University of Wisconsin–Madison

Changes to Our Membership Rates

A picture of the exterior of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
Our mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. Whether you come to lift, swim, run, meditate, or simply unwind, we’re committed to offering top-tier facilities, equipment, and services that support your health and wellbeing. To continue enhancing your experience, we’re making slight adjustments to our membership rates, effective May 2 for new memberships and June 1 for ongoing memberships. These changes help us invest in new equipment—like additional squat racks and decline benches—staffing, and continue to innovate programs, services, and buildings that allow us to support everyone’s version of living well.

A photo of squat racks lined up in the Powerhouse at the Nicholas Recreation Center.

What’s Changing?

  • Campus Affiliate Membership: $50/month (previously $45)
  • Community Membership: $70/month (previously $60)
  • Day Pass: $20 (previously $15)
  • Week Pass: $40 (previously $30)
Even with these updates, our rates remain similar to the Madison area average among facilities with like amenities, and we’re proud to offer a wide range of recreation and wellbeing services to the campus community and beyond.

What You Need to Know

  • If you’re an existing member, no action is required. Your membership will automatically continue at the new rate starting in June 1.
  • If you’d like to cancel before the new rate takes effect, simply complete our brief membership cancellation form before May 31, 2025.
  • You’re always in control! Our flexible membership policies allow you to cancel at any time, with access continuing through the end of your last billed month.
For more details, including our updated “Agreement for Assumption of Risk,” “Consent for Emergency Treatment,” and “Membership Agreement,” you can find the updated agreement here. Thank you for being part of our Rec Well community—we can’t wait to see you in the on campus! Have questions? Feel free to reach out to us at hello@recwell.wisc.edu.