Memberships
Students
Students may use the Recreational Sports facilities during the normal operational hours that do not conflict with departmental programs or academic classes. This includes both graduate and undergraduate students. A current activated SHSU ID card is required when entering a facility or activity area. A continuing student is one who is not currently enrolled for the summer semester but is registered for the fall semester. Verification of completion of the
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly | |
| Continuing Student | N/A | N/A | $100 | N/A |
Student Spouse
Spouses of students are eligible to purchase a "Spouse Pass" from Recreational Sports. The Recreation Facility Pass may only be purchased for the semester when the sponsoring student's ID is activated. At the time of purchase, a current photo ID plus proof of marriage must be presented. This pass also entitles the spouse to participate in CO-Rec Intramural activities with their husband/wife.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| $10 | $175 | $175 | $500 |
Faculty/Staff
Full-time SHSU faculty/staff are eligible to use all the Rec Sports facilities at no additional cost. A current faculty/staff ID must be presented in order to gain admittance to a facility or activity area.
Faculty/Staff Spouse
Spouses of Faculty/Staff are eligible to purchase a "Spouse Pass" from Recreational Sports. The Recreation Facility Pass may be purchased for the semester or on an annual basis. At the time of purchase, a current photo ID plus proof of marriage must be presented. This pass also entitles the spouse to participate in CO-Rec Intramural activities with their husband/wife.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| $10 | $175 | $175 | $500 |
Faculty/Staff Retired and Spouse
Employees who have retired from SHSU are considered eligible users of Recreational Sports Facilities. A Recreation Facility Pass will be issued to retired Faculty/Staff free of charge. Spouses of retired Faculty/Staff are eligible to purchase a spouse pass for one semester or on an annual basis.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly | |
| Faculty/Staff Retired Spouse | $10 | $175 | $175 | $500 |
Family Membership
The SHSU community is eligible to purchase a Facility Family Membership. The membership restricts usage to only weekend use during the fall and spring semesters and no restrictions during the summer months.
May 15 - August 15.
Children (17 years of age and younger and living at home) are eligible to use the Recreational Sports facilities as a guest. While using the Recreational Sports Center, children must be under the direct supervision of their sponsor at all times. While using the swimming pools, children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of an adult (18 years or older).
There are age limits for specific areas of the RSC. Children must be 12 years of age or older to use the indoor track and aerobics area and 16 years of age or older to use the weight room areas.
The charge for children (17 years and younger and living at home) to use the Recreational Sports Center is $10.00.
Family passes are available for use of the pools. Without a pass, the charge for use of the pools is $10.00 per guest per day.
Student, faculty, and staff will be asked to sign a "release" acknowledging their awareness of the risks involved in their child's participation in activities in SHSU Recreational Sports facilities.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| N/A | $250 | $250 | $730 |
Young Adult
Dependents 18-24 years old and still living with their parents may purchase a Young Adult Pass for limited facility access. Further information regarding this pass can be obtained by contacting the Assistant Director of Informal Recreation.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| N/A | N/A | $130 | N/A |
Alumni Pass
An
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $500 |
Alumni Spouse
The spouse of an
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $300 |
Guests
Students, Faculty/Staff, and all SHSU Recreation Facility Pass cardholders as described above may sponsor two (2) guests per day by purchasing daily passes for use of recreational sports facilities. While using the facilities, the guest must be accompanied by the sponsor. A current photo ID. is required of both sponsor and guest in order for a Guest Pass to be purchased and for admittance to the facility or activity areas.
| Daily | Semester | Summer | Yearly |
| $10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Courtesy Pass
Participants who forget or lose their Sam Houston ID or Recreation Facility Pass can be issued a Courtesy Pass. To be issued a Courtesy Pass, the participant must come to the Recreational Sports office and present a photo ID. Each participant will be allowed only 1 Courtesy Pass each semester.
Special Groups
Camp, conference, and workshop participants
***All Recreation Facility Passes may be purchased in the Recreational Sports Office, RSC Rm. 162. Please bring the appropriate identification.***