Beckerman Recreation Center Membership

  • Student Memberships Ӱԭ Academic Year
    • During the Academic Year, the Beckerman Recreation Center membership fee for all current full-time and part-time University of New Haven students is included in their student fees.
    • A Beckerman Recreation Center Membership includes full access to our facility during operating hours, GroupX Classes, Intramural pop-ups and leagues, and special events.
    • To activate a new student membership, please follow the instructions provided on your Road Map or below in the Membership Portal section.
    • Add-Ons Available:
      • Up to 5 Dependent Members, more details under ӰԭAffiliated University MembershipsӰԭ below.
      • Locker Rentals for $10 per month (COMING SOON!)
    Student Memberships Ӱԭ Summer Intersession

    University of New Haven students wishing to access the facility during the Summer Intersession between the spring semester and the fall semester are eligible to purchase a Student Summer Membership to the Beckerman Recreation Center.

    • Students who are enrolled in summer courses and/or for the upcoming fall semester are eligible to purchase a Summer Student Membership.
    • Proof of enrollment in summer courses and/or for the upcoming fall semester will be required at the time of Membership purchase.
    • Students who graduated in the most recent Spring Commencement are eligible to purchase a Summer Student Membership.
    • Proof of graduation will be required at the time of Membership purchase.
    • Payment is required in full, at the time of activation, with a debit or credit card (excluding American Express).
    Summer Session 1 Summer Session 2 Full Summer Day Pass
    Date Range May 13 - June 25 June 26 - August 21 May 13 - August 21 Only valid on the date of purchase; multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
    Fee $30 $30 $50 $7/day

    *Prices subject to change.

  • All current University of New Haven Faculty and Staff are eligible to purchase a Faculty/Staff Membership to the Beckerman Recreation Center.

    In order to be eligible to purchase the following memberships, you must be a current employee at the University of New Haven. Our Membership Team will create your membership profile and email you when you may come to activate your membership at the Beckerman Recreation Center Welcome Desk.

    Please note: Sodexo, Centers LLC, part-time, adjunct, and any other non-University of New Haven employees are not eligible to enroll in payroll deductions. All non-University of New Haven full-time employees may only choose to enroll in a Monthly Repetitive, 4-Month Upfront, or Annual Upfront membership.


    Payroll Deduction
    • A Payroll Deduction Membership is a monthly, repetitive membership for current, full-time University of New Haven employees. Proof of employment may be required at the time of activation.
    • $12 per month paid directly from MemberӰԭs paycheck through the Payroll Office.
    • Payroll deduction for monthly fees will remain active until cancelled through the Membership Cancellation Form (see ӰԭMembership & Locker Rental CancellationӰԭ below).
    Monthly Repetitive
    • A Monthly Repetitive Membership is a monthly, repetitive membership for current University of New Haven employees. Proof of employment may be required at the time of activation.
    • $12 per month paid directly from the MemberӰԭs credit card saved to their RecAuto profile.
    • Repetitive charges for my monthly fees will remain active until cancelled through the Membership Cancellation Form (see ӰԭMembership & Locker Rental CancellationӰԭ below).
    4-Month Upfront
    • A 4-Month Upfront is a paid in full membership for current University of New Haven employees. Proof of employment may be required at the time of activation.
    • One-time cost of $50. This membership requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a check or card (debit or credit, excluding American Express).
    • Membership expires 4 months from the date of purchase.
    • Upfront memberships are not eligible for cancellation (see ӰԭMembership & Locker Rental CancellationӰԭ below).
    Annual Upfront
    • An Annual Upfront is a paid in full membership for current University of New Haven employees. Proof of employment may be required at the time of activation.
    • One-time cost of $144. This membership requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a check or card (debit or credit, excluding American Express).
    • Membership expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
      • Upfront memberships are not eligible for cancellation (see ӰԭMembership & Locker Rental CancellationӰԭ below).
    Day Passes

    Single day pass for current University of New Haven Faculty and Staff without a Beckerman Recreation Center membership.

    • Must have proof of employment such as University F/S ID, email, pay stub, etc.
    • $7 per Day Pass Ӱԭ only valid on the date of purchase. This requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a check or card (debit or credit, excluding American Express).
    • Multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
    Add-Ons Available

    Add-Ons Available with all repetitive Faculty/Staff Memberships:

    • Up to 5 Dependent Members, more details under ӰԭAffiliated University MembershipsӰԭ below.
    • Locker Rentals for $10 per month (COMING SOON!)
    4-Month Upfront Annual Upfront Payroll Deduction Monthly Repetitive Day Pass
    Date Range Expires 4 calendar months from date of Membership Purchase Expires 12 calendar months from date of Membership Purchase Ongoing; member must submit written notice of cancellation Ongoing; member must submit written notice of cancellation Only valid on the date of purchase; multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
    Fee $50 $144 $12/month $12/month $7/day

    *Prices subject to change.

