Membership Information & Fees
Overview
USC Recreational Sports is home to comprehensive, state-of-the-art, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities on the University Park Campus and at the Health Science Campus. Depending on the membership tier and guest status, amenities are available for purchase, including but not limited to personal training, group exercise classes, and towel service. All of these amenities and more are available to our students, faculty/staff, alumni, and members of the surrounding community with an active membership.
Memberships
Learn more about the benefits of each membership tier and how to obtain a membership.
Important Dates
Current deadlines and purchase windows for seasonal memberships, fitness passes, and locker services.
| Membership Periods | Full Term Dates | Mid-Semester Pricing Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | Jan 1 - Dec 31 | N/A |
| Fall | Aug 16 – Dec 31 | October 1st |
| Spring | Jan 1 – May 15 | March 1st |
| Summer | May 16 – Aug 15 | July 1st |
Eligibility
Determine your membership category and see which additional services and passes you are eligible to purchase.
USC students enrolled in a degree-earning program and registered in at least one unit receive complimentary access for each semester they are enrolled at the university. This includes access to the Lyon Center, Village Fitness Center, HSC Fitness Center, and Uytengsu Aquatic Center.
Please allow 1–3 business days for student access to activate if registering for courses after the start of the semester.
Additional Service Eligibility
With active student access, students are eligible to purchase the following additional services: Club Sports Pass, Intramural Sports Pass, Locker Rental Service, Personal Training Packages & Services, Towel Service, and USC Workout Pass. An active membership is required to purchase additional services during periods of non-enrollment. Enrolled students experiencing access issues should reach out to recsports@usc.edu for assistance.
Summer Access
- Students who are not enrolled in summer courses may purchase a Student Summer Membership if they meet the Continuing Student eligibility requirements. During the summer semester, eligibility status is available on the MyRecSports website. To qualify as a continuing student, individuals must have been enrolled in the spring semester and be enrolled for the upcoming fall semester.
- Students who were enrolled in the spring semester and plan to enroll in the fall semester may choose one of the following options to access facilities during the summer:
- Wait until fall registration is complete to be eligible to purchase the Student Summer Membership.
- Purchase an Affiliate Membership and submit a Refund Request Form after fall registration is completed. Failure to submit the refund request form may result in forfeiture of refund eligibility.
USC Staff/Faculty are eligible to purchase membership passes and packages at a discounted rate. The packages and passes, as well as additional amenities, can be purchased through their account on the MyRecSports website. Staff/Faculty eligibility is predetermined by the University. If you are not categorized as Staff/Faculty but believe you should be, please email recsports@usc.edu for further guidance.
Additional Service Eligibility
With an active gym membership, Staff/Faculty are eligible to purchase the following additional services: Locker Rental Service, Intramural Sports Pass, Personal Training Assessments & Packages, Towel Service, and USC Workout Pass.
Group Wellness Discount
USC Staff/Faculty are eligible for additional savings during our annual winter wellness promotion.
Gather a group of 10 or more faculty or staff members from the same USC organization or unit to apply for the Group Wellness Discount. Applications open in December for the January–February promotional period, giving groups an additional 20% off annual packages, memberships, and select services.
This discount does not apply to Personal Training Packages & Services, Intramural Sports Passes, or Club Sports Passes.
Upon graduation, complimentary student access to all USC Recreational Sports facilities expires. To continue using the facilities, alumni must purchase a dedicated alumni membership.
How to Access Alumni Discount:
- Create a FightOnline account with the USC Alumni Association to obtain your Virtual Alumni Card.
- Complete the Alumni Eligibility Request Form to request your discounted rates on the MyRecSports portal.
- Recreational Sports will respond to requests with confirmation once eligibility has been updated or provide guidance if further information is needed.
- Once the eligibility update is confirmed, Alumni memberships will be available for purchase on the MyRecSports Portal.
Student Eligibility Drop-Off
Complimentary student access ends on the following dates depending on the corresponding graduation term:
- Spring Graduates: Access ends May 16
- Summer Graduates: Access ends August 16
- Fall Graduates: Access ends December 16
Additional Service Eligibility
With an active gym membership, Alumni are eligible to purchase the following additional services: Locker Rental Service, Personal Training Packages & Services, Towel Service, and USC Workout Pass.
Guests and non-affiliates over the age of 18 are welcome to purchase annual and year-round standard passes to USC Recreational Sports’ facilities. Guest members must first create their account on the MyRecSports portal, present valid photo identification upon entry, and pay with a credit or debit card. Individuals under the age of 18 are ineligible to purchase a membership or pass.
Additional Service Eligibility
With an active gym membership, Guests are eligible to purchase the following additional services: Locker Rental Service, Personal Training Packages & Services, Towel Service, and USC Workout Pass.
All Facilities Access
Explore membership and pass options that grant full access to all campus recreation centers.
