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The Ray at Depaul

As a member of DePaul University Campus Recreation, you have exclusive use of the facility and access to our programs and services. Your membership is your ticket to the many ways Campus Recreation can help you maintain a balanced lifestyle and find community.

At Membership Services, we'll assist you with your recreation needs, including membership options, locker rental, program registration, and information about all facilities, schedules, programs, and services provided by Campus Recreation.

​Visit the Membership Services desk located at the front entrance of The Ray for assistance anytime during your visit. You may also contact us at campusrecreation@depaul.edu. 


Attention DePaul students, faculty, and staff! Accessing The Ray is easy. You can purchase a membership or opt for an $8 single-entry self-sponsor pass. Full-time undergraduates enjoy unlimited access during their enrolled quarter through tuition. For DePaul Graduates, Law, and Part-time students, a membership purchase is required. 

Exciting news for the community, alumni, recent alumni (within one year of graduation), and visiting students - you can purchase a community membership! Check out the membership options below for more details. 

We look forward to seeing you at The Ray! 

Memberships must be purchased in person during Membership Services Hours; a photo ID for each member is required at the time of purchase. If you have questions, email us.  

Regular Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Community Memberships

If you're not associated with the University, you're eligible for our community rate. Please note that a non-refundable initiation fee is required upon joining. Community memberships grant access to the facility during all hours.

  Monthly EFT Annual Initiation Fee
Community $93 $1,116 $150
Spouse or SDA $65 $780 $100
Dependent (age 16-22) $65 $780 $100
Child under age 16 Free (limited access)    
*Membership rates are subject to change. 
**Initiation fees are in place to allow non-University personnel access to the facility and are non-refundable.
 

Blue Memberships

For those interested in limited access, our Blue Memberships offer reduced rates with specific access hours. Please note that a non-refundable initiation fee is required upon joining. Additionally, if you choose to upgrade your membership to a Community membership, your initiation fee will be the difference between Blue and Community.
 
  • Blue Member Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm; 9 pm - 11 pm (8 pm - 10 pm during DePaul summer and winter breaks)
    • Friday - Sunday: Unrestricted Access
Non-member rates apply for registrations and services outside of Blue access hours. So, make sure to register for specialty programs and fitness services during Blue membership access hours to receive the member rate.
 
  Monthly EFT Annual Initiation Fee
Blue $74 $888 $50
Spouse or SDA $54 $648 $25
Dependent (age 16-22) $54 $648 $25
Child under age 16 Free (limited access)    
*Membership rates are subject to change. 
*Initiation fees are in place to allow non-University personnel access to the facility and are non-refundable.

Monthly Membership Policies

Spouse or Unrelated Second Domiciled Adult (SDA)

Children and/or Dependents of Members

Annual Memberships

Faculty/Staff Memberships

New to The Ray? Experience a Ray Membership with a free one-week trial to try us out and discover what The Ray can offer you! 

The Faculty/Staff membership is available to current DePaul University employees, university retirees, sub-contracted employees (minimum of 20 hours per week), Vincentians, Daughters of Charity, and Friends of DePaul working on campus. 

  • Verification documentation is required. 
  • Part-time or adjunct employees may purchase a quarterly membership only for the quarter/semester they are teaching. 
  Quarterly Annual Single Entry Payroll Deduction
DePaul Faculty/Staff $115 $396 $8 $15.20/paycheck
Spouse or SDA $115 $396 N/A $15.20/paycheck
Dependent (age 16-22) $115 $396 N/A $15.20/paycheck
*Membership rates are subject to change. 
 
Fall Quarter Access Dates: August 21, 2023 - January 12, 2024
 
Alumni & Recent Alumni Memberships
 
  • The alumni rate is available to DePaul University graduates.
  • Proof of graduation (DePaul University alumni card, diploma, or transcripts) is required at time of joining.
  • Recent graduates receive the recent alumni rate for the first year if they join within 12 months of their graduation date; proof of graduation must have date of conferral.
  • Alumni may self-sponsor for $16 a visit. Proof of graduation and photo ID are required. 
 
  Monthly EFT Annual Rate Single Entry
Alumni $50 $600 $16
Spouse or SDA $50 $600 N/A
Dependent (age 16-22) $50 $600 N/A
Recent Alumni $36 $432 $16
*Membership rates are subject to change. 

Full-Time Undergraduate Memberships

  • Memberships are included in the tutition package for each quarter enrolled.  
  • A student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate hours to be considered full-time; in the summer, 8 undergraduate hours (over all sessions) are considered to be full-time.

