UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to use all UC San Diego Recreation facilities by presenting their UC San Diego Student ID card (or UC San Diego Recreation Card during summer only) at the RIMAC Facility Access Desk, The Main Gym Weight Room, The Main Gym Equipment Room Desk (for access to the Main Gym locker rooms) or the Canyonview Aquatic Complex Facilities Access Desk to gain access to the facilities.
UC San Diego Staff, Faculty, Alumni, University Extension students and the general public must purchase a UC San Diego Recreation Card, Day Pass or Monthly Pass to access the facilities. The Recreation Card, Day Pass or Monthly Pass must be presented at the RIMAC Facility Access Desk, The Main Gym Weight Room, The Main Gym Equipment Room Desk (for access to the Main Gym Locker Rooms), or the Canyonview Aquatic Complex Facilities Access Desk to gain access to the facilities.
Recreation Class participants without a UC San Diego Recreation Card must show Photo ID and class receipt at the RIMAC Facility Access Desk or Main Gym Equipment Room Desk to gain access for class participation.
Purchasing a UC San Diego Recreation Card gives staff, faculty, alumni and the community membership privileges. Your Rec Membership allows you access to all Recreation facilities during Informal Recreation hours and a lower price on Recreation Classes, Outback Adventures outings and more.
Rec Cards may be purchased through payroll deduction by UC San Diego faculty and staff members. Forms are available at the RIMAC Sales and Information Desk. For more information call us at (858) 534-3557.
Click here for Rec Card Application Form
Rec Card registration by mail is for renewals only. All new members need to come to RIMAC for photo ID and proof of affiliation.
Beginning in Fall 2017, UC San Diego Recreation is offering reduced pricing on all Rec Memberships! Simply sign up for auto-pay through your credit card of choice or UCSD employee payroll deduction. UCSD employees choosing payroll deduction will have the membership fee deducted from their paycheck either monthly or biweekly (1/2 the monthly membership fee per paycheck) depending on their pay period.
Buy a flex pass and save with every visit purchased. Grants access to all Recreation facilities!
Payment forms accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, payroll deduction, Triton Plus, cash, check, travelers' check.
Note: First-time Rec Card purchase may require additional verification of affiliation.
Purchasing a UC San Diego Recreation Card gives faculty and Staff membership privileges. Your Rec Card allows you access to all Recreation facilities during Informal Recreation hours and a lower price on Recreation Classes, Outback Adventures outings and more.
Get a membership for half the price at $52.50* per quarter, and you can make payments easily by enrolling in our payroll deduction program.
* VC Area's include Resource Management & Planning, Academics, Student Affairs, CFO, Chancellors Office. For more information visit the RIMAC Sales Desk to see if you qualify for the VC Area discount.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON REC CARDS.
Day passes for UC San Diego Recreation and Sports Facilities, including RIMAC, Main Gym, Canyonview Aquatic Complex and The Natatorium can be purchased for $10. Purchase at RIMAC Facility Access Desk, Main Gym Equipment Room or Canyonview Facility Access Desk. Please be aware that towels are required for all users of the weight rooms. If you do not have a towel, you can purchase one at the RIMAC Equipment Room or at the Main Gym Equipment Room.
Day passes for UC San Diego Recreation and Sports Facilities, including RIMAC, Main Gym, Canyonview Aquatic Complex and The Natatorium can be purchased for $15. Gives access to facilities plus limited Rec Classes. Purchase at RIMAC Facility Access Desk or Main Gym Equipment Room.
Passes listed as “with gear” include climbing shoes and harness use each time you visit the OCC.
Participants in UC San Diego Recreation Department programs are required to abide by the following Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will be reviewed and could result in disciplinary action(s). Patrons are expected to accept responsibility for their actions and should respond to all requests to adjust behaviors that do not meet the norms or standards of the activity. UC San Diego Recreation staff has complete authority to implement stated as well as implied policies.
We are committed to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all. We are committed to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work, learn and enjoy the privilege of recreation activities together in an atmosphere free of abusive, inappropriate or demeaning treatment.
