Membership Information
The following individuals are able to obtain an SFC membership (a membership fee may apply):
- Enrolled (SFC fee-paying) SIUE students with a valid SIUE ID (no additional fees)
- Summer non-enrolled students must have either been enrolled at SIUE during the prior spring semester or must be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester. This membership type requires enrollment verification and can only be purchased Monday-Friday by appointment. (Call 618-650-2375 for more information.)
- Dual-enrolled or dual-admitted SIUE students with a valid SIUE ID, can choose to pay the SFC student membership fee and have a membership for the academic term that they are enrolled in. This membership type requires enrollment verification and can only be purchased Monday-Friday by appointment. (Call 618-650-2375 for more information.)
- Summer pre-enrolled students who are admitted for Fall Semester with a valid SIUE ID. This membership type requires enrollment verification and can only be purchased Monday-Friday by appointment. (Call 618-650-2375 for more information.)
- SIUE faculty, staff or retirees
- SIUE alumni graduates
- Immediate family members of an individual who has an SFC membership by one of the above
- Immediate family shall be defined as a spouse/domestic partner and/or dependent children (up to age 26) of the approved facility user only.
- Spouses must provide proof of marriage (copy of a marriage license or other documentation).
- Domestic partners must show proof of partnership.
- Civil union partners must provide proof of a civil union (copy of civil union license).
- Dependent children must be principally dependent upon you for support (age 16 and above must show proof of age).
- Dependents under the age of 16, for whom a membership is purchased, will not be issued an ID. A parent or adult sibling who is a member of the SFC must accompany the child, be actively engaged in the same activity, and in the same location as the underage child at all times during each visit. Please note that children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the cardiovascular and weight training areas. The Reception Desk attendant will assist those under the age of 16 with access to the SFC as accompanied by a valid SFC member.
The following rules apply to your membership:
- Memberships are non-transferable and typically non-refundable. In extreme cases, applications for membership cancellation/refund have been granted. Any refund incurs a $25.00 administrative fee. Access the Application for Membership Refund and/or contact Margaret Fredericksen with questions about this process at marfred@siue.edu or 618-650-2375.
- Any unauthorized ID's/passes will be confiscated and may result in loss of member privileges to the facilities.
- Misuse of membership or facilities may result in the membership being revoked.
- Facilities and services will be available on a regular basis, however, they may be discontinued for a given period of time because of directives from the University, major maintenance projects, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Memberships are not pro-rated because of these events.
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Payroll Deduction Payment Option
- This option allows SIUE employees to automatically have four equal payments of $60 to be withdrawn from their pay in the months of January and February.
- This is a payment option for a one-year membership exclusively for December 1st through November 30th.
- The month of November (November 1st-30th) is open enrollment for this option.
- Membership balances of existing memberships, or those that want to start their membership sooner than January, can be refunded in order to move the membership renewal date to December 1st.
- Any applicable refunds owed for membership will be completed and processed after all payroll deduction payments are completed.
- This option is available to SIUE faculty and staff only and can only be applied to the membership of the qualifying employee.
- A membership for a spouse/partner/dependent child etc. would have to be paid separately.
- Partial-year or contract/adjunct employees are not eligible for Payroll Deduction Payment Option.
- Payroll Deduction enrollees will not be automatically enrolled each year and will have to choose the Payroll Deduction option each November.
Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Option
- This option allows SIUE employees and retirees to automatically have twelve equal payments of $20 to be withdrawn from their bank account monthly.
- This is a payment option for a one-year membership and can be purchased year-round.
- This payment option membership must be kept for at least one year.
- This option is available to SIUE faculty, staff, retirees and their families (spouse/partner/dependent children) only.
- Partial-year or contract/adjunct employees are not eligible for the Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Option.
- After the one-year requirement is completed, the Electronic Funds Transfer Membership will enroll automatically and will continue until the member emails Margaret Fredericksen at marfred@siue.edu.
- A waiver of liability must be signed and a health questionnaire must be completed each year. Enrollees will be notified via email when these are due.
- A $25 administrative fee will be applied to all membership cancellations.
Parking
- An SIUE parking hangtag is required to park in the Student Fitness Center parking lot. Non-hangtag holders may park at metered spaces.
- Parking hangtags are a separate fee.
- SIUE students, faculty, staff and retirees are required to obtain the appropriate parking tag through SIUE Parking Services located in Rendleman Hall.
- Immediate family of Student Fitness Center (SFC) members may also purchase a parking pass along with their membership at the SFC Reception Desk.
- Parking hangtags purchased at the SFC Reception Desk expire when your membership expires.
Day-Use Pass
- SIUE faculty, staff, alumni members, and retired SIUE employees with proper ID may purchase a Day-Use Pass which is good only for the current calendar day.
- Summer non-enrolled students who have been enrolled the prior spring semester may also purchase a Day-Use Pass.
- A receipt will be provided and must be carried on the person at all times.
- The Day-Use Pass is $8.00 and is good for the current calendar day.
- Current SIUE fee-paying students or SFC member who forget their ID and have already used their One-Time Pass may purchase a Day-Use Pass for the rate of $5.00.
Guest Pass
- Each member is permitted to have up to two guests per day.
- Guest must be sponsored and accompanied by a member at all times.
- The $8.00 Guest Pass fee is good for the current calendar day.
- To receive a Guest Pass:
- Complete application and sign waiver at the SFC Reception Desk.
- Present a photo ID for age and identity verification
- Complete payment and receive a receipt which is used to verify access.
- Please note that all Complimentary Passes expire one year from the date of issue.
