At 艾可直播 College Campus Recreation, we are dedicated to enhancing your experience with a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to wellness and fitness. Our offerings are designed to reflect the diverse needs and interests of our community. Whether you are engaging in individual workouts, participating in group fitness classes, or joining a sports club, we are committed to supporting your journey toward lifelong health and active lifestyle experiences at 艾可直播 College.
All members are expected to adhere to all of the听rules听of the facility.听Campus Recreation reserves the right to suspend and/or terminate the membership of any member who refuses to comply with any of the rules.
Membership Information
PrintUndergraduates
Undergraduates
All full-time 艾可直播 College undergraduate students are eligible for Campus Recreation access by completing the Campus Recreation Agreement. Here's how to sign up:
- Log in to the
- Under "Other Services," select "Campus Recreation Membership Agreement"
- Sign the agreement and confirm your acceptance.
Important Notes:
- Immediate Access: The agreement is processed overnight. If you wish to use the facilities on the same day you sign, please show proof of agreement completion at the Control Desk.
- Next Day Access: Your membership will be active the day after you sign the agreement.
- Messina College:听Messina College students have full access to 艾可直播 College's facilities and programs.
Exceptions:
Part-time undergraduates, exchange students, and Woods College undergraduates are not covered by the standard agreement and must purchase a membership. See the "Graduate, Woods College, Exchange, and Part-Time Students" section for details.
Recent Graduates
Spring semester graduates are eligible to purchase daily, monthly, or summer memberships through ONE Summer post-graduation. Check the "Graduate, Woods College, Exchange, and Part-Time Students" section for pricing details.
Note: All recent graduate memberships expire no later than the official start of the Fall semester.
Graduate, Woods College, Exchange, and Part-Time Students
Graduate, Woods College, Exchange, and Part-Time Students Memberships:
| Membership Type | Length of Membership | Rate | Date(s) Available for Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 6/1 - 5/31 | $400.00 | 5/16 - 8/15 |
| Academic Year | 8/25 - 5/31 | $360.00 | 8/16 - 10/15 |
| Academic Semester (Fall) | 8/25 - End of Fall semester | $180.00 | 8/16 - 10/1 |
| Academic Semester (Spring) | 1/2 - 5/31 | $180.00 | 12/16 - 2/15 |
| Summer | 6/1 - 8/24 | $135.00 | 5/16 - 6/15 |
| Monthly | One Month MINUS One Day | $45.00 | Year-round |
| Day Pass | One calendar day | $10.00 | Year-round |
How to Purchase a Membership:
Visit the Member Services desk during operating hours. For additional questions, email听campusrec@bc.edu听or call 617-552-0797.
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Faculty & Staff
How to Purchase a Membership:
Faculty and staff at 艾可直播 College can purchase a membership by presenting a valid 艾可直播 College Eagle-One ID card, which can be obtained from Lyons Hall. To buy a membership, please visit the Member Services desk during operating hours. For any queries, you can email campusrec@bc.edu or call 617-552-0797.
Membership Rules:
All members and guests are required to follow the rules of the facility. Campus Recreation reserves the right to suspend or terminate memberships if rules are not followed.
Available Membership Types and Rates:
| Membership Type | Length of Membership | Rate | Date(s) Available for Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 6/1 - 5/31 | $475.00 | 5/16 - 8/15 |
| Academic Year | 8/26 - 5/31 | $395.00 | 8/16 - 10/15 |
| Academic Semester (Fall) | 8/25 - End of Fall semester | $210.00 | 8/16 - 10/1 |
| Academic Semester (Spring) | 1/2 - 5/31 | $210.00 | 12/16 - 2/15 |
| Summer | 6/1 - 8/24 | $150.00 | 5/16 - 6/15* |
| Monthly | One Month MINUS One Day | $55.00 | Year-round |
| Day Pass | One Calendar Day | $15.00 | Year-round |
*After June 15, monthly purchases are available.
Payroll Deduction Memberships for Faculty and Staff at 艾可直播 College
Eligibility and Enrollment:
- Eligibility: Full-time 艾可直播and staff are traditionally eligible for payroll deduction memberships. This convenient method allows the membership cost to be deducted directly from your salary. To check your eligibility or for more information, please contact Member Services at campusrec@bc.edu or call 617-552-0797.
- Enrollment Requirement: Enrollment must be completed in person at the Member Services desk. All members are required to sign a waiver during the enrollment process.
Deduction Details:
- Nature of Deduction: Payroll deductions are automatically recurring and cannot be adjusted outside the designated opt-out period.
- Initial Payment: Depending on when you enroll, your initial payment may include an additional month's fees, payable upfront via credit card. The payroll deduction then starts the following month or the second subsequent month, based on the date of enrollment:
- Enrolling On/Before the 15th: Pay a prorated amount for the current month upfront. Payroll deductions begin the following month.
