An active membership or valid guest pass with a current adult member is required for access to all UChicago indoor athletic facilities. Activity spaces within the athletic facilities are available for recreational use during regular operating hours unless being used by scheduled departmental programs. For up-to-date schedules and closures please visit our online Open Recreation Schedules.
Eligibility & Pricing
Memberships for registered UChicago students who pay the requisite Student Services Fee will be activated automatically at the beginning of each academic quarter. This includes both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University. All other individuals must purchase membership through the Membership & Fitness Portal. For a full list of eligibility types and corresponding prices, please see our Pricing Matrix*.
*Please note, HCFH = Henry Crown Field House and RAC = Ratner Athletics Center.
Registration & Renewal
Memberships are no longer sold at the Ratner Center and must be purchased online through the Membership & Fitness Portal. Current UChicago personnel with an active CNetID, can go directly to the portal, login with their credentials, and follow these detailed instructions. All other individuals should complete a Membership Interest Form. After submission, patrons will be contacted via email and provided with credentials and purchasing instructions for the portal.
Any individual interested in renewing their membership can do so online, given that access to the portal has already been established. If you have not yet been issued credentials and do not have an active CNetID, please fill out the Membership Interest Form to renew.
Guest Passes
Guest passes are now available for purchase online through the membership portal. Individuals must be at least 18 and have an active membership to purchase a guest pass. Please review the policies below before purchasing a guest pass.
- Guests must be accompanied by their host (purchaser) into the facility
- Members may host no more than four guests per visit
- Guests must show proof of age and sign a liability waiver upon entry
- Guests under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign their waiver prior to entry
We are still accepting paper guest passes, but we encourage members to convert these to electronic passes, as soon as possible. To do so, please place your paper guest passes in an envelope, write your name on the front, and drop off the envelope at Ratner front desk. Non-student members who have purchased an annual membership are eligible for three complimentary guest passes. To redeem your complimentary passes, please email Jacquie Vinje (vinje@uchicago.edu).
Other Services
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker rooms and day use lockers are available at both the Ratner Athletics Center and Henry Crown Field House. Members must provide their own lock when utilizing a day use locker and locks/items must be removed from day use lockers prior to closing.
LOCKER SERVICE: Members interested in purchasing a permanent locker should contact Jacquie Vinje (vinje@uchicago.edu). Pricing is below.
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LOCKER SERVICE - Student Pricing
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Ratner 3-Month: $70
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HCFH 3-Month: $60
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Ratner Annual: $150
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HCFH Annual: $115
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LOCKER SERVICE - Non-Student Pricing
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Ratner 3-Month: $80
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HCFH 3-Month: $70
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Ratner Annual: $170
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HCFH Annual: $150
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EQUIPMENT RENTALS: The following equipment can be checked-out with your UCID or Athletic Facilities Pass, but is subject to availability.
Ratner Athletic Center: Men’s & Women’s Basketballs
Henry Crown Field House: Men’s & Women’s Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Volleyballs, Racquetball & Squash Equipment
Child Policies
All children must have an active membership to enter the facilities. If your child is eligible for a complimentary membership, he/she must be registered and renewed upon expiration. To register a child please fill out the Membership Interest Form. Please review the policies below prior to establishing membership for your child.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a current adult member into and throughout the athletic facilities.
- Children under the age of 18 will not be issued an Athletic Facilities Pass and must check-in with their name, along with a current adult member, to access the facilities.
- Children must be at least 13 years old to use the fitness center equipment, including free weights, selectorized machines, and cardio equipment.
- Children under the age of 13 are limited to Family Swim hours only. Children 13 and over must use the pool for aquatic exercise if attending open swim hours.
- Adult members may not bring in more than five children into the facilities at one time and are limited to three if using the pool.
- Families are encouraged to use our family locker rooms in lieu of bringing children into the general locker rooms. Children ages 6 and over are not permitted in the opposite sex locker room.
