Recreation

Rec Membership

The Intramural Activities (IMA) Building is UW’s premier fitness center nestled on the bank of Lake Washington.  The IMA includes access to gyms, assorted courts, indoor track, climbing center, cardio and weight rooms and a variety of studio spaces.  Visit the IMA Building page for more information on the IMA facility!

Rec memberships to the IMA are available on a quarter or annual basis for University of Washington students, UW employees, UW retirees, Plus Ones, UWAA Members (Alumni eligibility is limited – Lifetime & Presidents Circle donors, UWAA determines Rec membership eligibility) and Affiliates (eligible affiliates only, including Fred Hutch & Seattle Children’s employees – Quarterly only).  Membership restrictions apply.

You may purchase a new quarterly membership starting on the first day of the new quarter. You may renew a current quarterly membership up to three weeks in advance of the new quarter.

Spring 2025: March 17, 2025 – June 15, 2025

Summer 2025: June 9, 2025 – September 14, 2025

Membership Types & Fees

Please note that Rec Membership fees will be increasing effective Fall quarter.  New rates are available below.

Student Rates

Demographic Single Visit Quarter
Seattle Included with SAF** Included with SAF**
Bothell/Tacoma $9.50 $92
Summer $9.50 $92
Plus One N/A $102*
Non-Fee Paying UW Student $9.50 $92

*does not include sales tax
**Services and Activities Fee

Employee & Retiree Rates

UW Employees & UW Retirees are also eligible for one free one-week trial at the IMA.  The free week trial is good for 7 visits and expires in 7 days.

Demographic Single Visit 5-Visit Pass Quarter Annual
UW Employee $10 $50 $132 $429
UW Retiree $10 $50 $132* $429*
Plus One (additional membership fee) N/A N/A $145* $472*

*does not include sales tax

Members may check out equipment through our Equipment Issue desk free of charge. Other activities include additional fees, including:

  • Guest sponsorship (rec members can bring in an unlimited number of guests – guest fee applies per guest)
  • Sponsorship of a Plus One member (rec members can sponsor TWO Plus One members)
  • Participation in Intramural Sports
  • Enrollment in the Rec Class Pass and other recreation classes such as UWild Adventures and Sports Skills and Martial Arts
  • Use of Crags Climbing Center
  • Personal Training
  • Custom Exercise Program
  • Gear Garage rental equipment
  • Peer Nutrition
  • Massage
  • Rec clubs memberships
  • Locker rental

Membership Information & Eligibility

Student

UW Seattle Students

Eligibility: All registered, matriculated, UW Seattle students who pay the Services and Activities Fees may use the IMA by presenting their current Husky ID Card*.

*Husky ID Cards are non-transferable and should never be used by anyone else to gain access to the IMA. Misused Husky ID Cards will be impounded.

UW Tacoma & UW Bothell Students

Eligibility: Current UW Tacoma and UW Bothell students may purchase a Rec membership. When purchasing membership, bring your UW Husky ID Card to the IMA Member Services Desk.

Student Summer Memberships (UW Seattle, UWB, UWT)

Students enrolled in Spring or Autumn 2025 classes at UW Seattle, UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, but not attending classes during Summer term may purchase an optional Summer Rec membership for $92.00.  If you are currently enrolled for spring as a UW Seattle student or have a Bothell/Tacoma rec membership, you may purchase a summer membership beginning May 27, 2025 either online or at the IMA front desk.  If you do not currently have an active rec membership, summer memberships can be purchased at the IMA front desk during business hours beginning June 9.  New/transfer students may become members with their Advanced Registration Certificate from the National Student Clearinghouse.  Summer quarter membership is valid for use from the date of purchase through Sunday, September 14, 2025.

*UW Bothell/UW Tacoma students do not need to have purchased an IMA membership in Spring.

Student Plus One

Eligibility:

Students and on-leave graduates with a valid Rec Membership can add a Plus One Quarterly Membership to their account.   A Plus One membership allows independent access to the IMA during all hours of operation.  An IMA member can have TWO Plus One members on their account at one time.  The Primary member (UW Student) AND Plus One Member must be present to purchase the Plus One Membership.  The Primary member (UW Student) must be present to renew the Plus One membership (Plus One Member does NOT need to be present) – the Plus One Member CANNOT renew their own membership.  Plus One Members must be 16 years of age or older.

