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The Department of Recreational Services offers membership options for everyone. Memberships are offered at a discounted rate for students (non-assessed) and family of students, Faculty/staff of Kent State and University affiliates. See details on each of these membership categories by visiting the links on the right column of this page. If you are uncertain of your membership status, please call us at 330.672.4REC for assistance.

Membership Freeze

Memberships can be frozen for reasons such as extended travel and medical injuries. Written documentation is required. Pending approval, membership length may be extended. Freeze request forms are available in the Pro Shop.

Membership Refund or Cancellation
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Based on special circumstances, members who wish to cancel a membership or request a refund may complete the Membership Cancellation/Refund Request Form in the Pro Shop. Memberships cancelled before the contract agreement will be charged penalty and processing fees.


The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is 153,000 square feet of space dedicated to fitness, wellness and recreation pursuits. You are sure to find something of interest to you here. Our facilities and services include:

Free weight and cardiovascular fitness areas featuring more than 100 pieces of equipment from the finest manufacturers such as Precor, Cybex, Woodway, Sci-fit and Stairmaster.

Four basketball courts for open play, intramurals sports and more. The hoop closest to the indoor climbing wall can be lowered to eight feet for youth.

Four racquetball courts available by reservation during all open hours.

40-foot indoor climbing wall for climbing and bouldering.

1/6 mile indoor running track featuring four lanes.

Three group instruction studios for fitness, dance and other instructional classes.

Multi-purpose gym used for indoor soccer, floor hockey and also features high challenge course elements (suspended from ceiling) for use in the department’s TLC programs.

Meeting rooms to accommodate up to 140 people.

Summit Street Café with tasty snacks and refreshments after a hard workout.

Natatorium featuring a 25-yard lap pool, a 4-foot-deep leisure pool, a vortex for water exercise, and a 16-person hot water spa. The natatorium also features a “wet classroom” for pool party rentals and instructional programs.

Hundreds of programs to choose from including fitness classes, sports, adventure and more. Check out all of our programming links on the right side bar for details on our programs.


The SRWC is now a recognized provider of the Healthways Forever Fit program. This program is for individuals who qualify for Medicare.

Qualifying medical insurance providers include:
• Advantra (Coventry)
• Aetna Medicare Advantage
• Gateway
• Aetna OPERS
• Sterling Life Insurance

Individuals are eligible to sign-up for membership one month at a time at ONE participating facility. There is no membership out-of-pocket cost. Individuals must secure parking by paying $1 for four hours or purchasing a monthly parking pass for $10.  The SRWC will handle all necessary paperwork for membership reimbursement costs.  Contact Tasha R. Ledrich with questions at
330-672-0486.


For details on fees for students who were not assessed the fee, and spouse/dependents of students, visit our student membership page.
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For details on eligibility based on your employment status, visit our faculty/staff membership page.
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Affiliates include active Kent State Alumni Association members, NEOUCOM faculty and staff, members of Twin Lakes Country Club, and staff of Robinson Memorial Hospital. For details about these membership rates, visit our affiliate membership page.
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If you don't fit in to any of the above categories, you can purchase a membership at our community member. For details on these rates, visit our community membership page.
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Non-prime memberships are available to everyone and allow members facility access from 6 a.m. - 3:30 Monday through Friday and all open hours on weekends.
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Access to the facility is permitted through any of the above membership categories, or by purchasing a punch pass for access. Punch passes are valid for one year from date of purchase. Discounted guest 10-punch passes are available for members only. Please ask at the Pro Shop for details.

10-Punch Pass
Adult (18+) $74
Youth (13 - 17) $64
Child (3 - 12) $42
Member Guest 10-Punch Pass
Adult (18+) $53
Youth (13 - 17) $42
Child (3 - 12) $32
Guest Pass
Adult (18+) $8
Youth (13 - 17) $7
Child (3 - 12) $5


Adult members of the SRWC may bring guests in to the facility. For details on policies and limitations, please visit our guest visitation page.
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Read about all the policies and procedures related to membership at the SRWC by visiting our membership information page.
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