Student Memberships
- Students who are currently enrolled and paying student activity fees must show their ECU 1 Card to enter the ESRC and HSC Recreation Center and participate in programs and services.
- Students are only members for the current semester; they are paying activity fees or have purchased a membership.
- Distance Education Students not paying on-campus student activity fees must purchase a membership to utilize the facilities.
- Distance Education Students may only purchase a membership for their enrolled semester.
- Visiting students from external colleges and universities (18 years and older) are eligible for memberships just as ECU students. Students must show their own school’s student ID to take advantage of student pricing.
Student Intern Memberships
- East Carolina University facilitates temporary, full-time internship opportunities for select international students to do an academic internship on campus with an ECU faculty supervisor or with a US company.
- Student Interns do not pay ECU tuition or student fees. Student interns are eligible for a membership during the semester in which they are interning for the student rate.
Student Membership Pricing
Beginning August 16th, 2025, we will no longer be offering a Buy One Membership, Get the First Household Half Off.
| Membership Type | Fall / Spring | Fall / Spring Prorate | Summer | Summer Prorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student/DE Non-Fee Paying Students | $136 | $68 | $50 | $25 |
| Student/DE Non-Fee Paying Students Household Member | $136 | $68 | $50 | $25 |
Student Household Memberships
- Students must be present with their ECU 1Card to purchase a membership for any household member.
- Proof of the same address is required at the time of membership registration and renewal. Below is a list of acceptable items. Please bring one item to show proof of address. The current student (sponsoring member) must hold an active membership and be present at the time of household membership purchases.
- 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.
| 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:
- 2025-2026
- Fall Semester: October 16, 2025
- Spring Semester: March 12, 2026
- Summer Semester: June 25, 2026
- 2026-2027
- Fall Semester: October 16, 2026
- Spring Semester: March 12, 2027
- Summer Semester: June 25, 2027
If you would like to request a refund for any memberships, please fill out the form below.