Our Annual Wellness Promotion (December–February) is the exclusive window to purchase this membership, which offers year-long access to the Lyon Center, USC Village and Health Sciences Campus recreation centers, and the Uytengsu Aquatics Center, plus select add-ons depending on the package purchased.
Please note that December purchases will not activate until January 1st. To maintain a standard calendar cycle, all annual memberships expire on December 31st, regardless of their purchase date.
| Package | Add-Ons Included | Staff/Faculty | Alumni/Affiliate | Guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Full Size Locker & Towel Service | $425 | $485 | $550 |
| Gold Plus | USC Workout Pass, Half-Size Locker, & Towel Service | $505 | $560 | $620 |
| Gold | Half-Size Locker & Towel Service | $360 | $425 | $480 |
| Platinum Plus | USC Workout Pass, Full Size Locker, & Towel Service | $560 | $620 | $680 |
| Silver Plus | USC Workout Pass, Third-Size Locker, & Towel Service | $470 | $530 | $590 |
| Silver | Third-Size Locker & Towel Service | $330 | $395 | $455 |
| Cardinal | USC Workout Pass | $390 | $480 | $570 |
| Year | No Add-Ons; Gym Access Only | $255 | $340 | $435 |
The following passes provide access only to the Lyon Center, USC Village and Health Sciences Campus recreation centers, and the Uytengsu Aquatics Center. Passes only provide access to the centers and do not include add-ons (e.g. USC Workout Pass, Locker Rental, & Towel Service).
| Term | Staff/Faculty | Alumni/Affiliate | Guest | Purchase Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Semester | $180 | $240 | $300 | First Half of the Semester |
| Semester | $100 | $130 | $160 | Prior to Mid-Semester |
| Day | $15 | $15 | $15 | Year-round |
| Month | $75 | $75 | $75 | Year-round |
| Week | $40 | $40 | $40 | Year-round |
| Mid-Semester | $70 | $91 | $112 | Mid-Semester Onwards |
HSC-Only Access
Discover membership and pass options exclusive to the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) fitness center.
Our Annual Wellness Promotion (December–February) is the exclusive window to purchase this membership, which offers year-long access to the Lyon Center, USC Village and Health Sciences Campus recreation centers, and the Uytengsu Aquatics Center, plus select add-ons depending on the package purchased.
Please note that December purchases will not activate until January 1st. To maintain a standard calendar cycle, all annual memberships expire on December 31st, regardless of their purchase date.
| Package | Add-Ons Included | Staff/Faculty | Alumni/Affiliate | Guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC Gold | Half-Size Locker & Towel Service | $310 | $375 | $460 |
| HSC Silver | Third-Size Locker & Towel Service | $285 | $350 | $440 |
| HSC Year | No Add-Ons; Gym Access Only | $180 | $270 | $390 |
The following memberships and passes provide access only to the Health Sciences Campus Fitness Center and do not include add-ons (e.g., USC Workout Pass, Locker Rental, & Towel Service).
| Term | Staff/Faculty | Alumni/Affiliate | Guest | Purchase Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Semester | $130 | $190 | $270 | First Half of the Semester |
| Semester | $70 | $100 | $140 | Prior to Mid-Semester |
| Day | $15 | $15 | $15 | Year-round |
| Month | $75 | $75 | $75 | Year-round |
| Week | $40 | $40 | $40 | Year-round |
| Mid-Semester | $49 | $70 | $98 | Mid-Semester Onwards |
Additional Services
Enhance your routine with add-on services, locker rentals, and specialized passes available for an additional fee.
Club Sports Pass
Fall & Spring: $25
InBody Analysis
Per session: $20
Intramural Sports Pass
Fall & Spring: $50
Semester: $30
Locker Rentals
Semester: $85 full, $55 half, $40, third
Mid-Semester: $59.50 full, $38.50 half, $28 third
Personal Training Assessment
Per assessment: $80
Personal Training Jump Start
Per session: $120
Personal Training 1-on-1
Per session: $65
5 Sessions: $300
10 Sessions: $550
Towel Service
Semester: $20
Day: $1
Workout Pass – Fall & Spring
Non-student: na
Student: $240
Workout Pass – Semester
Non-student: $75
Student: $140
Workout Pass – Mid-Semester
Non-student: $52.50
Student: $98
Workout Pass – Day
Non-student: $15
Student: $15
Additional Information
- Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the facility’s under-18 access waiver.
- Continuing student eligibility is defined by the prior spring term and future fall term enrollment.
- Annual memberships are based on the calendar year and run from January through December. These memberships are only available for purchase between the beginning of December-February.
- All memberships and store items must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
- Visit myrecsports.usc.edu to purchase!
- An active membership is required for all additional services.
Helpful Links
Quick links to check operating hours, view policies, book rental spaces, and access the MyRecSports portal.