Rec Membership

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 2026 classes at UW Seattle, UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, but not attending classes during Summer term may purchase an optional Summer Rec membership for $96.00.  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 26, 2026 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 8, 2026.  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 20, 2026.

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

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.

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.

• 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 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: $14.00

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.

Plus One Rec Memberships

If you know someone with an active Rec Membership (such as a UW Student, UW Employee, or UW Retiree), they may be eligible to sponsor you as a Plus One member. Plus One membership allows you independent access to the IMA during all hours of operation.

Eligibility

To become a Plus One member, you must:

• Be sponsored by a current and eligible Rec member (such as a UW Student, UW Employee, or UW Retiree)
• Be 16 years of age or older
• Be present with your sponsor to purchase the initial membership at the IMA Member Services Desk

A primary rec member can sponsor up to two Plus One members at one time.

Purchasing a Plus One Membership

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

• Primary Member (your sponsor)
• Plus One Member (you)
• Husky ID (Primary Member)
• Photo ID (Plus One Member)

Both the primary member and Plus One member must be present to purchase the initial membership.

Pricing

Student Plus One Membership

(for individuals sponsored by a UW student)

• Quarterly Membership: $107.00 + tax

UW Employee or UW Retiree Plus One Membership

(for individuals sponsored by a UW Employee or UW Retiree)

• Quarterly Membership: $152.00 + tax
• Annual Membership: $495.00 + tax

Annual membership is only available if the sponsoring member has an annual Rec membership

Renewing your Plus One Membership

• Plus One memberships MUST be renewed in person at the IMA Member Services Desk.
• Only the primary member can renew a Plus One membership.
• The Plus One member does not need to be present for renewal.
• The Plus One member cannot renew the membership themselves.

UW Alumni Memberships

Eligibility

Individuals with a UWAA President’s Circle donor card, UWAA Life Member card, Benefactor card or Laureate card are eligible to purchase an Annual Alumni Rec membership. Quarterly memberships are not available for Alumni Rec memberships. Bring your UWAA President’s Circle, UWAA Life Member, Benefactor or Laureate Card (and matching Photo ID) to the IMA Member Services Desk.

Learn More about UWAA Benefits

Annual Alumni Rec Membership: $830.00 + tax

UW Alumni Plus One

Eligibility

Individuals with current Rec Membership can add a Plus One 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. Quarterly memberships are not available for Alumni Plus One Rec memberships. The Primary member (Alumni Rec member) AND Plus One Member must be present to purchase the Plus One Membership.  The Primary member (Alumni Rec Member) 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.

Annual Plus One Alumni Rec Membership: $997.00 + Tax

Purchasing Membership

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

Alumni Rec Membership

• UWAA Presidents Circle Donor card, UWAA Life Member card, Benefactor card or Laureate card
• Photo ID (MUST match name on card listed above)

Plus One Alumni Rec Membership

• Primary member and Plus One*
• UWAA President’s Circle Donor card, UWAA Life Member card, Benefactor card or Laureate card (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).

**Alumni Rec Memberships and Alumni Plus One Rec Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable

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

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.

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

No.  The IMA does not have child care available.

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.

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).

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.

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)

· 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).

No – all spaces are open!

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

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.