Plus One Quarterly Rec Membership: $102.00 + Tax

Purchasing Membership: 

All Student Plus One memberships must be purchased at the IMA Member Services Desk. When purchasing a membership, please bring the following:

Plus One Membership

  • Primary member and Plus One*
  • Husky ID (Primary member)
  • Photo ID (Plus One)

*Renewal of Plus One membership – The primary member (person with active Rec membership via eligibility) must be present to renew the Rec Plus One Membership on their account  (Plus One member does not need to be present).

UW Employee or UW Retiree

UW Employee or UW Retiree

Eligibility: Current UW faculty and staff who are active in Workday and University of Washington retirees with a Retiree Husky Card are eligible to purchase a Rec membership.  Bring your UW Employee or Retiree ID Card to the IMA Member Services Desk.

UW Employee or UW Retiree Plus One

Eligibility:

Faculty, Staff or UW Retiree’s with a current Rec Membership can add a Plus One Quarterly or Annual Membership to their account.  A Plus One membership allows independent access to the IMA during all hours of operation. A Rec member can have TWO Plus One members on their account at one time.  The Primary member (UW Employee or UW Retiree) AND Plus One Member must be present to purchase the Plus One Membership.  The Primary member (UW Employee or UW Retiree) must be present to renew the Plus One membership (Plus One Member does NOT need to be present) – the Plus One Member CANNOT renew their own membership.  Plus One Members must be 16 years of age or older.

Plus One Quarterly Rec Membership: $145.00 + Tax

Purchasing Membership: 

All UW Employee or UW Retiree Plus One memberships must be purchased for the first time at the IMA Member Services Desk. When purchasing a membership, please bring the following:

Plus One Membership

  • Primary member and Plus One*
  • Husky ID (Primary member)
  • Photo ID (Plus One)

*Renewal of Plus One membership – The primary member (person with active Rec membership via eligibility) must be present to renew the Rec Plus One Membership on their account  (Plus One member does not need to be present).

**Purchase of a quarter membership allows the member to purchase a quarter Plus One membership. Purchase of an annual membership allows the member to purchase an annual Plus One membership.

Payroll Deduction

Reoccurring bimonthly payroll deduction is available for purchase of a UW Employee Annual Rec Membership and/or UW Employee Plus One Membership (for qualifying UW Employees). Please inquire at the IMA Member Services Desk for bimonthly rates.

  • One-time payroll deduction is available for purchase of a UW Employee annual or quarter membership and Plus One annual or quarter membership.
  • If you plan to continue your membership purchased via payroll deduction, your annual membership will be automatically renewed, and your paycheck will continue to be debited unless you notify us.
  • If you choose to stop payroll deduction after one year you will need to submit a payroll deduction cancellation form, available at the Member Services Desk or send a notification to cancel via email to julies14@uw.edu including your full name, employee ID number and date you would like your membership cancelled.

Guest

Guest Policy

Rec membership owners and Plus One Rec Members may sponsor an unlimited number of guests per day (defined as a friend or a person you know) 16 years of age or older (proof of age required) upon payment of the single use guest fee per guest. The sponsor must appear in person with their guest.

Single use guest fee $13.50

All guests MUST show valid photo identification with proof of age.

Guests are not eligible to participate in classes, Rec Club activities, Intramurals, or other paid program areas.

Guests of active Rec membership holders are able to purchase a Guest Pass ($7.50), valid only for the day, to climb at Crags Climbing Center. The guest and their sponsor must be present at the time of purchase, however the sponsor does not need to remain at Crags. Be advised that sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests while climbing at Crags.

 

Member Services

Purchase Your Membership

All new memberships must be purchased in-person at the IMA Member Services Desk. To purchase membership:

  1. Bring Husky Card to Member Services Desk in IMA lobby
  2. Pay using check, Husky Card, VISA/Mastercard/Discover/American Express, contactless payment, or payroll deduction (if eligible)
  3. After purchase, Husky Card becomes Rec membership card
  4. *Part-time employees without a Husky Card and Plus One members will receive a Rec membership card at time of purchase.

