Memberships
All membership are non-refundable.
Patrons must provide the following to access to the SRC:
- An active Polar Express Card, Nanook Recreation Membership card, or photo ID for a Day Membership
- A clean pair of shoes
The SRC will be closed annually for the following holidays
- New Years Day
- Independence Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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All UAF students have access to Nanook Rec facilities & programs. See Student Fee Chart for more information. |
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| Student +1* | +$60 | ||||
| Student family* | +$120 | ||||
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Student summer membership This membership is for students who are not enrolled in summer classes but are currently enrolled in fall semester classes. Must show proof of registration. |
$50 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
+1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify, call the SRC Front Desk to see if you need a form.
What's covered: The recreation fee is a membership to the Student Recreation Center (SRC), Patty Ice, Patty Pool, Outdoor Adventures and Skiland (see the SRC for Skiland season pass receipt; only available for students enrolled in 6 or more credits on campus). The SRC is a comprehensive fitness facility with equipment, courts, track, group fitness, intramurals and a climbing wall. The Patty Ice arena provides recreational ice skating sessions. The Patty Pool provides lap swim sessions. Outdoor Adventures has discounted equipment rentals, trips and an outdoor rock/ice wall. Some extra programs have additional fees associated, consult NanookRec staff for details. Anyone under the age of 18 using these facilities must be accompanied by a legal guardian whose minimum age is 21 unless they are a full-time UAF student.
Student Spouse/Dependents
- Current UAF students may add dependent family members. Dependents cannot qualify for student/staff/faculty membership on their own. If they want a membership, they must purchase their own membership.
- Any family member over the age of 5 is required to have their own Polar Express Card or Nanook Recreation membership card to access the facility.
Children under the age of 5 are admitted at no charge unless they will be using the pool, but only with a parent or legal guardian with them.
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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| Faculty/Staff | $10 | $22 | $66 | $198 | $468 |
| Faculty/Staff +1 | $33 | $99 | $264 | $649 | |
| Faculty/Staff family | $44 | $121 | $308 | $737 | |
| Mornings* (for faculty/staff) |
$154 | $369 | |||
| Mornings +1* (for faculty/staff) |
$220 | $495 | |||
| Mornings family* (for faculty/staff) |
$264 | $550 |
*Mornings membership gives access to benefits until 1 p.m. daily.
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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| Senior (65+) | $12 | $33 | $66 | $198 | $468 |
| Senior +1 | $44 | $99 | $264 | $649 | |
| Senior family | $55 | $121 | $308 | $737 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
Minors are not allowed into the UAF SRC unless the minor has fulfilled one of these:
1) The parent or legal guardian stays with the minor
2) Parent/Guardian Request to Allow Unaccompanied Minor(s) form
- Only possible for minors 15-17 years old
- Can only be signed by the parent or legal guardian
3) Approved Guardian(s) Accompanying a Minor in the UAF Nanook Recreation Facilities Authorization Consent form
- Examples include but are not limited to siblings and grandparents
- Can only be signed by the parent or legal guardian
4) The minor is part of a group that has completed the Facilities/Premises Use Agreement, has insurance covering a variety of things with UA named as additionally insured, the adults have been background checked, the adults have signed the UAF Protection of Minors Code of Conduct, and have preapproval from Nanook Recreation professional staff. See the Group Reservation packet.
5) The minor is a full-time UAF student
| Day | |
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| Minor 4 & under | Free |
| Minor 5-10 | $5 |
| Minor 11-17 | $12 |
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| Alumni (UAF Alumni Association member) |
$12 | $33 | $77 | $242 | $649 |
| Alumni +1 | $44 | $110 | $330 | $737 | |
| Alumni family | $55 | $138 | $402 | $814 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
To purchase your renew your UAFAA membership in order to qualify for the Nanook Recreation discounted membership prices, visit their website at www.uaf.edu/alumni.
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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| Public | $12 | $47 | $158 | $462 | $1,155 |
| Public +1 | $72 | $220 | $682 | $1,650 | |
| Public family | $88 | $264 | $765 | $1,870 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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| Patty pool & shower | $7 | $39 | $110 | $248 | |
| Patty pool & shower +1 | $61 | $165 | $374 | ||
| Patty pool & shower family | $77 | $209 | $462 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
| Day | Week | Month | Semester | Year | |
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| West Ridge Fitness Center | $7 | $39 | $110 | $248 | |
| West Ridge Fitness Center +1 | $61 | $165 | $374 | ||
| West Ridge Fitness Center family | $77 | $209 | $462 |
- +1 = a financially interdependent partner (typically a spouse) or a legal dependent.
- Family = a financially interdependent partner and all legal dependents.
All +1 and family memberships have additional documentation needed to qualify.
Annual/Year memberships extend one year subsequent to the date purchased or renewal date.
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Fall 2026 |
August 24 - December 31, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | January 1 - May 3, 2026 |
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Summer 2026
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May 4 - August 25, 2026 |
Semester length memberships will recieve a price proration at approximately the halfway point in the semester and end two weeks before the end of the current semester. While the exact dates will vary prorations will begin around these timeframes.
- Fall Semester - Middle of October
- Spring Semester - Beginning of March
- Summer Semester - Beginning of July
- Courts, indoor track, free weight & cardio equipment
- Free ice skating -
- Free swimming - swim hours
- Free SkiLand season pass for students (see details in Student membership section)
- Many free live &/or streaming fitness classes
- Discounts on outdoor equipment rentals
- Play Intramurals! Basketball, volleyball, hockey, etc.
- Take the Climbing Wall Safety Orientation Class