Non-Student Memberships
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Membership Eligibility
Memberships are available for purchase annually, semester, or summer. Faculty and Staff may use payroll deduction to pay for a monthly membership. Memberships include access to the Eakin Student Recreation Center (ESRC), Health Sciences Campus Recreation Center (HSC), North Recreational Complex, and Blount Sports Complex. Additional costs are assessed for specialized fitness programs, adventure leadership trips, and adventure equipment rentals.
Faculty/Staff and Retiree Memberships
- Current and retired faculty and staff must present their ECU 1Card or Retiree 1 Card when purchasing a membership.
- Current faculty and staff are eligible for a 14-day free membership trial.
- Faculty and staff must present their ECU 1Card and proof of residency when sponsoring a household member.
- Household members must also be present with a current picture ID when purchasing a membership and must be 18 years or older.
- Medical Residences, retirees, and part-time temporary employees may purchase a semester or annual faculty/staff membership only.
- Faculty/staff must be a permanent, full-time employees to take advantage of payroll deduction.
- Members with no ECU 1Card will be given a CRW key tag. The first key tag is free then there will be a $5 charge for any lost/damaged replacements.
- Refunds will not be given for any membership purchased (semester or annual).
- Beginning Jan. 2nd, 2024, Any retirees purchasing a membership will now be categorized as Tier 1 status, regardless of prior status. Refunds will not be issued for memberships purchased before Jan. 2nd, 2024 but moving forward, the new price will be given.
- Any retiree household member will return to regular price and is not eligible for the half price option.
ECU Young Alumni Membership
- A Young Alumnus is considered to be any person that has graduated from East Carolina University in the past 5 years.
- Young Alumnus must provide a picture ID when purchasing a membership.
- Young Alumnus must be a member in order to sponsor household members.
- Young Alumnus must be present with their ID in order for the household members to enroll.
- The first household member will receive the half-off price. Any additional household members will be full alumni price.
- The household member must also be present with a current picture ID and be 18 years or older.
- CRW will verify the eligibility status with ECU.
- Members with no ECU 1Card will be given a CRW key tag. The first key tag is free then there will be a $5 charge for any lost/damaged replacements.
ECU Alumni Memberships
- An Alumnus is considered to be any person who graduated from East Carolina University.
- Alumnus must provide a picture ID with purchasing a membership.
- Alumnus must be a member in order to sponsor a household member.
- Alumnus must be present with their ID in order for the household member to enroll.
- The first household member will receive the half-off price. Any additional household members will be full alumni price.
- The household member must also be present with a current picture ID at the time of purchase.
- CRW will verify the eligibility status with ECU.
- Members with no ECU 1Card will be given a CRW key tag. The first key tag is free then there will be a $5 charge for any lost/damaged replacements.
Membership Fees
| Membership Type | Annual | Semester | Semester Prorate | Summer | Summer Prorate | Payroll Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Staff/Retiree Tier 1: Annual Salary ≤ $47,999 | $144 | $68 | $34 | $34 | $17 | $12/month | Retiree N/A |
| Faculty/Staff/Retiree Household Tier 1** | $288 | $136 | $68 | $68 | $34 | $24/month | Retiree N/A* |
| Faculty/Staff/Medical Resident Tier 2: Annual Salary ≥ $48,000 | $288 | $136 | $68 | $68 | $34 | $24/month | Retiree/Med Residents N/A* |
| Faculty/Staff/Medical Resident 1st Household Tier 2** | $144 | $68 | $34 | $34 | $17 | $12/month | Retiree/Med Residents N/A* |
| Faculty/Staff/Retiree/Medical Resident Additional Household Tier 2*** | $288 | $136 | $68 | $68 | $34 | $24/month | Retiree/Med Residents N/A* |
| Young Alumni | $288 | $136 | $68 | $68 | $34 | - |
| Young Alumni 1st Household** | $144 | $68 | $34 | $34 | $17 | - |
| Young Alumni Additional Household*** | $288 | $136 | $68 | $68 | $34 | - |
| Alumni | $440 | $176 | $88 | $108 | $54 | - |
| Alumni 1st Household** | $220 | $88 | $44 | $54 | $27 | - |
| Alumni Additional Household*** | $440 | $176 | $88 | $108 | $54 | - |
*Retirees and Medical Residents are not eligible for payroll deduction.
**Members in the Tier 1 pricing category do not qualify for the half-off household memberships.
***The first household member in Tier 2, Young Alumni, and Alumni eligibility qualifies for a half-off discount with a paid full-price membership. Any additional household members will be at the full rate of the Tier 2 category.
If you would like to request a refund for any memberships, please fill out the form below.
Online Form – Cancellation, Refund, and Transfer Request
Household Membership Proof of Address
| ACCEPTED ITEMS | NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS |
|---|---|
| Current Utility Bill | Marriage License |
| Personal Checks | Junk Mail |
| Current Lease Agreement | Handwritten Letters, Forms or Documents |
| Valid Driver's License | Credit Card Applications |
| Current Insurance Bill or Card | |
| Current Credit Card Statement | |
| Current Bank Statement | |
| Current Semester Tuition Bill | |
| Current Payroll Check |
Membership Prorate Dates
Memberships will be prorated on the following dates:
- 2023-2024
- Fall Semester: October 16th, 2023
- Spring Semester: March 13th, 2024
- Summer Semester: June 28th, 2024
- 2024-2025
- Fall Semester: October 14th, 2024
- Spring Semester: March 12th, 2025
- Summer Semester: June 25th, 2025
Membership Cancellation Process
Payroll Deduction memberships never cancel until you as the member contacts us to cancel your (or your household member’s) membership. Please download the following form, fill it out, and return it to either the Eakin Student Recreation Center, Health Sciences Student Center or email it to campusrec@ecu.edu. Please specify the memberships to be canceled. You may cancel your semester or annual membership at any time however refunds will not be issued.