Memberships
Our memberships align with the University Academic Calendar and can be purchased at any time. Each membership option below will have a link to take you directly to your desired membership type. Membership fees are prorated throughout the term.
Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships: Memberships will be available for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year
(August 11, 2025 - August 9, 2026)
*Available for purchase starting July 27, 2025
Semester Memberships
Fall: August 11, 2025 - December 23, 2025
*Available for purchase starting July 27, 2025
Spring: January 2, 2026 - May 10, 2026
*Available for purchase starting December 5, 2025
Summer Memberships
May 11, 2026 - August 9, 2026
*Available for purchase starting April 27, 2026
If you have any questions, please contact sacrmsrv@mailbox.sc.edu.
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Full-time (FTE) faculty/staff members and adult spouses or qualified plus one. |
University retiress who did not claim USC credentials upon retiring and adult spouses or qualified plus one. |
University affiliates and retirees claiming USC credentials and adult spouses or qualified plus one. |
Current memebers of the USC Alumni Association. |
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Membership Fee Payroll Deduction Early Bird Yearly - $270 Early Bird Payroll Deduction 9-month: $15 per pay period |
Membership Fee Payroll Deduction Early Bird Yearly - $270 Early Bird Payroll Deduction 9-month: $15 per pay period |
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Membership Fee Early Bird Yearly - $300
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Student Memberships (FA/SP)
If you are fee paying student enrolled in USC - Columbia during the current semester, you will have access to our facilities during all operational hours. You must have a physical CarolinaCard to access our facilities.
If you do not have a CarolinaCard (or you have issues with your current card), please contact the CarolinaCard Office.
Early Bird Memberships
Early Bird Memberships offer a flexible and cost-effective option for members who prefer to use our facilities during specific hours. Here's what you get with an Early Bird Membership:
STWFC:
Mon. - Thu.: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. - Sun.: Full access during all operational hours.
University Holidays/Breaks/Summer: Full access during all operational hours.
Blatt PEC:
Full Access: Available during all operational hours.
Free Membership Trial
We offer a 14-Day free trial membership to all USC Columbia campus faculty, staff, and affiliates. This trial is only available if you have not been a member before. The trial membership provides access to the Blatt PE Center and the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center during all operational hours.
Group Memberships
If your department or group is interested in purchasing or offering memberships for
a group of participants/staff, please fill out the inquiry form below. We will get
back to you within 1 to 2 business days. If you have any questions, please email sacrmsrv@mailbox.sc.edu.
Group Membership Inquiry Form
Membership Policies and Conditions
- Memberships to the STWFC are non-transferable, non-refundable and membership fees are subject to change.
- Campus Recreation members MUST use their own physical CarolinaCard to access our facilities.
- If you do not have a CarolinaCard (or you have issues with your current card), please contact the CarolinaCard Office.
Guest Passes & Policy
Guest Passes are available to purchase for $10 at the Wellness and Fitness Center Welcome Desk (credit/debit card only). Visit our Guest Passes & Policy page for more information