Buy a Membership
Purchase a membership online or you may visit the RPAC Welcome Center to purchase one. Monthly memberships paid via payroll deduction can only be purchased in person at the RPAC Welcome Center. Some memberships are not available for online purchase. All memberships may be purchased in person at the RPAC Welcome Center.
If you do not see the correct pricing for a spouse/partner or dependent through our online portal please call us at 614-292-7671 or email recsports@osu.edu with the name of the main member and the additional person so we can update your account.
Membership Types and Rates
Half-Semester Membership
Half-semester memberships go on sale at the half point of the semester, check our online portal to see if they are available.
Ohio State Faculty and Staff
For those currently receive a paycheck from the university. Online sign up available when paying in full or by recurring credit card. Memberships paid by payroll deduction must be purchased in person at the RPAC Welcome Center. Membership affiliation will be reviewed during any renewal process.
Ohio State Faculty Staff and Student Spouse/Partner Pricing
*Monthly rate only available when paying annual membership by payroll deduction or recurring credit card payments.
*Memberships may be purchased online or in person at the RPAC Welcome Center.
Faculty/Staff Using a Tuition Benefit
Faculty/Staff using the tuition benefit (fee waiver) for classes are eligible to purchase the student semester membership for $130. Please visit the RPAC Welcome Center to sign up.*This membership must be purchased in person at this time.
| Rates Effective August 1, 2024 | Semester | Annually | Monthly* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student (not assessed Rec Fee) | $130 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Student Spouse/Partner Semester | $130 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Faculty/Staff | $173 | $519 | $43.25 |
| Faculty/Staff Spouse/Partner | $173 | $519 | $43.25 |
| Retiree/60+ Membership | $130 | $390 | $32.50 |
| Dependent (under 18) | $65 | $195 | $16.25 |
Ohio State Affiliate Pricing
Affiliates are members of the following organizations with appropriate identification: Ohio State Alumni Association, Faculty Club member, President's Club member, Columbus State Community College (faculty and staff), ENGIE, Campus Parc, Battelle Memorial Institute staff and Chemical Abstracts staff.
| Rates Effective August 1, 2024 | Semester | Annually | Monthly* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate | $217 | $651 | $54.25 |
| Affiliate Spouse/Partner | $217 | $651 | $54.25 |
| Sponsored Adult | $217 | $651 | $54.25 |
| Dependent (under 18) | $65 | $195 | $16.25 |
*Monthly rate only available when paying annual membership by payroll deduction or recurring credit card payments.
*Memberships may be purchased online or at the RPAC Welcome Center.
Short Term Memberships and Guest Passes
Are you interested in trying the facilities, but not ready to make a long term commitment? Have a visitor in town who wants to join you at the gym? A guest pass may be the perfect fit. Faculty and staff and recognized affiliates are eligible to purchase guest passes and short term memberships. Visit the guest pass page for more information.
Family and Other Memberships
Memberships may be purchased for family members of students, faculty and staff. Members may add their spouse or partner and legal dependents under 18 to their membership for an additional fee. Dependent children can only be added to monthly memberships in person at the RPAC Welcome Center.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Semester memberships are based on the academic term.
- Monthly rate only available when paying annual membership by payroll deduction or recurring credit card payments.
- There is a $40 cancellation fee for early termination of a semester or annual membership. Annual memberships are only assessed the cancellation fee during the first year of membership.
- Annual memberships paying monthly are automatically renewed and will reflect any and all increases in September of each year, unless you notify member services in writing 30 days prior to the renewal date.
- Rec Sports charges an activation fee for all annual memberships charged via monthly payroll deduction or recurring credit card payment. This $30 fee is non-refundable and is charged per membership activation at the time of registration. The fee covers internal fees associated with processing the membership and establishing the payroll deduction or recurring payments, as well as management and auditing expenses. Monthly memberships are pro-rated upon joining to cover any remaining days in the first month of membership. The activation fee will be charged for all membership activations, including reactivating previously cancelled memberships.
- Members are restricted to one (1) sponsored adult membership.
- Only faculty/staff, affiliates and students may add members to their membership.
- Some restrictions may apply to the dependent membership.
- Members whose Saved Credit Card declines more than two times will be prohibited from using a Saved Credit Card as form of payment via recurring monthly billing; members who choose to continue will need to purchase a membership each term.
- Any refund request must be formally made and is reviewed prior to any determination of funds being granted.