  • University of New Haven Alumni & Dependent Memberships

    These memberships are temporarily unavailable. If you would like to inquire about this type of membership or your other options to access the gym, please address questions to ChargerREC@newhaven.edu.

    Guest Passes

    Active Beckerman Recreation Center Members can purchase a single day pass for anyone over the age of 16. The Active Member will sponsor the Guest.

    • $10 per Guest Pass Ӱԭ only valid on the date of purchase. This requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a check or card (debit or credit, excluding American Express).
      • Cash is not accepted at this facility.
      • Multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
    • Members can sponsor up to two guests per day.
    • Age Restrictions:
      • Individuals 15 years of age and younger are not permitted to be sponsored as Guests.
      • Individuals 16 years of age and younger are not permitted in the Fitness Center (including upper-level cardio area, lower-level weight room, and functional training room.)
      • Individuals 17 years of age and younger cannot sign their own ӰԭAssumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability AgreementӰԭ, a waiver must be signed by a legal guardian.
    • Guests must show a Government Issued ID or photo identification at the time of activation. Identification must have legal name, photo, and date of birth.
    • Sponsor Members must be present at the time of activation.
    • Guests must always remain with their Sponsor while in the facility.
    • Guests will be connected to the main Faculty/Staff Membership with the Sponsor taking responsibility for the dependent.
    • Any membership may be cancelled within seven (7) days from the activation date with a full refund. Beyond the 7 day cancellation policy, please see membership-specific cancellation policies below.
    • Members must provide written proof of cancellation by submitting a
    • A confirmation email will be sent to the provided email address within five (5) business days of submitting the cancellation form, notifying the Member of their official cancellation date.
    • Any charges posted on the account during the cancellation process will be the responsibility of the Member.
      • Members are responsible for any current balances at time of cancellation.
      • Any exceptions to the cancellation policy must be authorized by the Director of Campus Recreation.
      • The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right to make a judgment decision on any cancellation and/or refund scenarios not addressed in this policy.
      • Refunds will not be given for lack of use.
      • Membership refunds will not be given for Holiday/event closings, facility/ emergency closures, etc.
      • Memberships that are three (3) months overdue will be terminated. All charges and balances will be the responsibility of the member.
      • Any guest who violates any policy or procedure and has to be removed from the facility will not be given a refund.
    • The cancellation process is dependent on membership and payment type. See specifics below.
      • For Faculty/Staff Payroll Deduction Cancellations, upon receiving the cancellation form, Member will be assigned an official cancellation date and an official cancellation form will be sent to the Business Office to end payroll deduction. The exact end date of payroll deduction will be determined by the business office.
      • Faculty and staff ending their affiliation with the University of New Haven must cancel their membership upon leaving the University; otherwise they will be responsible for any charges on the account.
      • Members who purchase an Annual Upfront Membership are not eligible for early cancellation or refund.
      • Any faculty staff member that is no longer employed by the University will be provided a refund for the prorated portions of their unused membership.
      • Guest and Day Passes will be provided refunds only during emergency/unanticipated closures.

  • The link below allows current Beckerman Recreation Center Members to pay fees, sign agreements and waivers, register for programs, reserve courts, and more! Please visit our ChargerREC portal for announcements and upcoming programs.

    Please note: members must use the email address that is linked to their active account. For students, faculty, and staff, this must be their University of New Haven email address.

    To obtain a username and password or to reset your password, please email ChargerREC@newhaven.edu.

    Activating Student Memberships - Academic Year
    How to register (18 years of age or older)
    1. Follow the Member Portal link above
    2. Click "Forgot Password?"
    3. Fill in your first and last name followed by your University of New Haven email address.
    4. You will receive a verification code to use to access your account.
    5. Review and sign the Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability Agreement.
    6. Please also fill out the emergency contact section to continue to activate your account.
    7. You will finalize your account on your first visit to the facility where we will take your profile picture.
    How to register (Under 18 years of age)

    If you will be under 18 years of age when you come to campus, please follow the instructions below to access your account.

    1. Share with your parent/guardian for them to sign your Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability Agreement.
    2. Once the agreement is signed, you (the student) should visit the Beckerman Recreation Center during hours of operation and ask the staff what your next steps are to activate your membership and take your profile picture.