- Enrolling After the 16th: Pay for the remainder of the current month and the entire next month upfront. Deductions start in the second subsequent month.
- Opt-Out Period: From April 16th to May 15th at 5 PM each year, members can opt out by filling out a cancellation form. Adjustments or cancellation requests outside this period follow standard policies and may not qualify for payroll deduction cancellation.
Add-On Services:
- During enrollment or the annual opt-out period, members can choose to add locker and/or towel services to their membership, subject to availability.
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2023-2024 Payroll Deduction Schedule for Faculty/Staff & Spouses
| Membership Type | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Membership ONLY:听 | $39.58 |
| Membership + Towel Service: | $45.83 |
| Membership + Half Locker: | $46.66 |
| Membership + Full Locker: | $47.91 |
| Membership + Half Locker + Towel Service: | $52.91 |
| Membership + Full Locker + Towel Service:听 | $54.16 |
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Guest Passes
Guest Pass Rates
Members are allowed up to THREE guests per day, and the guest passes are only eligible on the听date of purchase听(not 24 hours from purchase time).
| Guest of Student | $10 per guest |
|---|---|
| Guest of Faculty/Staff | $15 per guest |
Age Requirements (for guests)
18+ years:听Sponsoring Campus Recreation member MUST be in building at all times with their guest
14 - 17 years:听Sponsoring Campus Recreation member (18+) MUST be in the building at all times with their guest AND have听Protection of Minor (POM) form* filled out听
<14 years: Sponsoring Campus Recreation member MUST be in the same area of building at all times with their guest AND have听Protection of Minor (POM) form*听filled out
*The Protection of Minor form is a University requirement and MUST be filled out and signed by a听parent or legal guardian.听NO EXCEPTIONS.
If your guest is <18 (even if they are a friend/sibling), that person's parent or legal guardian MUST be the one to sign the Protection of Minor form听
Health Insurance Fitness Reimbursement
Health Insurance Fitness Reimbursement Overview
What is Fitness Reimbursement? Fitness reimbursements are payments made by health insurance providers to cover part of the costs for health and fitness services. Eligible expenses often include gym memberships, personal training sessions, and sports classes.
Campus Recreation Eligibility:听艾可直播 College's Campus Recreation is recognized as a qualifying fitness service provider, making members eligible for fitness reimbursement through their health insurance providers, subject to specific terms set by each provider.
Reimbursement Details:
- Amount: The typical maximum reimbursement is up to $150, but the exact amount depends on your health insurance provider.
- Membership Duration: Providers usually require at least four consecutive months of membership for eligibility.
- Provider Discretion: The decision to reimburse and the amount reimbursed are determined solely by your health insurance provider. Not all providers offer fitness reimbursements.
Required Documentation for Reimbursement:
- Receipt(s) of Membership: Obtainable from the Member Services office at Campus Recreation or by emailing campusrec@bc.edu.
- Health Insurance Reimbursement Form: Also available from the same contacts as above.
- Proof of Payment: This includes:
- A front and back copy of a canceled check.
- A credit or debit card statement showing the payment.
- Documents must display the institution name and the cardholder's name.
Submitting Your Reimbursement Claim: For specific health insurance providers such as Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance and United Healthcare:
- Online: Submit a claim through United Healthcare鈥檚 鈥淢y Account鈥� at , uploading the required documents.
- Email: Send your documents to customerservice@uhcsr.com.
Note: Campus Recreation only facilitates membership enrollment and is not involved in the claims process. If you have questions about your submission, it's best to contact your insurance provider directly for assistance.
Finding More Information: Check your health insurance provider鈥檚 website or search using the terms "[health insurance provider name] + fitness reimbursement" for detailed guidelines and information.
Locker & Towel Service
Locker & Towel Service
Day Lockers
Day use lockers are available throughout the Connell Center for use. Please follow directions posted on each locker to operate the locks.
Lockers
All lockers are issued on a first come, first served basis. All lockers must be cleaned out by the expiration dates communicated to members via email, website, and signage around the facility or items will be donated to charity. If you cannot make it in to clean out your locker by the clean out date, contact Member Services in advance at 617-552-0797 to request alternate date to pick up your belongings.
Towel Service
With the purchase of towel service, you will always have a clean, fresh towel waiting for you at the听Equipment Desk. Just pick up one towel at a time and drop it back at the Equipment Desk for laundering when you are done using it.听
A BC ID must be presented to check out听and听return towels at the Equipment Desk.
