Brown University Recreation

Brown & RISD Memberships 
 
Welcome to Brown Recreation! Membership to Brown Recreation includes access to all Recreation Facilities and will grant access to the following activities: Nelson Fitness Loft, Recreation Swim, the Indoor Track, and Indoor Basketball Courts. Additional programs and activities such as Group Fitness, Tennis Court rentals, Personal Training, etc. require a membership and have separate fees. Membership pricing is based on Membership Status and your relationship to the University.  All membership durations except the Annual duration are pro-rated. 
 

Member Status	Monthly (Calendar Month)	Fall (Sept. 1 - Jan. 31)	Spring (Jan. 1 - May 31)	Summer  (June 1 - Aug. 31)	Annual  (from date of purchase)
New Brown Employee	Complimentary 1-week membership with Group Fitness
Brown Emeritus & Retired 25	Complimentary annual membership with Group Fitness
Brown Alumni	$61	$254	$254	$154	$486
Faculty/Staff Sponsored ID & Affiliate (View FAQ) Family Members	$38	$154	$154	$93	$295

New Brown Employees: New full-time, Brown employees are eligible for a complimentary, week-long membership with access to all recreation facilities and group fitness classes. This promotion is only available during the first thirty days of your start date at Brown. To redeem, please email recreation_membership@brown.edu with a copy of your HR letter. Please be aware that responses may take between 24 - 48 hours. Queries sent over the weekend will be answered during the following business week. 

Brown Alumni & Family Members: To update your account status, please email recreation_membership@brown.edu. Alumni must include their graduation year and degree program for verification. Family member requests must include the name and ID number of the current Brown or RISD student or faculty/staff member. Please be aware that responses may take between 24 - 48 hours. Queries sent over the weekend will be answered during the following business week. 
Group Fitness
Recreation membership holders are eligible to purchase membership to our Group Fitness Classes. The Group Fitness calendar can be viewed on our website here. Class registration can be completed through our website: bfit.brownrec.com. Classes will be available for registration 7 days in advance of the scheduled class time (Ex. Registration for a Wednesday 9am class opens on Wednesday at 9am of the previous week). Download the Brown Recreation App to view our course schedule and register for classes all in one place!  Group Fitness Pricing and Durations are as follows: 
 

Member Status	Drop-in Rate	Fall	Spring	Summer	Annual  (from date of purchase)
Group Fitness	$10	$144	$144	$105	$197

RISD Online Accounts: To access your online account for the first time, please follow the instructions below: 

• Visit our website: bfit.brownrec.com
• Select "Sign In"
• Input your RISD email address and select "Next"
• Select "Trouble Signing In"
• Select "Reset Password"

Once this is completed, you will be sent an emailed link to reset your password. 

Valid ID information (Facility Access)

• All recreational members must hold a valid ID. 
• Brown and RISD Faculty / Staff must use their University ID cards to check in at all recreation facilities. Please contact your respective University Card Office to replace damaged or lost ID cards. 
• Recreation ID Cards ($15): Recreation ID cards are to be used by Family members & Brown Alumni. Purchases and ID printing are done at the Nelson Fitness Center. Reprints are charged accordingly. 
• For further information, please call the Information Desk at Nelson Fitness Center at (401) 863 5100.

Membership Terms & Details 

• Brown/RISD Family Members: Must be 17 years of age or older and related to a current Brown/RISD student, faculty or staff member.
• Brown Alumni: Graduates of Brown University