Renew Your Membership – UW Employee & UW Retiree

Renew Here
(Your membership must be active in order to renew online)

  1. Click the RENEW HERE button below
  2. Click ‘Log In’ (upper right corner)
  3. Click ‘Sign in with UW NetID’
  4. Click ‘your name’ (upper right corner), then choose ‘Profile’
  5. Click ‘Memberships’ (on left)
  6. Click ‘Renew’ on the membership you would like to renew

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Member Services?

Please call the IMA at 206-543-4590 or email recinfo@uw.edu.

What is your cancellation & refund policy?

Refunds for Membership Fees require the approval of the Operations Manager. The following are viable reasons for permitting Membership Fee refunds:

  • Termination of employment or withdrawal from class
  • Change in employment status: shift change, home department, or job duties
  • Cancelled Rec Class Pass or Intramural Pass
  • Medical request: unable to use service, may include family medical leave
  • Exceptions: hardship special circumstances – please email julies14@uw.edu

Refunds for check transactions must be refunded by check.

Credit card refunds must be processed via credit card transaction credit.

Refunds will include that portion (prorated) of the State Retail Sales Tax based upon the tax rate charged at the time of purchase for those transactions where the tax was applied.

Refunds are permitted in accordance with the refund schedule, available at the Member Services Desk.

For payment by reoccurring bimonthly payroll deduction:

  • The payroll deduction must continue for at least one year from the date of purchase.
  • The membership and deductions will continue after the first year until a cancellation form is filled out at the IMA Member Services Desk or an email is sent to julies14@uw.edu with your full name, employee ID number, and date of cancellation.  There will be no refund and the deduction will be stopped according to our stop schedule.  An email confirmation will be sent once the stop has been processed.

Can I sponsor more than one guest?

YES! Rec members are allowed to sponsor an unlimited number of guests per day. (fee applies).

Do you offer child care?

No.  The IMA does not have child care available.

Do you offer guided tours?

The IMA offers self-guided tours.  Check in at the Member Services Desk with a photo ID.  If groups would like to schedule a tour, please email recinfo@uw.edu.

Can I try out the facility before purchasing a membership?

Current UW Employees and UW Retirees are eligible for a Free Week Trial (valid for 7 visits and expires in 7 days; can only be applied one time).  Current non-matriculated UW Seattle students, UW Bothell or UW Tacoma students must purchase a single use pass to use the facility (see ‘Membership Types & Fees).

Who pays the Services and Activities Fee?

Registered, matriculated, UW Seattle students. You can find the ‘Services & Activities’ fee under the Tuition Charge Breakdown on your tuition statement.  The fee varies depending on how many credits you are taking.

What spaces are open at the IMA?

Learn more about our facilities on our IMA Building page.

1st floor

· Weight Room

· Archery Room (studio)

· Studio 111

· Mat Room A

· Mat Room B

· First Aid Office

· Universal Locker Rooms (LR1, LR2, LR3)

· Equipment Issue

2nd floor

· Cardio Room

· Studio 216

· Gym A

· Gym B

· Gym C

· Gym D

· Crags Climbing Center

· Handball / Racquetball Courts #2, #3, #9, #10

· International Squash Courts #1 – 4

· North American Squash Courts #2, #3

· Special Conditioning Room

· Meeting Room

· Lounge

· Dawg Bites Cafe

· Vending Machines (Located in the Kitchen/Vending Area)

3rd floor

· Pariseau Gym

· Studio 316

4th floor

· All (North Cardio Room, South Weight Room, and Track)

What outdoor spaces are available to use with Rec membership?

· South Tennis Courts (first come, first serve during open recreation)

· North Tennis Courts (first come, first serve) Court #12 is dedicated to pickleball

· Sand Volleyball Courts

· Field # 1

The following outdoor spaces are also open and do not require a reservation: Husky Rock, the grass fields that don’t have fences (Field #2 and Field #4), the Chase Anderson Basketball Court (outdoor), and Denny Field (turf).

Are there any spaces closed in the IMA?

No – all spaces are open!

The ASUW Shell House and Field #3 remain closed to Rec members.

Can I submit a Maintenance or Custodial Request?

Maintenance or Custodial Request Form

If you are aware of any maintenance or custodial issues at any Recreation facility, please complete this form to notify our staff.