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| Services | Length of Service | Rate | Date(s) Available for Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Locker (Summer/Fall/Spring) | Summer: 6/1 - 8/14 Fall: 8/25 - 12/14 Spring: 1/1 - 5/14 | $55 | Year-round |
| Full Locker (Academic Year) | 8/25 - 5/14 | $110 | 8/16 - 12/1 |
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| Half Locker (Summer/Fall/Spring) | 听 Summer: 6/1 - 8/14 Fall: 8/25 - 12/14 Spring: 1/1 - 5/14 | $50 | Year-round |
| Half Locker (Academic Year) | 8/25 - 5/14 | $100 | 8/16 - 12/1 |
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| Towel Service (Summer/Fall/Spring) | Summer: 6/1 - 8/24听 Fall: 8/25 - 12/23听 Spring: 1/1 - 5/31 | $40 | Year-round |
| Towel Service (Academic Year) | 8/25 - 5/31 | $80 | 8/16 - 12/1 |
Please note that services are non-refundable and non-transferable.听 Rates will not be prorated if purchased later in the semester.
Retirees
Retirees
- Benefits-eligible retirees may purchase membership(s), so long as they provide:
- A note from the Benefits Office confirming they are benefits-eligible - sent to听Katie Waken, Coordinator of Member Services & Operations at听waken@bc.edu
- A valid 艾可直播 College EagleID card
- One may be obtained from the Office of Student Services
Available Membership Types and Rates:
| Membership Type | Length of Membership | Rate | Date(s) Available for Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 6/1 - 5/31 | $475.00 | 5/16 - 8/15 |
| Academic Year | 8/26 - 5/31 | $395.00 | 8/16 - 10/15 |
| Academic Semester (Fall) | 8/25 - End of Fall semester | $210.00 | 8/16 - 10/1 |
| Academic Semester (Spring) | 1/2 - 5/31 | $210.00 | 12/16 - 2/15 |
| Summer | 6/1 - 8/24 | $150.00 | 5/16 - 6/15* |
| Monthly | One Month MINUS One Day | $55.00 | Year-round |
| Day Pass | One Calendar Day | $15.00 | Year-round |
*After June 15, monthly purchases are available.
Spouses
Spouses
Yes, spouses can purchase a membership by visiting the Office of Student Services to verify their marital status and obtain a "Spouse" ID card. This enables them to access our facilities at the same rates as students or 艾可直播and staff, along with additional services like locker and towel services, though access hours are restricted.
- Membership Pricing
- Spouse of STUDENT (same rates as Students)
- Spouse of FACULTY/STAFF (same rates as Fac/Staff)
- Spouses are eligible for locker service (if available) and towel service
- Spouses also do have restricted hours, so they can听enter听the facility between the hours listed below:
- Sunday: 听9am - 3pm
- Monday - Friday: 听6am - 3pm
- Saturday: 听9am - closing
- Restricted hours do not apply during summer term听
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Member Services located?
Member Services is located inside the Margot Connell Recreation Center. Once you enter, it is the desk area to the left of the front desk.
What are Member Services hours?
The Member Services academic year office hours can be found on this page. Hours are subject to change and are abbreviated during University holidays or breaks.
I have a BC ID, but I am not a member. Can I access the building?
Individuals with a valid BC ID can purchase memberships ranging from day passes to annual memberships, depending on the time of year.
I have an active BC ID, may I bring in guests?
Yes, members are allowed up to three guests per day, and the guest passes are only eligible on the date of purchase (not 24 hours from purchase time). For more information, please see the "Guest Passes" section.
Do you offer community or alumni memberships?
We typically do not offer community or alumni memberships. For more information, please reach out to听Katie Waken, Coordinator of Member Services & Operations.
Guest passes are available with a sponsoring member. For more details, please see the Guest Passes section.
If I've lost or forgotten my ID can I still access the facility?
Everyone entering the Margot Connell Recreation Center must show a valid BC Eagle ID.
Can my child use the facility if I am not here?
Any youth (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the facility. Please see our rules & policies for more information regarding youth access. See the 鈥淕uest Passes鈥� section for any policies related to guest ages.
Can I purchase a membership for the pool only?
No, only full access memberships are available.
Do you supply towels?
Yes, towel service is available to all of our members for a fee. If you purchase towel service, you may check out up to two towels from our Equipment Desk. Once you are done using the towel, it should be dropped back at the Equipment Desk for laundering. If you do not have the service, you may rent a towel for $2 per day.
Are lockers available?
Complimentary day use lockers are available throughout the facility, and locks are available for rent at the Equipment Desk (free of charge) for use in the locker rooms. All complimentary lockers are to be emptied before the facility closes, and rented locks are to be returned to the Equipment Desk, or a fee may be incurred. Paid locker service is available (while supplies last), which allows our members to keep their belongings locked overnight in the locker room(s). Any non-Campus Recreation lock will be cut and contents of the locker will be brought to the lost and found. All locks must be issued via Campus Recreation.
Do I have to stay with my guest in the building?
Yes, you do need to be in the facility with your guest, but depending on their age, the requirements change (see "Guest Passes" section for more info).
Can I have payments taken out of my paycheck?
Faculty and staff can enroll for membership using payroll deduction by bringing your BC ID to Member Services anytime throughout the year. For details on payment, see the 鈥淔aculty & Staff鈥� section.
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