The cost of membership is $144 for a year.

  • $50 Fall Semester
  • $50 Spring Semester
  • $44 Summer Semester

Guest Passes

Members may invite guests to use the RAC, and may host up to two guests during a single day. The guest pass covers one guest and expires at the close of the day it was paid. The RAC Member must accompany his or her guest at all times.

  • Guests must show a photo ID upon entering the RAC
  • Guests are subject to the same rules that govern RAC Members’ use of the RAC
  • Guests under 16 years of age are only allowed in the RAC on weekends during the fall and spring semesters (after 4pm on Fridays and until 6:00pm on Sundays) but can visit during all open hours in the summer semester. They must be accompanied by an adult RAC member at all times.

All guests must have a picture ID and sign a CRI Waiver. The cost of the guest pass will be covered by the guest at a rate of $7.00 per day. Payment will be made at the front desk upon entry and only accepted after a valid form of ID is shown.


Payment of Membership Fees

Members may pay the Membership Fee:

  • with credit or debit card, at the RAC
  • by payroll deduction (full-time faculty and staff only)
  • in advance, for a term of one semester or one year. Payments are accepted at the Bursar’s Office. The RAC cannot accept cash or checks.

Membership Fees cannot be prorated for partial semesters, and are non-refundable.

Policies
  • University guests that would like to use the RAC, but have not been given a complimentary guest pass must have the sponsoring department contact the Director of Facilities & Fitness for guest pass use.
  • Students, faculty, and staff members may bring 2 guests per day.
  • Guest passes may be purchased at the Front Desk.
  • Guests must sign a liability waiver form.
  • CRI reserves the right to approve or deny any guest pass transaction.
  • Members must check-in at the same time as the guest and remain in the facility the entire time the guest is there.
    • Exceptions will be made for visiting faculty/staff hosted by a University department.
    • Members are responsible for the actions of their guests. If a guest does not adhere to the policies of CRI facilities, the member and guest may be asked to leave.
    • The sponsor’s current membership must be verified before allowed to purchase a guest pass.
    • The guest’s sponsor will be responsible for checking out any equipment and be held responsible for damages to equipment and/or facility caused by his/her guest(s).
  • Guests under 16 years of age are only allowed in the RAC on weekends during the fall & spring semester (after 4:00pm on Fridays through 6:00pm on Sundays) and all day during the summer. They must be accompanied by an adult with a regular membership.
  • All guests (ages 16 & up) must have a photo driver’s license or government-issued photo identification with address and proof of age unless the guest is dependent or child.
    • Guests under 16 years of age are only allowed in the RAC on weekends during Fall & Spring semesters (after 4:00 on Fridays – 6:00 on Sundays) and all day in the summer.
  • Guest passes are valid for the date of purchase only, re-entry is permitted on that day but only when accompanied by RAC sponsor (receipt must be shown upon re-entry).
  • Guest passes are for facility access and any regularly scheduled, no-cost programming taking place in the RAC.
  • A guest cannot host another guest.
  • A guest is not eligible to participate in Intramural activities.
  • Sponsors must check out and are responsible for any equipment used by guests.
We believe that students, faculty and staff should strive to maintain a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Here you can find everything you need to get healthy and stay happy – from treadmills to free weights to fitness trainers and group exercise classes.

New members, please visit the Entry Desk at the Armstrong Recreation Center to join today.


Student Memberships

Students enrolled in four or more credit hours with at least one credit hour designated as face-to-face and/or students living in university housing, will have a recreation fee automatically assessed to their account that provides access to all Georgia Southern recreation facilities.

Non-Fee Paying Student

Students who do not meet the criteria to be charged the recreation fee may purchase a membership to gain access to recreation facilities. Current facility memberships are:

  • $45 Fall Semester
  • $45 Spring Semester
  • $45 Summer Semester
Plus One Membership – Student Spouse/Partner

Student spouses/partners are eligible for a membership to utilize recreation facilities on the Armstrong campus. To purchase a membership, the current student spouse/partner must be present and verify through university form, joint checking account and/or joint home or auto ownership and a current student ID. Spouse/Partner memberships must be paid for in advance at the Student Recreation Center.

  • $90 Fall Semester
  • $90 Spring Semester
  • $80 Summer Semester


Faculty/Staff Memberships

Faculty/Staff

Georgia Southern University faculty/staff with a valid University or Eagle ID are granted membership as part of their employment as verified by the Office of Human Resources. Upon your first use of our facilities, you will be required to complete a CRI waiver (online or in-person at Member Services) and show your current Eagle ID. Your membership covers access to both the RAC (Statesboro) and the ARC (Savannah).

Additional notes:

  • A current East Georgia College at Statesboro ID must be provided, and employment status will
    be verified with the EGA Office of Human Resources. Payroll deduction is not an option for EGA
    faculty members.
  • If university employment ceases, all affiliated memberships with that employee will be
    terminated with no refund.
Plus One Membership – Faculty/Staff Spouses/Partners or Dependents aged 16-25 year old

Spouses/Partners or Dependents aged 16-25 years old of faculty and staff are eligible to purchase a membership that allows them access to recreation facilities on the Armstrong campus. When purchasing a spouse/partner/dependent pass, the Georgia Southern student, faculty or staff member, must be present at the time of purchase with his/her Eagle ID. An ID with the same address as member, joint checking, and DOB required for verification. The cost of the membership is $260 a year.

  • $90 Fall Semester
  • $90 Spring Semester
  • $80 Summer Semester

Retired Faculty/Staff

Georgia Southern University faculty/staff retirees are eligible to purchase a membership to recreation facilities on the Armstrong campus. The cost of membership is $135 a year.

  • $45 Fall Semester
  • $45 Spring Semester
  • $45 Summer Semester

Plus One Membership – Retired Faculty/Staff Spouse/Partner

Retired faculty/staff spouses/partners are eligible for memberships that will give them access to recreation facilities on the Armstrong campus. Proof of couple/partner/dependent status is required through a university form, marriage certificate, joint checking account home or auto ownership or other documentation verification. The cost of membership is $260 a year.

  • $90 Fall Semester
  • $90 Spring Semester
  • $80 Summer Semester


Guest Passes

Members may invite guests to use the ARC, and may host up to two guests during a single day. The guest pass covers one guest and expires at the close of the day it was paid. The SRC Member must accompany his or her guest at all times.

  • Guests must show a photo ID upon entering the ARC
  • Guests are subject to the same rules that govern ARC Members’ use of the ARC

Members may host up to two guests per day. All guests must have a picture ID and sign a CRI Waiver. The cost of the guest pass will be covered by the guest at a rate of $7.00 per day. Payment will be made at the front desk upon entry and only accepted after a valid form of ID is shown.


Payment of Membership Fees

Members may pay the Membership Fee:

  • with credit or debit card, at the ARC
  • by payroll deduction (full-time faculty and staff only)
  • in advance, for a term of one semester or one year. Payments are accepted at the Bursar’s Office. The ARC cannot accept cash or checks.

Membership Fees cannot be prorated for partial semesters, and are non-refundable.

There will not be a refund of fees in the unfortunate event of the loss of recreational privileges.

Last updated: 8/24/2023