Graduate & Part-Time Memberships

  • Students have the option to purchase a membership each quarter enrolled.  
  • Students not enrolled for the current quarter may purchase a membership at the Grad/PT Student Membership rate with proof of enrollment for the previous or upcoming quarter.

Law Memberships

  • Students have the option to purchase a membership each semester enrolled. 
  • Please note that law students purchase two semester memberships while graduate/part-time students purchase three quarter memberships.  

Spouse or Second Domiciled Adult (SDA) Memberships

  • Spouses or unrelated SDAs of students may purchase a membership at a matching rate (i.e., the spouse/SDA of a student member would pay $90 for a quarterly pass).
  • To establish eligibility an affidavit of eligibility must be completed and verifying documentation presented (i.e. marriage license, civil union certificate must be shown, or two recent documents showing a current shared address).
 
 
  Quarterly Summer Single Entry
Graduate Student $90 $45 $8
Part-Time Student $90 $45 $8
Student's Spouse or SDA (quarterly) $90 $45 N/A
Law Student (semester) $135 $45 $8
Law Student's Spouse or SDA (semester) $135 $45 N/A

*Membership rates are subject to change. 

Fall Quarter/Semester Access Dates: August 21, 2023 - January 12, 2024

 

Not a DePaul student but enrolled at another college or university? Join us at The Ray.

Visiting Student Memberships

  • To qualify for a visiting student membership, visiting students must present a valid student ID from their college or university and proof of enrollment for that semester.
  • During summer months, students may show previous spring enrollment or upcoming fall enrollment. 

Rosalind Franklin University Memberships

  • Currently, enrolled Rosalind Franklin students may purchase a membership at the DePaul student rate.
  • A letter of eligibility, provided by Rosalind Franklin, and a photo ID are required at the time of joining.

DePaul Harold Washington Academy Students (DHWA)

  • Currently, enrolled DHWA students have access to The Ray and Loop Fitness Center included with their tuition package.
  • Students must present a valid student ID and proof of enrollment for that quarter.
  • Students may not participate in Intramurals or Club Sports but are eligible for other programs and pay student rates for any fee-based programs/services. 
        
Visiting Student (semester) $185
Rosalind Franklin University (quarter) $90
DePaul Harold Washington Academy (quarter) Free

*Membership rates are subject to change. 

Fall Quarter/Semester Access Dates: August 21, 2023 - January 12, 2024

If you would like to cancel your membership, please complete the cancellation request form.

  • Cancellations made within the first six months of the join date are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
  • A $50 reactivation fee will be charged in place of the initiation fee if a member decides to reactivate their membership.  

If you would like to put your account on hold, please complete the on hold request form. 

  • To put your account on hold for 6 weeks or less, there will be a $25 hold fee.
  • To put your account on hold for more than 6 weeks, there will be a $50 hold fee.  

Cancellation and On Hold forms received 1st - 15th of the month, memberships will terminate or be placed on hold at the end of that month and automatic payments will stop with that month's payment. Cancellations and On Hold forms received 16th - end of month, memberships will terminate or be placed on hold at the end of the following month and automatic payments will stop after the following month's payment. See Membership Policies for full cancellation information.

  • Children 15 years and younger: 
    • Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times while in the facility.
    • While DePaul is in academic session, children's access is limited to Monday - Thursday, 9 am - Noon and Friday/Saturday/Sunday, all open hours. 
    • During DePaul academic breaks (summer months and spring / winter breaks), children accompanied by adult members are allowed the same access as their adult guardians. 
    • (For instance, during academic breaks, children of Blue Members may access the facility during Blue Member hours).
    • See Children's Policies for further information about children 15 years and younger. 

New in 2023, The Ray offers free, two-hour, parking validation to users of the facility.  This initiative will take advantage of both the Clifton and Sheffield garages. Please note the hours for each garage below. 

Check-in with the front desk to validate your ticket!

Anyone who stays longer than two hours will be responsible for paying the full amount for parking. 

Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 5 pm

The Sheffield garage (2331 N. Sheffield)

(has limited availability)

Monday – Thursday: 5 pm – 11 pm

Friday: 6 am – 10 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 8 am – 10 pm

 

Interested in giving the gift of wellness? Gift cards can be purchased in any denomination and be used for membership, classes, personal training, nutritional counseling, and pro-shop items! All gift cards are non-refundable. For more information contact Membership Services at campusrecreation@depaul.edu.

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